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TIL Janis Joplins will included the stipulation she wanted $2,500 of her estate set aside for a post-funeral party about 200 special guests were invited with invitations that read "Drinks are on Pearl" in reference to her nickname.. the party took place at the Lion's Share in San Anselmo California

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