Janis Joplin
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The Queen of Rock & Roll 👑 • Inspired by the Blues • Feminist icon • Port Arthur. TX ➡️ San Francisco
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Janis Joplin & Jorma Kaukonen, the legendary Typewriter Tape session is getting is first official release. Their historic 1964 collaboration will be available officially for the very first time.
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Rest in Peace, Tina.
Dick Cavett asked Janis in 1969: “Who do you listen to, Janis? Who are your favorites?”
“Tina Turner,” Janis replied. “Tina Turner. She was the best chick ever. Fantastic singer. Great dancer.”
Pictured is the pair sharing the stage at Madison Square
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Remembering the Queen of Rock N’ Roll today, and every day. ❤️🕊️
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In case you missed the wonderful JANIS: A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN, fans in Japan can watch it in WOWOW on 10/29 at 6:00pm JST ✨🎤
#JanisJoplin
#Soul
#Blues
#Legend
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“This next song is one that represents freedom to me and it represents evolution, and it represents authenticity, and it represents brazenness… And so [Maybe] is one song that in the middle of this set I do for me.” -
@MileyCyrus
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Happy Birthday to poet, writer, and member of The Doors, Jim Morrison!
Photo Courtesy: Tom Copi
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Happy birthday to the Queen of Rock and Roll, Janis Joplin. ❤️
“As a young woman in the early Sixties, Janis Joplin was pushing the era’s boundaries well before she ever recorded a note.” -ROLLING STONE.
Photos courtesy of Getty Images.
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TOKYO!!!✌️
The Queen of Rock & Roll is coming to Broadway! JANIS: A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN will be held at the Tokyo International Forum Hall A on 8/23, 8/25, and 8/26. You can expect a colorful rockin’ performance - a true psychedelic experience & tribute to Janis.
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Happy Birthday to the
#Queen
of
#Rock
‘n’ Roll –
#JanisJoplin
!
This Texas girl's voice continues to inspire music lovers across the world. Share some love below and keep celebrating with Spotify’s HAPPY BIRTHDAY,
#JANIS
! playlist:
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Happy Birthday to the legendary
@Aerosmith
frontman and Janis fan,
@IamStevenT
! Celebrate his big day by watching his rendition of ‘'Piece of My Heart,’ honey:
#HappyBdayStevenTyler
#Aerosmith
#StevenTyler
#Janis
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With heavy hearts, we say goodbye to the beloved musician and rock icon, David Crosby.
David leaves behind a legacy of incredible music as a two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, founding member of the Byrds, Crosby, Still & Nash, and Crosby,... (1/3)
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Rest in peace, Jeff Beck.
Today, we lost one of the most skilled and innovative guitar legends. Jeff Beck pushed boundaries and inspired so many others through his music. His career led him to win several Grammys, and...
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“I just may be a ‘star’ someday, you know, it’s funny; as it gets closer and more probable, being a star is really losing its meaning. But whatever, I’m ready!” -Janis Joplin
Happy birthday to the star herself, Janis Joplin! ⭐️
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“[Janis'] song ['Maybe'], to me, related to the changes I’ve been experiencing in my life and the things that I’ve lost.” -
@MileyCyrus
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Happy Birthday, Janis! Starting out in a small Texas town, she rocked her way to become the unforgettable Queen of Rock N' Roll. Today, we celebrate her extraordinary life and soulful music.
Celebrate with the HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JANIS playlist:
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Happy birthday to one of Janis’ greatest influences, Aretha Franklin!
#ArethaFranklin
#Aretha
#Goddess
#Janis
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Remembering guitar legend, singer and songwriter Jimi Hendrix, today.
