Joplin¹, Janis (1943-70), American singer. She died from a heroin overdose just before her most successful album, Pearl, and her number-one single 'Me and Bobby McGee' were released.

Joplin², Scott (1868-1917), American pianist and composer. He was the first of the creators of ragtime to write down his compositions. Notable compositions: 'Maple Leaf Rag' (1899), 'The Entertainer' (1902), and 'Gladiolus Rag' (1907).