American Masters: Janis Joplin

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vickyNightowl

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American Masters will air a documentary on Janis Joplin.

If any fans ,it airs on May 3.

Love her music.
One more talented person that left too soon.
 

I really was a big fan of Janis back in the day, very sad when she died. Thanks Vicky, will try to catch that show about her.

 
She was an artist who wrote and sang for the mere pleasure and for the love of music first.

Melissa Etheridge and Josh Stone did a great tribute to her at the 2013 Grammys.
Ill try to remind us all!
 
I watched it. I was glad to learn more about her, to have those glimpses of her as a person (not "just" a singer). The letters were interesting to me.

I won't say more because it would be posting spoilers for readers who haven't seen the program. I just wish ...
 
Hubby and I used to go to the Avalon ballroom every Friday night back in `66,`67. Jefferson Airplane,Janis Joplin,so many greats. The Avalon was such a funky place-dirty,really. Old sofas all over to sit on-and many people doing "other things" on them-ewwww! But we loved going there and sure enjoyed some great music!
 
Sex, drugs and rock 'n roll that bests describes Janis Joplin. I don't know if she ever performed sober or not. The lady definitely had a lot of soul and always sang her heart out. My favorite Joplin song:

 
I had an album by her way back when. So many people have died that were great singers like her. It's sad, she was only 27 years old.
 
She was a tragic figure. That's how I see her. I'm not a fan of her music myself. I knew a woman who saw her in Monterey and thought she was incredible.
 
I always liked Janis and saw her concert in Vancouver, B.C. in the 60s. I tried to get the PBS show, but it isn't available here. Maybe it will come on netflix someday.
 
Way before my time but I got a replica of her wrist tat. I went from considering her tragic junkie to gifted singer...like Amy Winehouse...but I want to see the program.
 
vickyNightowl said:
Did anyone watch it? If you missed it its on

www.pbs.org


Worth watching .
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I did. It was interesting. I enjoyed the interviews with the surviving members of Big Brother. I'd heard before about Janis's desire to become a solo diva and her frustration in trying to accomplish that goal. I think she was born to sing the blues which she did so well.
 

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