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    Patriotic July 4th music  Jul 3, 2009
    "Me and Bobby McGee" by Janis Joplin. 8. (AZCentral -- Home)

    When Celebrities Die Too Young  Jul 2, 2009
    Janis Joplin Her raspy voice is still heard on the radio, even after a heroine overdose at 27. Jimi Hendrix This hard rock guitarist became a legend at 27, after fatally chocking on his own vomit. (Suite101.com)

    James Howard Kunstler on Michael Jackson as America  Jul 2, 2009
    Like Elvis,like Sinatra,and Janis Joplin, Morrison,Hendrix. MJ was a human whose massive Talent pushed him into a realm of fame beyond his ability to handle. (Harper's Magazine)

    Waddell Ready To Test The Water In The UFA Talent Pool  Jul 2, 2009
    On a personal note, I m going to San Francisco Friday, and I can t wait to go to Haight-Ashbury and tour the houses of Janis Joplin, Graham Nash and the Dead. I am stuck in the 60s (& 70s), but that s who I am. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    The Fives: A study in threes, as in, do celebs always meet their maker that way  Jul 2, 2009
    Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin and Jim Morrison. Buddy Holly and company's untimely deaths may have been a shock to young baby boomers, but when it comes to music, death and the magic number three, no trio of deaths better reflects the "Me Generation" transition from naivety of the 1960s into the troubled 1970s like the deaths of Hendrix, Joplin and Morrison. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    Summer of Love 2.0: Woodstock Memorabilia BoomsWoodstock films, box sets, multimedia projects flourish 40 years after festival.  Jun 28, 2009
    More than 400,000 free spirits flocked to Max Yasgur's dairy farm near Bethel from Aug. 15 to 18 to commune with 33 musical acts, including Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, the Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane, Joan Baez, Santana, The Who and a nascent Crosby, Stills, Nash. Even if you weren't at the festival or any of several anniversary gatherings, it hardly seems to matter now, given the plethora of material headed to the marketplace. (ABC News)

    Yanni Q&A  Jun 27, 2009
    And I thought well, "OK, that song is good. Let's do one more." And the next person he brought me was Chloe, this 19-year-old girl, a world-class dancer, the biggest voice in the world, versatile, could sing anything from opera to Janis Joplin. And then, some time went by and Ric said, "I want you to hear this girl name Leslie Mills that's got a very unique voice." So then Leslie showed up and was truly unique, a smoky, very sensuous voice and fragile, a true poet. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)

    On these shows, there’s no shortage of ‘talent’  Jun 27, 2009
    First AGT winner Bianca Ryan was a big-voiced 11-year-old who sang Janis Joplin. Like American Idol, America s Got Talent also embraces a narrative of amateurism triumphant. (Boston Globe)

    Click to read:Coroner: Cause Of Jackson Death Deferred  Jun 27, 2009
    "We can add Michael's name to the list of celibs that couldn't handle the problems of fame, along with Allen Ladd, Janis Joplin, Morrison, Hendrix, and all the others, and ended it with substance abuse. by jjbaulikki June 26, 2009 10:53 AM PDT wow, architekker, funny comment and yet not funny, hehe.Click to read:Family Attorney Blames Prescription Meds  Jun 26, 2009
    Family Attorney Blames Prescription Meds - CBS News. We've updated CBSNews. (CBS News)

    Woodstock spawns multitude of multimedia 40 years later  Jun 26, 2009
    More than 400,000 free spirits flocked to Max Yasgur's dairy farm near Bethel from Aug. 15 to 18 to commune with 33 musical acts, including Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, the Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane, Joan Baez, Santana, The Who and a nascent Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. Even if you weren't at the festival or any of several anniversary gatherings, it hardly seems to matter now, given the plethora of material headed to the marketplace. (USA Today -- Life)

    Entertainer Spotlight on Siobhan (25)  Jun 25, 2009
    Siobhan cites her influences as Etta James, Beth Hart, Tom Waits, Fiona Apple, Bonnie Raitt, Janis Joplin and The Beatles. She has a husky, soulful quality to her voice, which lends itself easily to a classic tune like Bobby Magee. (Desert Entertainer, CA)

