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

If sandpaper and soul met a rose and birthed a child, that child would probably sound something like Janis Joplin. Joplin sang from the soul and with a voice hewn as if from sandpaper. And she lived a ...

On this day in 1970, Janis Joplin began recording what would become her calling card and a piece of integral music history.

The full cast has been revealed for A Night with Janis Joplin, starring and co-directed by Mary Bridget Davies, which runs at Bell Theater. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.