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Rest in peace, Robert Hunter. An integral member of the San Francisco scene, Hunter provided the
@GratefulDead
with many of their vivid and enduring lyrics. His words, music & legend will live on forever:
#RobertHunter
#GratefulDead
#Legend
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“Janis Joplin’s star rose fast, burned bright and burned out too soon. The blues-influenced rocker had one of the most powerful voices of the Sixties. Her voice is equal parts tough and vulnerable, a shout into the void that resonated with a generation.” -ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME
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“She was a pioneer, one of the early women in rock-and-roll to go out there big time in front of a band and hang it out all alone. And she slung it from the heart – and isn't it the stuff of the heart, far more than of the head, that lasts?” -THE WASHINGTON POST
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Rest in Peace Olivia Newton-John, a legendary actress and singer who left an impact on the world with her role as Sandy in the iconic movie GREASE. In 1973, Olivia covered Janis and Kris Kristofferson's "Me & Bobby McGee" on her debut album, IF NOT FOR YOU.
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Happy Birthday to Janis's dear friend and lover, Kris Kristofferson! Kris wrote "Me & Bobby McGee," which was included on Janis's album, PEARL. The song sprung to the top spot on The Billboard Hot 100.
To celebrate Kris, hit play on the track here:
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On this day, 52 years ago, PEARL hit
#1
on the album charts. Janis’ first posthumous release with the Full Tilt Boogie Band, this album showcased Janis’ powerhouse of vocals, along with that original rock and blues sound.
#JanisJoplin
#Pearl
#Icon
#Legend
#QueenOfRock
#Blues
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“You can destroy your now by worrying about tomorrow.” -Janis Joplin🤘
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#QueenOfRockNRoll
#Blues
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Happy heavenly birthday to Janis's dear friend and the legendary guitarist
@JimiHendrix
! As the musical journeys of these two icons took off, so did their friendship. They connected through impromptu backstage jam sessions and their mutual passion for rock 'n' roll.
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Today marks the 50th anniversary of the release of Janis & Big Brother and the Holding Company’s double platinum record, CHEAP THRILLS! 🙌 Listen to
#CHEAPTHRILLS
on Spotify now →
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“The first time I heard her, I absolutely realized I was in the company of greatness—I’ve never heard another singer from my generation who was that good live.” -Jorma Kaukonen
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#Icon
#Legend
#QueenOfRock
#Blues
#Soul
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“In terms of countercultural heroines, you do not get more iconic than Grace Slick and Janis Joplin. Kindred spirits, whose friendship was symbiotic, both were radicals who showed that not only could women keep up with men in the misogynistic world and music industry, but totally
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“I got stoned just feeling it, it was so sensual, so vibrant, loud, crazy! I couldn't hear myself, so I sang louder and louder, by the end I was wild." -Janis Joplin
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Today we remember
@TheDoors
frontman and rock legend -
@JimMorrison
Both Janis and Jim being trailblazers in the ‘60s counterculture movement, left lasting legacies in the San Francisco scene. Known for his impactful poetry and lyrics, Jim’s way with words will never be
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Happy birthday to friend and lover - Kris Kristofferson!
Kris wrote “Me and Bobby McGee,” urging Janis to record it. When it was released on the PEARL album, it became a massive hit, and the album hit
#1
on the Billboard Top 100 chart for 15 weeks.
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“If there was one festival that spawned a plethora of incredible artists it was the Monterey Pop Festival. The famous event saw the introduction of the unstoppable Janis Joplin as the leading lady of Big Brother and the Holding Company and, with it and her fiery vocal
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Did you know “Mercedes Benz” was co-written by Janis, Bobby Neuwirth, and poet Michael McClure? McClure originally had a beat poem with the line “Come on, God, and buy me a Mercedes Benz,” which led to the acapella recording of the classic tune we know and love.
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Remembering Cass Elliot, better known as Mama Cass, on her birthday today.
An influence on the music industry and women everywhere, Mama Cass left her footprint on the world with her vocals and inspiring authenticity.
Photo courtesy of Getty Images.
#JanisJoplin
#CassElliot
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CHEAP THRILLS turns 55 today!
The second studio album by Big Brother and the Holding Company, contains classics like “Piece of My Heart” and “Ball and Chain.” Hit play on the album to celebrate the anniversary:
Photos courtesy of Getty Images.