    Greatest Hitmaker  Jun 21, 2009
    During his 35 years as a label president, he has signed and developed Janis Joplin, Carlos Santana, Patti Smith, Laura Nyro, Aerosmith, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston. "I'm not really sure what it is with him," says Alicia Keys, whom Davis introduced to the world at his 2001 pre-Grammy party. (Time.com)

    Hangin' With Mr. (Alice) Cooper  Jun 20, 2009
    He lived a sex, drugs and rock 'n roll lifestyle that ultimately consumed his friends Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison and Janis Joplin. Alcohol was his drug of choice until the early 1980s when he gave up drinking for good after a doctor told him he would die in six months if he didn't quit. (CBS News)

    Secret obsessions  Jun 18, 2009
    I do, however, enjoy learning about Reynaldo, the bus driver who enjoys planting marigolds and collects old coins, or Martha, a businesswoman who likes to go out on the weekends and sing Janis Joplin karaoke. It is the little quirks that I find fascinating about people. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)

    Resurrecting the band  Jun 17, 2009
    Pick your favorite big-name deceased singer or musician such as Jimi Hendrix or Miles Davis or Janis Joplin, and imagine attending one more epic show. (Thisdayinmusic. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Old Mint Rock Relics  Jun 16, 2009
    Still, she did manage to bring the actual backstage door from the Winterland Ballroom, the portal that countless rock icons - Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin and the Doors, for starters - either stepped through or crashed into. How did she score that. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)

    Festival map  Jun 4, 2009
    Dana Fuchs Blues songstress conjures the spirit of Janis Joplin Friday, June 12, 6:30 p.m.. Robert Randolph & The Family Band Soulful funk jams Friday, June 12, 8 p.m.. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Blues, jazz, rock, more on tap for Promenade series  May 29, 2009
    June 12: Kelly Richey -- Once described as "Stevie Ray Vaughan trapped in a woman's body with Janis Joplin screaming to get out," this Cincinnati rocker sings and strums a rocking blues hybrid. June 26: Everett Smithson Band -- Zydeco, rock, country, blues and rockabilly can be expected from this band as it plays originals and covers, taking listeners everywhere from the delta to New Orleans. (Sioux City Journal, IO)

    No comments posted.  May 29, 2009
    So my influences were limited to music I was able to hear at school or at my neighbor s house, stuff like Jimi Hendrix or Janis Joplin. Attending an Elton John concert in San Francisco became a catharsis for him. (Desert Entertainer, CA)

    Full story.....  May 29, 2009
    Tina Turner, Bessie Smith, Janis Joplin and Robert Plant all wrapped up in a tiny but explosive package, says Rolling Stone Magazine. One of the finest new contemporary rock singers in America, says Billboard Magazine; female vocalist of the year, 2006-07 Austin Music Awards. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)

    Judges: Slip-ups Made Boyle More Loveable  May 27, 2009
    I would argue with you that Barbara Streisand, Amy Winehouse and Janis Joplin are/were as unattractive as Boyle, but that aside, they all have/had brains, charisma and huge talent ... How about Barbara Streisand, Amy Winehouse or Janis Joplin. (CBS News -- Early Show)

    VH1 Presents a Slate of All-New Series, Documentaries and Specials for Summer 2009  May 22, 2009
    Also in the hour, guitarist Billy Gibbons talks about the band's travails as opening act for Janis Joplin and bassist Dusty Hill shows off his Walter Brennan imitation. Returning Series. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    LIVE FROM ... BLOG  May 21, 2009
    Live from - USATODAY.com. Thursday, May 21, 2009 Eric, found. (USA Today -- Life)

    The Most 'WTF?' Contestants In 'American Idol' History  May 21, 2009
    " contestants in "American Idol" history.Ace Young, season five The robotic stare. The preternaturally rosy cheeks. The hypnotically perfect teeth and flowing locks. It is entirely possible Young who finished seventh during the fifth season of "Idol" (a.k.a. "The Lost Year") is a cyborg. A really bland one. From Colorado. Amanda Overmyer, season seven She was the rockin' nurse who never really found her way in the competition (she finished 11th). Her two-toned hair, gruff mannerisms and epically... (VHI.com -- Music News)

