Janis Joplin’s “Ball and Chain” at Monterey Pop: The 1967 Performance That Made the World Pay Attention
Performance Choice of the Day revisits Janis Joplin and Big Brother and the Holding Company’s explosive “Ball and Chain” performance at Monterey Pop in 1967.
September 24, 2026
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Dig Out Janis Joplin’s Groovy Upcoming Scrapbook Entitled ‘Days & Summers’! W/ Joplin’s Sister Saying, “She Was Visually An Expressive Person As Well As A Singer.”
Dig Out Janis Joplin’s Groovy Upcoming Scrapbook Entitled ‘Days & Summers’! W/ Joplin’s Sister Saying, “She Was Visually…
April 14, 2021
The Number Ones: Janis Joplin’s “Me And Bobby McGee”
According to one of our musical sources: “Janis Joplin – “Me And Bobby McGee” HIT #1: March 20,…
January 30, 2019
Today In Musique History – Janis Joplin Is Arrested
The day was November 15, 1969, white rock and roll soul singer Janis Joplin was arrested while performing…
November 15, 2011
LA’s Whisky a Go-Go Named ‘Greatest Rock Venue Of All Time’
For decades, The Whisky stage was home to pre-legendary artists The Doors, Janis Joplin, Pink Floyd, Jimi Hendrix…
December 30, 2010
Michael, Janis, Jim, & Jimi at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles
‘This Summer the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles is honoring 4 musicians and performers whose talent left a…
August 21, 2010