janis joplin

Woodley says taking on Janis Joplin is both thrilling and daunting—especially the singing, which she describes as "very scary." She's collaborating with Linda Perry to produce 'Janis Joplin: Get It While You Can,' a raw look at the singer's life.

Here is a list of global musicians who left us too soon. This series looks at some of the most iconic musicians, men and women, who met tragic ends.