    Unconventional Idol Owns Zootopia  May 18, 2009
    Think of the way Janis Joplin sang "Piece of My Heart.". Clarkson achieved that same passion-in-every-note quality. (New York Post -- Entertainment)

    Hippy bootcamp  May 17, 2009
    But this year, Lee is a contender for the Palme d'Or with the comedy Taking Woodstock - a film which looks at the infamous 1969 music festival - featuring Janis Joplin and The Grateful Dead among many other 60s icons - and how it became a defining cultural flashpoint for a generation of Americans. Lee set up a "hippy bootcamp" to educate the cast about their characters. (BBC News)

    Reality Check: Allison Iraheta Is Sent Back to School  May 8, 2009
    Her performance of Janis Joplin s Cry Baby on Tuesday had received lukewarm critiques from the judges. With only four contestants remaining, the producers chose not to divulge which of the other three had scored the lowest. (Fox News)

    Cellist Maya Beiser loves Led Zeppelin  May 8, 2009
    Asked what she's been listening to on her iPod, she mentions African vocal music, gamelan music, the White Stripes, Arcade Fire, Janis Joplin, and Led Zeppelin. "I think I represent a young generation of classically trained musicians who grew up performing mainstream repertoire but are embracing a much larger palette of musical styles," she says. (Boston Globe)

    America Down To Three "Idols"  May 8, 2009
    The flame-haired 17-year-old high school student from Los Angeles, who crooned Janis Joplin's "Cry Baby" for her rock performance this week, was revealed Wednesday to have received the fewest viewer votes, leaving three singers in the popular Fox singing competition. Iraheta seemed to take her dismissal in stride, belting out an energized "Cry Baby" reprise then razzing the last three dudes standing - Kris Allen, Danny Gokey and Adam Lambert. (CBS News)

    'Idol': Who was rocked off?  May 7, 2009
    He should've warned Allison Iraheta to stay away from Janis Joplin, too. Judges loved the 17-year-old redhead's duet Tuesday with Adam Lambert on Foghat's Slow Ride, but they were only moderately positive about her performance of Cry Baby. (USA Today -- Life)

    Roger McGuinn: Rock and Roll Hall of Famer the 'Forrest Gump of music'?  May 7, 2009
    I got to see my old buddies Kris (who wrote the No. 1 hit single "Me and Bobby McGee" for Janis Joplin, played at Jimi Hendrix's last concert, appeared on "The Johnny Cash Show" with such "new discoveries" as Neil Young, James Taylor and Joni Mitchell," starred in films directed by Martin Scorcese, Paul Mazursky and Sam Peckinpah," including "A Star is Born" with Barbra Streisand) and Guthrie, who "I've known many, many years. We've done some shows together.". His pairing with Lovin Spoonful... (Dowagiac News, MI)

    Another singer slashed on Idol  May 7, 2009
    The 17-year-old high school student from Los Angeles who crooned Janis Joplin s Cry Baby for her rock performance this week was revealed Wednesday to have received the fewest viewer votes, leaving three singers in the Fox singing competition. AP. (KHOU.com, TX)

    Beach Boys and Chicago return to Hampton Beach  May 7, 2009
    The Ballroom has seen its share of history playing host to likes of Janis Joplin, Led Zeppelin, The Doors and U2. Today, the Ballroom consistently lands in the top 25 for club ticket sales worldwide and hosts the biggest names in live music and comedy. (Seacoast New Hampshire)

    Looks fit for girls' night out  May 7, 2009
    I saw the Stones once on their last tour and I have also seen Janis Joplin. That's so cool. (Boston Globe)

    American Idol 2009 Recap Top 4  May 6, 2009
    Allison Iraheta Cry Baby by Janis Joplin. While Janis Joplin is the right type of artist to match Allison s voice, she took a bit of a risk with this one. (Suite101.com)

    Showcase Orangeburg kicks off Rose Festival tonight  Apr 30, 2009
    Bringing to the stage the music of Frank Sinatra, Janis Joplin, Garth Brooks, Patsy Cline, Reba McEntire, Stevie Nicks, the Soggy Bottom Boys and others will be Haley Aull, Daryl Cate, Pamela Connor and Teresa Hibbits, Russ T. Fender, Hydrick Gass Jr., Eden Graves, Leah Jones, The Pinehill Ramblers, Chelsea Smith, and Dewall and Phyllis Waters. Jacqueline Skubal will direct this year's Showcase. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)

