1970

The Life and Career of Janis “Pearl” Joplin

She paved the way for the modern female Rock Star, through her attitude, looks and voice, her unique vocals and charisma have placed her on the Rock Stardom Pantheon, we look back at the force of nature that was Janis Joplin who died on this day in 1970

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Former child actor Danny Bonaduce turns 65 today

Danny Bonaduce was born on August 13, 1959. The child actor first appeared on television in commercials and on such shows as Bewitched and Mayberry R.F.D. Cast as the wise-cracking Danny Partridge, he shot to stardom as part of the hit show The Partridge Family in 1970.

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Remembering the genius of Alan Wilson

The “Blind Owl” one of the most talented musicians, singers and songwriters of his generation and Canned Heat founder was born on this day in 1943, and between 1969 and 1971 he was the second notable rocker to die at age 27, just over a year after Brian Jones and one month before Jimi Hendrix

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The Doors’ Solid Rock of “Morrison Hotel”

On February 9, 1970, The Doors redefine and reinvent themselves with a solid Rock album that was a drastic departure from their previous (and failed) attempt at making orchestral music. We look back at this timeless Rock classic that even inspired the name of a famous restaurant chain

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15 Quotes By Janis Joplin

Janis Joplin only lived for 27 years, but those years were as intense as it gets. She loved to sing, she loved to live and she loved to see people having fun. She also gave many society outcasts a voice not just through her singing but also her own personal words. We’ve assembled 15 quotes by one of Rock’s most ferocious voices ever

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