How Janis Joplin Inspired Tom Petty's 'The Waiting'
Songwriter first got the chorus from a line by the late singer. Then came the hardest part.
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The True Story Behind Janis Joplin's 'Me and Bobby McGee'
The producer who hired Kris Kristofferson to write "Me and Bobby McGee" has been inducted to the Country Music Hall of Fame — and the former secretary who inspired it was in the audience.
Michelle Williams in Talks to Star as Janis Joplin
A long-gestating Janis Joplin biopic might eventually star three-time Oscar nominee Michelle Williams.
When Janis Joplin Became a Star With 'Cheap Thrills'
One of the most dynamic singers of her generation set the template for anyone standing behind a microphone.
This Day in Rock History - August 3
On this day in rock history, AC/DC unleashed their final album with singer Bon Scott, and Def Leppard overcame tragedy to release their best-selling record.
Janis Joplin Film News: Acclaimed Director Signs on for Amy Adams-led Biopic
Jean Marc-Vallee, director of 'Dallas Buyers Club,' has signed on to direct the Janis Joplin biopic starring Amy Adams.
See What Your Favorite Dead Rock Stars Would Look Like If They Were Still Alive
Here's what some of rock's best-loved deceased stars would look like if they were alive today.