    Travel Back in Time to 1969 as Fremont Street Experience Presents 'Summer of '69: Vegas or Bust'  Apr 28, 2009
    The celebration offers tourists and residents a summer full of free concerts by major iconic bands from 1969, including The Guess Who, Blood Sweat & Tears, Rare Earth, Janis Joplin's Original Band Big Brother & The Holding Company, The Grass Roots, Jefferson Starship, The 5th Dimension, Canned Heat and Three Dog Night ... "American Pie 4th of July" commemorates Independence Day weekend from Friday, July 3 through Sunday, July 5 and highlights Fremont Street Experience's Viva Vision show, "Don... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    A head full of stuff  Apr 28, 2009
    Cara on : Janis Joplin mentioned here. I WISH more women sang like her - with all their raw guts hanging out. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    Arrest In Sausalito Woman's Death  Apr 20, 2009
    (04-19) 11:58 PDT SAUSALITO -- A 48-year-old Sausalito man killed his girlfriend in a Victorian cottage along the San Francisco Bay that was once the home of rocker Janis Joplin and actor Sterling Hayden, marking the first homicide in the city in almost two decades, police said Sunday ... Sausalito woman found dead, boyfriend arrested Articles A 48-year-old Sausalito man killed his girlfriend in a Victorian cottage along the San Francisco Bay that was once the home of rocker Janis Joplin and... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)

    Wenner's Heart Leaves San Fran  Apr 19, 2009
    Rolling Stone began at the height of the psychedelic rock 'n' roll scene, when local acts such as the Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin and Jefferson Airplane performed. Wenner gave wide latitude to writers such as Hunter S. Thompson, Greil Marcus, Cameron Crowe and Ralph J. Gleason, and showcased cover photographer Annie Leibovitz. (New York Post -- Business)

    SHOWCASE ORANGEBURG: Event offers community a glimpse at 'depth and diversity' of local talent  Apr 19, 2009
    Bringing to the stage the music of Frank Sinatra, Janis Joplin, Garth Brooks, Patsy Cline, Reba McEntire, Stevie Nicks, the Soggy Bottom Boys and others are the following talented performers ... In addition to serving as co-emcee with longtime local radio personality Russ T. Fender, Aull will perform Janis Joplin's "Me and Bobby McGee.". (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)

    Hindsight: Liz Lemon gets shiner on `30 Rock'  Apr 17, 2009
    After Jenna Maroney is mistakenly identified as dead during an awards show, network chief Jack Donaghy gets the bright idea that she should pretend it's real to sell her apparently unwatchable TV movie loosely based very loosely on the Janis Joplin story. If she can fake her death for a few weeks, maybe Donaghy can sell the movie to a desperate bidder. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)

    Casino Ballroom announces upcoming shows  Apr 17, 2009
    P/SUNNY Friday April 17, 2009. Today's most viewed articles. (Seacoast New Hampshire)

    Music review: Leonard Cohen's graceful gift  Apr 16, 2009
    The crowd waited expectantly for key lines - for instance, "We are ugly but we have the music" from "Chelsea Hotel," the song he wrote about his one-night stand with Janis Joplin, a story now part of his legend, common knowledge to the audience - and they exploded with knowing cheers. Cohen, who was once a somewhat esoteric figure on the music scene's peripheries, has ascended into the pop pantheon. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Kurt Cobain remembered 15 years after death  Apr 10, 2009
    Cobain's death ended a battle with hard drugs and added Cobain to a long list of legendary musicians, such as Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin, whose careers were cut short by their addictions. His ashes were reportedly scattered in a Washington state river and a New York Buddhist temple. (Xinhuanet, China)

    Critic's corner  Apr 7, 2009
    The guy has the kind of elastic voice that stretches from Steven Tyler to Janis Joplin and back around to Judy Garland. Can't get much further away from David Cook and David Archuleta, can you. (Boston Globe)

