They were some of the most talented musicians and performers of their generation, and in their short lives, each made a lasting impact.

Janis Joplin idolized this legendary singer, whose talent and style inspired her iconic voice and legendary rock career.

Rock music has always thrived on reinvention. Many of the early rock tunes were covers of blues and R&B songs. Rock guitarists were notorious for borrowing licks from blues songs and powering them ...