Janis Joplin

Janis Lyn Joplin (January 19, 1943 - October 4, 1970) was an American singer
and songwriter from Port Arthur, Texas. As a youth Joplin was ridiculed by her
fellow students due to her unconventional appearance and personal beliefs, she
later sang about her experience at school through her song "Ego Rock". Early
in her life, Joplin cultivated a rebellious and unconventional ... read more

Etta James: 'I was like a punker … I'd spit in a minute' – a classic interview from the vaults

In our latest visit to Rock's Backpages – the world's leading archive of vintage music journalism – we bring you an interview with the late Etta James, by Cli...
Posted 24 January 1.03pm — Comment on this

Howard Tate

Singer of the eloquent soul ballad Get It While You CanThe sublime tenor voice of the American soul singer Howard Tate, who has died aged 72, lit up a string of immaculat...
Posted 8 December 2011 6.06pm — Comment on this

The vibrant joy of Robert Crumb's album covers

The cult cartoonist's artwork for various artists has a vividness and oomph that is almost like music in itself'Yeah I'll do your album cover, but the only thing is, when...
Posted 20 November 2011 6.35pm — Comment on this

Alabama Shakes - Alabama Shakes EP (album stream)

Alabama and soul music share a long and rich history, just think of the FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama and owner Rick Hall's legendary productions in the 60s...
Posted 4 November 2011 9.20am — Comment on this

Halina Larsson – “Fire and French Horns” ep

Halina Larsson is an ex-pat from Sweden who has lived in LA and now resides in Brooklyn. She’s go a diverse sound and a variety of influences including Janis Joplin...
Posted 27 October 2011 3.00pm — Comment on this

Janis Joplin - Final 24: Her Final Hours (Rockumentary)

This episode focuses on the life and death of Janis Joplin, the undisputed queen of rock and roll. It explores how her drug addiction and a cut of nearly pure heroin too...
Posted 25 October 2011 1.20am — Comment on this

Record Store Day: Black Friday 2011 (11/25) releases

Record Store Day comes twice a year. On Black Friday (11/25), hit your favorite indie store and get your hands on exclusive vinyl and what-not. Back-Wash Rhythm Band...
Posted 23 October 2011 11.14pm — Comment on this

Barry Feinstein: 1931-2011

Richard Manuel and Robbie Robertson in the men’s room during the Bob Dylan Tour. Denver, CO, 1974 - photo: Barry Feinstein. Barry Feinstein, the legendary rock p...
Posted 22 October 2011 12.04pm — Comment on this

Music Photographer Barry Feinstein Passes Away

Took photos of Janis Joplin and Bob Dylan...
Posted 21 October 2011 7.02pm — Comment on this

Zooey Deschanel's Dreams Of Playing Janis Joplin Are Over

Actress Zooey Deschanel's dreams of playing rock legend Janis Joplin on the big screen have been dashed - the project has been shelved. The Yes Man star, who is tasting ...
Posted 11 October 2011 3.21am — Comment on this

PALOMA FAITH PLAYS THE ORGASMATRON!

*Katie Melua* in a leather corset channelling Janis Joplin? *Ricky 'Kaiser Chief' Wilson* and *David 'James Bond themes' Arnold* dressed as sailors playing ukuleles? Numb...
Posted 27 September 2011 6.16pm — Comment on this

This week's new live music

Transcender, London"Ecstatic, hypnotic and just plain psychedelic" is the motto for the Transcender festival, the pervasive feeling of the event being that music from any...
Posted 17 September 2011 12.06am — Comment on this

Amy Winehouse joins list of rock stars dead at 27

Janis, Jimi, Kurt, Jim . . . Amy? Janis Joplin With her death at 27, Amy Winehouse joined a list of rock stars who passed away at that young age, including Janis Joplin, ...
Posted 31 July 2011 9.48am — Comment on this

Must Amy Winehouse be crowded into the '27 Club'?

Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Kurt Cobain and a slew of other artists also died at 27, and addiction specialists have their take on why.
Posted 26 July 2011 10.32pm — Comment on this

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Top songs

The 5 most played Janis Joplin songs in the past year.

  • Summertime  36 plays
  • Me and Bobby Mcgee  3 plays
  • Mercedes Benz  1 plays

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Absolute Radio stations playing songs by Janis Joplin over the past year.

  1. Absolute Radio 60s 36 plays
  2. Absolute Classic Rock 3 plays
  3. Absolute Radio 1 plays

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