    MORE:  Bobby Womack comes full circle with Rock Hall induction  Apr 5, 2009
    He laughs at the memory of Janis Joplin singing her freshly written Mercedes Benz while tapping on the dashboard of his brand-new Mercedes, then insisting he join her in the studio immediately to record it. It was her final session. (USA Today)

    Run-DMC, Metallica Lead Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Inductees  Apr 4, 2009
    " Rounding out the performers list is soul/gospel powerhouse and Cleveland native, Bobby Womack, 65, who began his career playing guitar in Sam Cooke's band and went on to a long career as a session guitarist (Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles), songwriter (Wilson Pickett, Janis Joplin) and solo star in the 1970s with such gospel-tinged soul hits as "Woman's Gotta Have It" and "If You Think You're Lonely Now. " Also entering the Hall in the sidemen category is Bill Black, the late bassist for Elvis... (VHI.com -- Music News)

    Put me in, Coach! I’m ready to play …. today!  Apr 4, 2009
    4:22 pm April 3, 2009, by Jay. With baseball season opening this weekend, this video all but chose itself for our Friday afternoon quittin time music. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)

    The Secrets of Bobby Womack  Apr 4, 2009
    Despite the drama, Womack began a solo career of some distinction, initially establishing himself as a solid session musician (he played guitar on Aretha Franklins classic I Have Never Loved a Man) and an in-demand songwriter, whose credits include tunes recorded by Franklin, Wilson Pickett, The Rolling Stones, Janis Joplin andGeorge Benson. After releasing a string of singles, beginning with I Found a True Love in 1965 for the legendary Chess label, Womack released his first solo... (Slate)

    UGA vs. Florida in great speeches  Apr 2, 2009
    com - Tebow's speech immortalized at Florida. Proof of both has been etched in stone. (Georgia Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Tebow's speech immortalized at Florida  Apr 2, 2009
    College Football: Rivals. com - College Football. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)

     Big dreams coming true  Apr 1, 2009
    He recently added a 24- by 32-foot stage to accommodate the bigger bands he is bringing in, such as Big Brother and the Holding Company, the band that got Janis Joplin started. The band will play Sunday night. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)

    Melissa Etheridge  Mar 27, 2009
    Despite losing her hair from chemo-therapy, Etheridge appeared on the 2005 Grammy telecast to sing Piece of My Heart in tribute to Janis Joplin. By doing so she gave hope to many women afflicted with the disease. (Desert Entertainer, CA)

    Take a free tour  Mar 25, 2009
    Even the casual observer will notice a Gap now where Janis Joplin and the Grateful Dead used to hang out and creeping gentrification in the Mission. Taking a walk with a local lets you see changes beyond the surface. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)

    I just found Palladia. I'm 45 years old..I remember when MTV came out and...  Mar 18, 2009
    " The first week of September will be Outdoor Music Week on Palladia, featuring outdoor music concerts with performers including Madonna, Usher, Dave Matthews Band, Eric Clapton, John Mayer, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, The Who, Green Day, Genesis, Jay-Z, Amy Winehouse, Foo Fighters, Kanye West, David Bowie, Snoop Dogg, Sugarland, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Dierks Bentley, Hank Williams Jr., Queen, Will Smith and The Rolling Stones. The channel will premiere a different concert every Saturday at 9... (Multichannel News)

    Missouri Senate OKs bill repealing helmet requirement  Mar 17, 2009
    And I know how Janis Joplin died and that "Easy Rider" was a movie ... Janis Joplin said "Freedom's just another word for nothing left to lose." and if you have to wear a helmet then how can you be free to let your hair blow in the wind. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)

    Tripping back  Mar 16, 2009
    So did Janis Joplin with Big Brother and the Holding Company and The Doors. Even Jimi Hendrix slipped in late one night to jam. (International Herald Tribune)

    Black days behind him, Katich is eager to cash in  Mar 14, 2009
    If Katich's batting is all Johnny Cash, his bowling is more Janis Joplin and the Full Tilt Boogie Band. A more unpredictable form of entertainment. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    5 nuggets of knowledge about 13  Mar 11, 2009
    Erickson s influence spread to more widely-known musicians like Robert Plant and Janis Joplin, but in 1969 he was arrested for marijuana possession and committed for three years to a mental hospital, an experience from which he has reportedly yet to recover. He s recently begun performing again and toured through last year. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)