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“Being an intellectual creates a lot of questions and no answers. You can fill your life up with ideas and still go home lonely. All you really have that really matters are feelings. That's what music is to me.” –Janis Joplin
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“Everywhere she went, she sang: folk, bluegrass, hillbilly, country and western. But of course her main love and mark-maker was the Odetta- and Bessie Smith-influenced blues.” -NY TIMES
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Happy 53 years of PEARL!
Stream the iconic album by the Queen of Rock N’ Roll here:
#JanisJoplin
#Pearl
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Happy Birthday to rock legend -
@GraceSlick_JA
!
Photo courtesy of Getty Images.
#GraceSlick
#JanisJoplin
#QueenofRock
#Woodstock69
#Icon
#Legend
#JeffersonAirplane
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#JanisJoplin
loved to support women so much that she got a tattoo to show her dedication. The tattoo on her wrist, done by artist
#LyleTuttle
, is a symbol that represents standing for women's liberation.
Show your Janis-inspired tattoo and use
#JanisJoplinTattoo
!
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🎶You fill me like the sea, Lord
Not coming past, but still at last
Your love brings life to me
Your love brings life to me, hey!🎶
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#QueenOfRockNRoll
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"Don't compromise yourself - it's all you've got." - Janis Joplin
#InternationalWomensDay
@UN_Women
#IWD2015
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“All of a sudden, someone threw me in front of this rock and roll band. And I decided then and there that was it. I never wanted to do anything else.” -Janis Joplin
📸Getty Images.
#JanisJoplin
#QueenOfRockNRoll
#Blues
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You all loved this cover of “Piece of My Heart” by TikTok user
@ortal_edri_
earlier this year. Let’s take a moment to appreciate it again!
Show off your talent and use
#JanisJoplinCovers
.
#JanisJoplin
#Icon
#Queen
#Legend
#QueenofRock
#Blues
#Soul
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Whoa, honey! JANIS JOPLIN'S GREATEST HITS has been certified 8x platinum in the U.S.! 💁🏻♀️
Don't miss out. Pick up your copy on vinyl:
#JanisJoplin
#Janis
#Queen
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Rest in peace, Aretha. You were a champion of SOUL.
Aretha was a major influence on Janis. In one letter Janis wrote home, she said that "[Aretha] is by far & away the best thing in music right now. "
Watch Aretha perform "Spirit In The Dark":
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51 years ago this month,
#Janis
hit the road and began her 1970 tour with the Full Tilt Boogie Band! In August, THE NY TIMES said: “Full Tilt Boogie took a basically blues format and drove it with tremendous power, matching its leader's shouts, moans and gasps with true soul.”
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Amazing job, honey! Watch
@kellyclarkson
's outstanding rendition of Janis' ‘Piece Of My Heart’:
#JanisJoplin
#Janis
#KellyClarkson
#SongCover
#Queen
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"She was the teenage outcast from Port Arthur, Texas, who took off for San Francisco, hoping to paint and party and sing like Ma Rainey; the woman who chased cheap thrills and kozmic blues and wowed the crowds at Monterey and the Winterland Ballroom" –THE WORD
Photo by John
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On this day in 1969, Janis performed her only solo concert in England at the Royal Albert Hall.
Photo courtesy of Getty Images.
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#Icon
#Legend
#QueenOfRockNRoll
#Blues
#Soul
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“If I fail, I’ll fail in front of the whole world. If I miss, I’ll never have a second chance on nothing. But I gotta risk it. I never hold back…” -Janis Joplin
The Queen of Rock N’ Roll 💙
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Janis Joplin: January 19, 1943 - October 4, 1970.
"Janis personified contemporary rock music in spirit, talent & personality. -Clive Davis
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Check out this great artwork of Janis done by
@koelhokoe
on Instagram!
Want a chance to show off your Janis fan art? Post it and tag this account and you could be featured next!
