7. Janis Joplin — Highland Gardens Hotel, LA, California

Janis Joplin was an American singer/songwriter who had an incredibly unique voice.

She broke down many barriers with her style and attitude, and is also credited for bringing tattoos into the mainstream.

In October of 1970 at 7047 Franklin Avenue, Hollywood - previously the Landmark Motor Hotel (now called the Highland Gardens Hotel) she overdosed on heroin.

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It is thought that her heroin was stronger then normal as other users overdosed that week.

Her death sent shockwaves around the world as Jimi Hendrix only died a few weeks prior.

The hotel is still home to up-and-coming actors attracted by its central location just off the Sunset Strip