Janis Joplin News & Posts

Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Salutes Janis Joplin

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:27:19

starpulse.com - The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is saluting late blues singer Janis Joplin with a week-long series of events and a star-studded concert in her honor.

Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Salutes Janis Joplin

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:26:52

starpulse.com - The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is saluting late blues singer Janis Joplin with a week-long series of events and a star-studded concert in her honor.

Check Out '30 Rock' Season 3 On Dvd Sept. 22

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 18:38:52

starpulse.com - On the third season of "30 Rock," Liz Lemon tries to avoid jury duty by dressing as Princess Leia, Jenna stars in a biopic about Janis Joplin, and Steve Martin

Rock Album Designer Wilkes Dies

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:03:19

pr-inside.com - Music photographer and art director TOM WILKES, who designed album covers for the ROLLING STONES, JANIS JOPLIN and GEORGE HARRISON, has died. He was 69.Wilkes died after suffering a heart attack on 28 June (09) in Pioneertown, California according to his daughter, Katherine Wilkes Fotch.He designed album covers including the Rolling Stonesâ?? Beggars Banquet, Dave

Wentz Amazed He Survived 27

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 03:06:41

pr-inside.com - FALL OUT BOY rocker PETE WENTZ was so hooked on drugs just two years ago, he didn’t expect to live past the age of 27.Wentz claims he, his bandmates and music bosses fully expected the bassist to die at 27, like his rock heroes Jim Morrison, Janis Joplin and Kurt Cobain.The 29-year-old says, "I spent

Midler Denies Joplin Movie Link

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 09:08:03

pr-inside.com - BETTE MIDLER denies tragic rock star JANIS JOPLIN was the inspiration for her character in the 1979 movie THE ROSE.Midler starred as lead character Rose, a self-destructive rock star who struggled to come to terms with the pressure of being famous.But the star denies a long-time industry rumour the movie was based on the life

Ditto: 'female Singers Are Ignored'

Sun, 02 Sep 2007 03:07:20

pr-inside.com - GOSSIP star BETH DITTO has hit out at the music industry for ignoring feminist icons in favour of male bands.The singer claims successful female singers are often overshadowed by all-male bands such as the Rolling Stones and the Beatles.She says, "It’s as if Patti Smith, Janis Joplin and Etta James never existed."Movie & Entertainment News

Midler's Manager Dead At 64

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 07:06:41

pr-inside.com - BETTE MIDLER’s beloved manager, AARON RUSSO, has lost his cancer battle at the age of 64.The svengali, who also produced movies like Trading Places and Teachers died at Los Angeles’ Cedars-Sinai Medical Center early on Friday (24Aug07).Russo started his career as a concert promoter, representing the likes of The Grateful Dead and Janis Joplin.He became

Herzigova Credits Joplin For Birth

Tue, 07 Aug 2007 20:06:59

pr-inside.com - Supermodel EVA HERZIGOVA calmed her partner GREGORIO MARSIAJ during the birth of their son by playing him soothing music by JANIS JOPLIN.The Czech-born catwalk queen - who became a mother for the first time in June (07) - played a Joplin album during the birth of their son George to prevent her partner from having

Canadian Keyboardist Richard Bell Of The Band Dead At 61 (afp)

Wed, 20 Jun 2007 00:28:13

rd.yahoo.com - AFP - Legendary Canadian songwriter and piano player Richard Bell, once a member of Janis Joplin's Full Tilt Boogie Band, has died of cancer at a Toronto hospital at age 61.

Rock Musician Richard Bell, Who Played With Janis Joplin, Dies At 61

Wed, 20 Jun 2007 00:12:34

starpulse.com - TORONTO (AP) - Keyboardist and songwriter Richard Bell, who played with Janis Joplin, has died of cancer in a Toronto hospital. He was 61.