#JanisJoplin
#FanArt
#Icon
#Legend
#QueenOfRock
#Blues
#Soul
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Janis bought her ‘64 Porsche for $3,500. It was originally gray when she first bought it, but that changed thanks to Dave Richards! He painted Big Brother and the Holding Company, Janis’ astrological sign, and other psychedelic images.
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The Queen of Rock N’ Roll is timeless.
Which Janis lyric speaks most to you?
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#JanisJoplin
#QueenOfRockNRoll
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“The only time I can enjoy myself is when I'm actually on stage singing. That's what I like doing. The rest is hard." -Janis Joplin
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“You might say that musically Janis had very big ears - by which I mean she admired a whole spread of folk and blues performers such as Lead Belly and Odetta and Big Mama Thornton. And certainly, at times, she...
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“One only has to look upon the album artwork of PEARL to get a sense of what Janis Joplin was all about. Forever smiling, and forever living free, exuding charisma and southern charm.” -FAR OUT MAGAZINE.
On this day, 53 years ago, PEARL soared to
#1
on the Billboard Top 200
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Celebrate 50 years of Janis Joplin’s PEARL all year long. What’s your favorite song on the record?
#Pearl50
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48 years ago today, Janis paid for a headstone for the gravesite of one of her
#blues
idols,
#BessieSmith
.
Celebrate the life of Bessie by listening to Janis’ cover of “Black Mountain Blues,” a timeless Smith classic that frequented
#Janis
’ setlist →
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Digging this rockin’
#drumcover
of
#Janis
’ “Piece of My Heart” by Instagram user
@minakoishikawa
. Watch her full
#cover
and then listen to the original here:
#Queen
#JanisJoplin
#Rock
#Legend
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54 years ago, Janis took the stage at the Monterey International Pop Festival with Big Brother & The Holding Company. Nothing short of electric, watch the band's “Ball & Chain” performance:
What’s your favorite Janis live performance?
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“[Janis] gave me respect, and I began feeling proud to be her role model. When I heard her sing, I recognized my influence, but I also heard the electricity and rage in her own voice.” -Etta James
This
#BHM
, we honor the soulful singer who inspired Janis – Etta James.
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“The first ten years I sang, I sang just like Bessie Smith. I copied her a lot, sang all of her songs.” - Janis Joplin
Happy Birthday to one of Janis’ greatest inspirations, Bessie Smith! Wish her a warm happy birthday.
#BessieSmith
#JanisJoplin
#BluesMusic
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"They called us fire and ice. I was the ice and she was the fire." -Grace Slick
Happy National Best Friend’s Day ❤️ Tag the ice to your fire below!
Photos courtesy of Henry Diltz
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“Within the first ten seconds, I heard ‘the voice’ again… the depth of understanding of the songs and how much the song relied on [
#Janis
]––rather than she relied on the song… I was listening to one of the most brilliant vocalists...” -Paul Rothchild
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“What touched me about [Janis] was she really didn't care what her voice sounded like as long as it expressed the emotion she was trying to convey." - Evanescence's Amy Lee
The Queen of Rock N’ Roll inspiring music generations for decades❤️
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Remembering
@GratefulDead
lead singer and
#rock
icon,
@jerrygarcia
today. Friends since early 1963,
#Janis
and Jerry’s musical careers skyrocketed together in the Bay area and their trusted friendship and love for
#blues
music would bond them for years to come.
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“What I sing is my own reality. But just the fact that people come up to me and say, ‘Hey, that’s my reality too,’ proves to me that it’s not just mine.” -
#JanisJoplin
Listen to “Get It While You Can” and the rest of the
#PEARL
album here:
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Lovin’ this psychedelic art of Janis by
@allistrations
on Twitter🖌️
Feeling bold enough to post your Queen of Rock N Roll artwork? Post yours and tag this account for a chance to be featured.
#JanisJoplin
#QueenOfRockNRoll
#Blues
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Today we remember Cass Elliot, a music icon and inspiration known for her authenticity and uplifting spirit.
📸Getty Images.
