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Iconic Rock Shots of Bob Dylan, Janis Joplin, Johnny Cash and More

Jim Marshall, the photographer who captured some of rock & roll's most unforgettable images including photos of Jimi Hendrix burning his guitar at Monterey Pop and Johnny Cash flipping the bird at San Quentin, died on March 23, 2010 in his sleep in New York. He was 74.

Michael Joplin Talks "ONE NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN"

"It's like revisiting Janis for a couple hours on stage," says Michael Joplin of ONE NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN.

Janis Joplin Would Have Been 70 Today

Considered one of the best rock musicians of all time, Janis Joplin has been the subject of countless movies , books and songs since her death on Oct. 4, 1970.

Janis Joplin would have been 70 today

Janis Joplin would have turned 70 year old today had she not died at in 1970 at the age of 27. 70th birthday Sonys Legacy Recordings has released a special edition of Janis posthumous classic Pearl.

Janis Joplin remembered

Joplin was brought back to California to play with psychedelic band Big Brother and the Holding Company.

Janis Joplin is Legacy Recordings' "Artist of the Month" for January

January 19 marks icon Janis Joplin 's 70th birthday, and to celebrate the life and music of the beloved electric blues singer, Legacy Recordings has announced that she is their first Artist of the Month.

Janis Joplin's 70th birthday commemorated

January 19th marks icon Janis Joplin's 70th birthday and to celebrate the life and music of the beloved electric blues singer Legacy Recordings has announced that she is their first Artist of the Month.

This Week in Music History: November 11 - 17 -- R.I.P. ODB, John Lennon Reveals Penis, Janis Joplin vs. Cops

There were a lot of big birthdays this week in music history.

Sophie B. Hawkins: Janis Joplin in Room 105

Elvis said, "You can't know another man's struggles 'til you've walked a mile in his shoes."

Sophie B. Hawkins to Play Janis Joplin in "Room 105" in Bergen County, NJ

It's a new musical show that's both a thoughtful and entertaining tribute to legendary soul singer Janis Joplin.

Lee Daniels May Direct Janis Joplin Biopic Starring Amy Adams

Lee Daniels , director of Precious , is in talks to direct the Janis Joplin biopic featuring Amy Adams as the subject matter.

Janis Joplin biopic latest: Amy Adams to Star, Lee Daniels to direct

The Hollywood Reporter is exclusively reporting that Amy Adams is attached to play Janis Joplin in the biopic Get It While You Can. A number of Joplin films have been in early development for years.

Janis Joplin Will Finally Get A Standard Musical Biopic

Some scientists are warning movie audiences and critics alike that around the end of this century, there won't be any musicians left to make biopics about.

This Week in Music History: Sept. 30 - Oct. 6 -- Janis Joplin Dies, Adam Ant & B-52s Meet the Police

Johnny Cash comes by his affinity for convicts naturally.

Free EP - Club 27 : celebrating great musicians who died at the age of 27

Really loving the re-makes of some great songs from very talented artists who left this world too soon.

Unknown Actress Nina Arianda Cast as Janis Joplin in Biopic

Nina Arianda has been cast as Janis Joplin in the Joplin biopic.

Janis Joplin biopic gets go ahead

After going through a laundry list of rumored actresses, the biopic of Janis Joplin is finally set to move forward starring Nina Arianda.

Janis Joplin, Luther Vandross and New Kids on the Block to get Hollywood Stars

The list of people and groups that will be receiving stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2013 was announced on Friday by Marg Helgenberger at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel.

CD Review: Janis Joplin, “The Pearl Sessions”

"Look, I really love you very much and I'd like to be with you, but let's fuck on tape."

Check Out: Janis Joplin – “Move Over” (Alternate Take)

For Record Store Day (April 21st), Columbia Records will reissue Janis Joplin's 1971 classic The Pearl on vinyl in extremely rare mono format.

Janis Joplin, 'Me and Bobby McGee (Demo Version)' Song Premiere and Q&A With Janis' Sister on Her Legacy and the 27 Club

On April 17, Janis Joplin 's posthumous album Pearl will be re-released as The Pearl Sessions , a deluxe package featuring unreleased studio takes and demos, live tracks and mono mixes of the record's singles.

Janis Joplin with Big Brother & Holding Company - Come Up The Years (DVD-5) - 1967

Big Brother and the Holding Company, with Janis Joplin – Live at the Carousel Ballroom 1968 (2012)

Maybe this album, finally, will put to rest the wrong-headed notion that Janis Joplin was simply a blues-belting imitator, instead of one of rock music's most interesting — albeit short-lived — voices.

New Music Monday: Adrenaline Mob, David Byrne, Meat Loaf, Shooter Jennings and Vijay Iyer

All aboard the cool-rocking new release train, as cool stuff arrives from Adrenaline Mob, Ben Howard, Meat Loaf, Shooter Jennings and Vijay Iyer , along with key reissues and live dates from Humble Pie, Janis Joplin and 10,000 Maniacs.

Janis Joplin recordings unearthed

Previously unreleased Janis Joplin material to be released alongside live Big Brother And The Holding Company music.

Janis Joplin Pearl Sessions album details revealed

Today would have been Janis Joplin's 69th Birthday and Legacy Recordings is honoring her with the announcement of The Pearl Sessions, a two-CD set of Joplin's final studio album.

Jerry Ragovoy in the Cathedral Of Soul

When Howard Tate died on December 2, 2011, most obituaries for the great soul singer mentioned the name of another man who'd passed on in July of this year.

Jerry Ragavoy in the Cathedral Of Soul

When Howard Tate died on December 2, 2011, most obituaries for the great soul singer mentioned the name of another man who'd passed on in July of this year.

Book Notes - Leora Skolkin-Smith "Hystera"

In the Book Notes series, authors create and discuss a music playlist that relates in some way to their recently published book.

Bob Dylan, Janis Joplin album cover photographer Barry Feinstein dies

The man who shot the covers of Bob Dylan 's 'The Times They Are-A Changin' and Janis Joplin 's 'Pearl' , Barry Feinstein , has died aged 80.

Plus: Janis Joplin dies and Sinéad O'Connor enrages 'SNL' watchers

This week in rock history, Jerry Lee Lewis laid down "Great Balls of Fire," Janis Joplin passed away, Aerosmith bailed their stoner fans out of jail, Sinéad O'Connor enraged American TV watchers and Oasis released ( What's the Story) Morning Glory?

Amy Winehouse’s Early Death Was Unavoidable, Expert Says

Amy Winehouse had been on the wrong track for years before her death at age 27, but now that she's passed (and joined a crowd of late music legends in the process), we know that the music world will be asking itself a lot of difficult questions.

Soul Serenade: Jerry Ragovoy 1930 – 2011

I don't want this column to be an endless funeral parade as we lose legendary figures from the golden age of classic soul.

Best Sellers From The ’70′s: Janis Joplin’s “Pearl”

Recorded in September 1970 during the last thirty days of her life, Pearl established Janis Joplin as one of the greatest singers to ever combine rock and roll and the blues.

Estelle, David Banner & Daley – “Benz” Video

That's a mighty long time to have a company be renown for excellence and high-class standards.