    NEIGHBORS: Singer-songwriter ready for the spotlight  Mar 10, 2009
    "Janis Joplin was the first act he signed. He's worked with so many legends. For him to see something in me is a huge compliment.". Some have said Jean has a vocal quality that resembles Joplin's. (North County Times)

    Woman, niece charged with shoplifting in Framingham  Mar 7, 2009
    They told Officer Val Krishtal they watched Washburn, 43, and her 16-year-old niece, fill a bag with makeup and classic rock CDs from the 1970s, such as Foghat, Janis Joplin and Deep Purple, Shastany said. The total price was a little less than $143. (Framingham TAB, MA)

    Tequila Time , the new Release from Natasha James, A Triple Shot of Triple AAA/Americana Already Making Waves at Radio  Mar 5, 2009
    Her vocals have been compared to Bonnie Raitt, Janis Joplin, Stevie Nicks, Joan Baez; her music to Van Morrison, Los Lobos, Allman Bros, Neil Young, Johnny Cash see for yourself you might just wanna join her "south of the border, livin' on Tequila Time." From the opener, "Takes Alotta Love," to the last track, "Modern Life," you'll find yourself tapping and humming to high-energy, upbeat songs of broken hearts, desert sunsets, south-of-the-border bars, NYC east village dawns, and that endless... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)

    Tom Jones is hip once again  Mar 1, 2009
    It's just a bit more aged and leathery than when he was hosting his TV variety show "This is Tom Jones" and dueting with the Who and Janis Joplin. "The last three albums never came out in the US," he says in an affable tone. (Boston Globe)

    Kristofferson still touring and acting at 72  Feb 28, 2009
    The song character Kristofferson created and former flame Janis Joplin made famous was originally a female. Both stories would fit nicely into Kristofferson's autobiography, which he's apparently planning to pen soon. (NJ.com -- Times)

    Lee directs Woodstock comedy  Feb 28, 2009
    The Who and Janis Joplin were among the stars who played at the 1969 concert. Lee - whose credits include Sense and Sensibility, The Ice Storm and Hulk - met Mr Tiber at a book launch in San Francisco, and the film project developed from there. (BBC News -- Entertainment)

    The Chronicle's Bay Area Musical History Tour  Feb 20, 2009
    Janis Joplin apartment. Joplin lived in an upstairs flat across the street from the Panhandle during the Summer of Love. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    American Idol recap: Pick these three as finalists  Feb 18, 2009
    Shes like Janis Joplin dressed as Katy Perry. I take it this is the stylists doing. (Seacoast New Hampshire)

    DETROIT HOUSE PARTY  Feb 18, 2009
    But with pretty, crazy-eyed Volkman at the mike you can't help think of Janis Joplin if you're old or Karen O if you're young. lect. (New York Post -- Entertainment)

    Krakowski lives her dream  Feb 17, 2009
    " She channeled her inner rock star as she talked about growing up as a community theater baby. Q When we interviewed your co-star Jack McBrayer last year, he said to get more people to watch "30 Rock" he wanted to create a scandal and it would involve costumes and phone calls to authority. Do you have any ideas? A I would like to start a sex scandal. It's been a slow build, but this year we've had our largest audience, and the audiences have been consistently getting larger. Maybe by season 5... (Erie Times-News, PA)

    To them, she's all aces  Feb 16, 2009
    Not exactly a newcomer to rock writing, Dalton's authored well-received books about Janis Joplin, James Dean, and Jim Morrison, and countless articles about Marianne Faithfull, The Beach Boys, and Bob Dylan. Apparently, a draft of the book is due in June. (Boston Globe)

    Peter Max Exhibit Pops up at Clinton Center  Feb 14, 2009
    "Four paintings at the front of the third-floor gallery constitute a series of landscapes depicting the seasons. Max's famous image of the word "Love" with a human figure on top is there, along with Janis Joplin on a motorcycle, line drawings, posters and a corner with photos and text about his early life.Max was born in Berlin, moved to Shanghai at age 1 and spent the next 10 years there."I discovered America from Shanghai," Max said.He did so by first listening to American swing music on the... (Newsmax)