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“You can’t say you are a star. I know me, I’ve been around a long time, I’ve been this chick for twelve, thirteen years now. I was younger then, more inexperienced, but I was the same person with the same drives and the balls and the same style.” -Janis Joplin
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Janis' out of print 'Greatest Hits' LP is being released on limited-edition tie-dye
#vinyl
on
#BlackFriday
:
#RSDBF
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"You're alone a lot, and you're in strange cities a lot. But then you get to play a lot. And I think ultimately that's what people in music are after. That's just one of the dues you have to pay to play music." - Janis Joplin on touring.
Photo courtesy of Getty Images.
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“Through each impassioned verse, Joplin conveys a plea for understanding and compassion. Her soulful wails capture the rawness of the emotions experienced during times of heartbreak.” -OLD TIME MUSIC on “Cry Baby.”
Photos courtesy of Getty Images.
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“I always wanted to be an artist, whatever that was, like other chicks want to be stewardesses. I read. I painted. I thought.” -Janis Joplin 💙
Photos courtesy of Getty Images.
#JanisJoplin
#QueenOfRockNRoll
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“I’m just doing what I wanted to and what feels right and not settling for bullshit and it worked. How can they be mad at that?” -Janis Joplin
The Queen of Rock N’ Roll never held anything back 💜
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“Joplin rides the rollercoaster of heartache and makes sure you’re in the passenger seat.” -CLASH MUSIC MAGAZINE
This week in 1970 marked the beginning of recording for Janis’ spectacular album PEARL. Here are some fan-favorites to come out of the iconic album!
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“She was a very fierce, beautiful bright light that burned out way, way too quickly.” –
@rosannecash
#Janis
#Queen
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“I always wanted to be an artist, whatever that was, like other chicks want to be stewardesses. I read. I painted. I thought.” -Janis Joplin
One of a kind, Little Girl Blue 💙
Photo courtesy of Getty Images.
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“Music’s for grooving man, and music’s not for puttin’ yourself through bad changes, y’know? I mean, you don’t have to go take anybody’s shit, man, just to like music, y’know what I mean?...” - Janis Joplin
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Janis gave the world a piece of her heart 💜
Hit play on the Janis Joplin Essentials playlist here:
Photos courtesy of Getty Images.
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We’re celebrating 50 years of Janis Joplin’s PEARL all year long. Listen now and sing along:
#PEARL50
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“This next song is one that represents freedom to me and it represents evolution, and it represents authenticity, and it represents brazenness… And so ’Maybe’ is one song that in the middle of this set I do for me.” -Miley Cyrus
Janis continues to inspire generations of
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🎉 Happy Birthday to
#Janis
’ friend and
@GratefulDead
's rhythm guitarist,
@BobWeir
! The two became friends as leaders of the San Francisco '60s scene, sharing stages and even touring together on the Festival Express tour. Give Bob a birthday shoutout below. ⬇️
📸: Getty Images.
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Oh, honey! This cover of “Piece of My Heart” by
@remiwolf
is bringing us right back to the ‘60s. 🌸
Spin these artists that have been inspired by Janis:
#JanisJoplin
#Icon
#Queen
#Legend
#QueenofRock
#Blues
#Soul
#RemiWolf
#InspiredByJanis
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"Maybe I won't last as long as other singers, but I think you can destroy your [life] worrying about tomorrow." -
#JanisJoplin
#Queen
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“When Janis started singing, I was stunned. She wasn’t so much performing– as just being, like she was possessed.” -Bob Gruen, American author and photographer of the ‘60s and ‘70s
Stream this classic and the rest of the album here:
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“All of a sudden, someone threw me in front of this rock and roll band. And I decided then and there that was it. I never wanted to do anything else.” -Janis Joplin
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Remembering San Francisco promoter
#BillGraham
today. Bill gave
#Janis
a home at the
#FillmoreWest
and helped create San Francisco's '60s music scene - hosting big names, including
@TheWho
,
@GratefulDead
,
@RollingStones
, and Big Brother & the Holding Company.
📸: Getty Images.
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