Kris Kristofferson penned “Me and Bobby McGee.” Inspired by a secretary of one of his friends, this track became one of Kristofferson’s greatest moments as a songwriter. He played into the traditional ...

Janis Joplin was a force, and she was even more incredible live. Sadly, many of us were too young to hear her sing in person, and all we have to get an idea of how good she was is a somewhat limited ...

Janis Joplin thrilled rock fans with her soulful music. As she burst onto the scene in the late 1960s, she was known for songs that were a unique mix of rock, folk, and blues. After her death in 1970, ...

Known as "The Queen of Rock" and “The Queen of Psychedelic Soul," Janis ... Joplin recorded vocals for "Half Moon" and "Cry ...