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Janis Joplin Gone But Not Forgotten

Carl Coffey — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 13:59:01 +0000

It was today October 4th, 1970 that one of the great vocalists of all time Janis Joplin died from a drug overdose. Such a sad thing to see a talented soul done in by such an evil element heroin. We can only imagine what great music she would have given us.

Details On A New Janis Joplin Movie

Steph Barber — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 16:41:19 +0000

You probably have never heard of this actress, but she has been cast as Janis Joplin in an upcoming movie about the last six months of the late singer’s life. Read more after the jump. Her name is Nina Arianda, and she is a Tony award winning actress who has appeared in a [...]

Janis Joplin to Receive a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Chad Childers — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 20:00:27 +0000

Janis Joplin is already a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, and now the late singer is getting her due in Hollywood. She’s been named as one the inductees into the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The singer, who earned her fame while fronting the psychedelic rock outfit Big Brother and the Holding Company, was revealed [...]

Janis Fans – Today is Your Day

Jeff Holbrook — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:04:03 +0000

Miss Joplin's last few works make up the Pearl album, a fan fave since its release in 1971. Today, over 40 years later, it gets an impressive overhaul that any Janis Joplin fan would love. The original album updated, alternate takes, studio chatter and othe

Janis Fans – Live & Raw on Today's Vinyl Vault

Jeff Holbrook — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 13:08:31 +0000

Down On Me by Janis Joplin has been a fan fave for years, even back when she was still around. It was the first single on her first album with Big Brother, which barely missed the top 40 charts in 1967. It was played at most Janis concerts so finding a good live version to include on her greatest hits album wasn't too difficult. Let's

New Package Of Janis Joplin

Carl Coffey — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:44:56 +0000

“Pearl,” Janis Joplin‘s final album, will finally get the expanded-reissue treatment on April 17th. “The Pearl Sessions” will include the original mono versions of the album’s singles as well as newly discovered alternate versions and outtakes. Also include is a live recording from Janis’ 1970 Summer tour that marked her first public performances with The [...]

Janis Joplin – A Real Pearl on Today's Vault

Jeff Holbrook — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 13:31:19 +0000

I always thought the 'Pearl' album by Janis was by far her best; not only because it's full of good solid tunes but the production was so much better than her earlier Big Brother stuff. Enter Paul Rothchild, who produced all that wonderful Doors output, and was just as wonderful with Janis. Giving Mr. McGee a break and spinning something else like 'Move O