Question

With a voice sometimes described as coarse sandpaper, who became the most powerful female performer of the rock era, expressing with eloquence, but never overcoming, the agony of her sad and hopeless life?

a)Janis Joplin
b)Aretha Franklin
c)Tina Turner
d)Whitney Houston

Answer 1

The powerful female performer with a voice like coarse sandpaper is Janis Joplin, a legendary figure in rock history.

Step-by-step explanation:

The performer who is often described as having a voice like coarse sandpaper and who became the most powerful female performer of the rock era, while expressing the agony of a sad and hopeless life, is a) Janis Joplin. Known for her raw and emotional performances, Janis Joplin's music reflected her intense and troubled life, making her a legendary figure in rock and roll history.