    Road trip with Janis ends with tail-pounding dog  Feb 9, 2009
    On the way to Acadiana, I put in Janice Joplin's Greatest Hits CD. If there's a lesson here, it might be do not attempt to sing like Janis Joplin even if you are alone in a 12-foot Penske truck. You never know who's watching. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)

    Rockestra presents a 'Best Of' concert  Feb 8, 2009
    That was the case for "Piece of My Heart" by Janis Joplin, a "sleeper" which was first performed in February of 2007 as part of the Southern Fried Rock concert. Rockestra fans asked that one be reprised as well, Luebke said. (Sioux City Journal)

    Chikezie exit interview  Mar 28, 2008
    Tell us what you think -- from the judges to the on-stage hopefuls. Commenting is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    'Idol' castoff Overmyer banks on momentum  Mar 26, 2008
    With an audience that tends to go for soft and emotional, Overmyer belted out classic rock songs in a voice that was a lot like that of her musical idol, Janis Joplin, with a good dose of Tina Turner thrown in. Ryan Seacrest lauded her as one of the most fearless contestants we have ever had. (MSNBC -- News)

    The Final Word  Mar 26, 2008
    I hadn't felt this alive since a Janis Joplin concert back in college. I beeped. (USA Today -- Life)

    It's over for Overmyer  Mar 25, 2008
    The good news: We don't have to hear any more of her bad Janis Joplin impressions. Even better news: Valley native Brooke White moved into the top 10, meaning that she will be hitting the road once this round of contestants goes on tour. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)

    Sir Paul McCartney can work it out  Mar 23, 2008
    Helped by their eldest child, Mary, who like her late mother is a professional photographer, he has sifted through everything from family holiday snaps to carefully composed portraits of pop stars, including John Lennon, Mick Jagger, Jim Morrison, Janis Joplin and Simon and Garfunkel. According to Sir Paul's friends, the task of choosing just 28 photographs for an exhibition, opening next month at the James Hyman Gallery in London, has been undertaken with a mixture of joy and sadness. (Telegraph.co.uk)

    'American Idol' Castoff Amanda Overmyer Brushes Off Vote For The Worst Support: 'Votes Are Votes'  Mar 21, 2008
    The 23-year-old nurse from Mulberry, Indiana, seemed to come from a different era naming Janis Joplin, CCR and Bob Seger as her musical influences and that classic-rock style didn't quite connect with young "Idol" fans when Overmyer roughed up the Beatles' "Back in the U.S.S.R." on. We caught up with Amanda to talk about her Vote for the Worst backers, why she didn't get smiley for the judges and how she knew she was going home. (VHI.com -- Music News)

    Idol' Exit Q&A: Amanda Overmyer  Mar 21, 2008
    In the first shocker of the season, Janis Joplin sound-alike Amanda Overmyer got sent home after singing ''Back in the U.S.S.R.'' during Beatles week II. She may not be smiling, but she sure isn't crying either. Amanda called EW to talk about why she might go back to nursing and whether or not she'll bother watching the rest of the competition. (Entertainment Weekly)

    'American Idol' Recap: Amanda Overmyer Handles Elimination Announcement With Grace  Mar 20, 2008
    Overmyer whose gravelly vocal style drew comparisons to Janis Joplin from the "Idol" judges was the latest contestant to get the boot, following her of the Beatles' "Back in the U.S.S.R.". Millions of fans called and texted in their votes after Tuesday's episode, and it seems America agreed with the show's judges: While entertaining, Overmyer's raucous performance just didn't cut the "Idol" mustard. (VHI.com -- Music News)

    Share the pain: Breakup songs to die for  Mar 20, 2008
    The Janis Joplin version is more iconic, but Erma Franklin's is equally intense, and in some ways more direct. Joplin sounded a little wasted when she sang it with Big Brother and the Holding Company. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    PUMP UP THE 'VOLUME  Mar 16, 2008
    March 16, 2008 -- SHE'S played a '70s teen whose love of music drives her to leave home in "Almost Famous" and was signed to play Janis Joplin in an ill-fated biopic of the rock legend. So it's no surprise that Zooey Deschanel's first album, released as part of a collaborative venture with M. Ward called She & Him, sounds plucked from a time gone by. (New York Post -- Entertainment)

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