The Final Night of Janis Joplin and Where She Died

We are back in Hollywood, California to retrace the final day of music icon, Janis Joplin. Joplin was in Los Angeles recording her album Pearl at the legendary Sunset Sound on October 3, 1970. Following a recording session, Janis joined some of her bandmates at Barney's Beanery before returning to the Landmark Hotel (now called Highland Gardens) in room 105. She injected herself with what would be a life ending dose of heroin and was found dead in her room at the age of 27. Join us today as we talk about the final day and the death of the legendary Janis Joplin from the location where it happened.

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[MrIslandman]

Thanks for this video. I saw her Dec 5, 1969 in Atlanta at the Old Piedmont Park Auditorium for Ga Tech. Between songs while she was talking to the band, I stood up and hollered, "Janis, we love you", the entire place got real quiet and she came back to the microphone and in that low gruff voice said, "Bullshiiit!" The place went crazy and her and the band went into their next song. I sat down while my 18 year old heart was about to leave my chest. What a great night, I spoke to Janis and she spoke back, to me. I still remember the exact moment I learned of her death so many years ago. Lot's of good stuff there! Look forward to more of your content!

[richardmorris]

Its cool the new management allows visitors & embraces tourists. What a cool looking place. I'm old enough to remember her, a classic voice & style & she's gotten her props as she should.

[dougslaback]

She was a true LEGEND and pure voice. I remember that day. Still have her vinyls and listen to her often

[ginnykilpatrick]

Great tour, thanks for sharing with us. I’ve read about the details of her last day and passing, but have never before seen images of the places other than one photo of the outside of the hotel. Great work!

[jimfesta]

My dad had a small Italian restaurant on Santa Monica Blvd in the early 1970s. My brother and I used to deliver Pizzas to the Landmark. Lots of parties, and music as I remember. Good tips too.

[andlikeit]

I know those locations very well, in '78 I lived in the Orchid Apt building on Orchid & Franklin in Hollywood. That hotel was just a half block up the street from me, it was still called The Landmark back then. Eventually I moved to West Hollywood, where Barney's Beanery became my favorite watering hole in the early 80's. Rock stars were still going there, I met Eric Burton and David Lee Roth there. What a great bar that was. In the late 80's my band recorded at Sunset Sound, I think it's still in operation. Super nice recording studio with tons of history. I've played just about every LA club there was to play. Amazing times, but LA isn't at all what it used to be. But what a place it was..

[kellyshomemadekitchen]

Thanks for all the effort you put into this video.

[rhondaturner]

I remember that day like it was yesterday her song cry baby live brings out her awesome voice
R.I.P. Janice you are loved and missed

[peterlloyd]

Thank you for this video. As a kid, when Janis died in a hotel, I had in mind a 5 story hotel like you’d see in NYC. Glad the current owners are allowing fans to acknowledge their feelings. Cheers

[CarlTMontano]

I was 13 when Janis died thank you for sharing this is the first video I see of Janis

[nancywood]

Such a terrible loss she was a fantastic blues Singer had a big future ahead of her and blew it all with drugs. Sad sad

[dorindaever]

Barneys was a go to spot for me as well. I never have n never will be addicted to anything except 1 thing. My book explains what my weakness is...Im 55. ❤🎉 RIP Janis beautiful vocals 🙏

[cbmccarty]

Years after that tragedy I was staying for a while at a hotel/apartment in Hollywood. The late night desk clerk had worked at the Landmark hotel and was the last person to see and talk to Janis before she went to her room and OD'd. I have musician friends who knew her and she was not only wildly talented but they tell me she was really kind and a down to earth good person, too.

[rogermanningjr]

At 2:22 the park and the building you see across the street was a vacant lot in 1966 and that is where Bobby Fuller was found dead on July 18 1966

[kenp]

I was 16 when I saw Janis Joplin and the Big Brothers & the Holding Company in Houston, Texas. Her Mon and Dad were also in the audience. Will never forget ! 🙏

[jwwj]

Thanks for all the info on Janis last days & her passing back in 1970. I saw her in concert back in 1969 (the year I graduated high school) at the Swing Auditorium in San Bernardino. MC5 opened for her that night, I remember it being very loud & wild.

[memirandawong]

RIP Janis. Even at age 69 I was not aware of 90% of the information presented here. Thank you!

[Rosco]

I think Freyzel productions handles celebrity deaths with a great deal of decorum and respect, but they are educational as well. I had just turned 11 when Janis died, but I really had no perpective of her death until I viewed this video. The so-called " 27 Club" has taken so many, so young.

[lisablake]

It's so sad to see all these good people pass due to drugs 😔 thanks jeff for going where I wouldn't be able to.

[foxmulder]

Back to back tragedies, Jimi and Janis, only a couple of weeks apart. Shortly after her death John Lennon recieved a cassette in the mail from Janis of her singing ' Happy Trails ' to mark his 30th birthday.