Janis JoplinJanis Joplin
Rise Up Singing
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Current format, Book, 2010, , Available . Offered in 0 more formatsIntroduces the life and career of the iconic music performer, commemorates the anniversary of her death, and draws on anecdotes from friends and bandmates that help examine her relationships, musical themes, and ongoing influence.
This book examines the life and musical career of Janis Joplin.
A young fan's introduction to the life and career of the iconic music performer commemorates the 40th anniversary of her death and draws on anecdotes from friends and bandmates that help examine her relationships, musical themes and ongoing influence.
Forty years after her death, Janis Joplin remains among the most compelling and influential figures in rock-and-roll history. Her story'told here with depth and sensitivity by author Ann Angel'is one of a girl who struggled against rules and limitations, yet worked diligently to improve as a singer. It's the story of an outrageous rebel who wanted to be loved, and of a wild woman who wrote long, loving letters to her mom. And finally, it's the story of one of the most iconic female musicians in American history, who died at twenty-seven.
Janis Joplin includes more than sixty photographs, and an assortment of anecdotes from Janis's friends and band mates. This thoroughly researched and well-illustrated biography is a must-have for all young artists, music lovers, and pop-culture enthusiasts.
This book examines the life and musical career of Janis Joplin.
A young fan's introduction to the life and career of the iconic music performer commemorates the 40th anniversary of her death and draws on anecdotes from friends and bandmates that help examine her relationships, musical themes and ongoing influence.
Forty years after her death, Janis Joplin remains among the most compelling and influential figures in rock-and-roll history. Her story'told here with depth and sensitivity by author Ann Angel'is one of a girl who struggled against rules and limitations, yet worked diligently to improve as a singer. It's the story of an outrageous rebel who wanted to be loved, and of a wild woman who wrote long, loving letters to her mom. And finally, it's the story of one of the most iconic female musicians in American history, who died at twenty-seven.
Janis Joplin includes more than sixty photographs, and an assortment of anecdotes from Janis's friends and band mates. This thoroughly researched and well-illustrated biography is a must-have for all young artists, music lovers, and pop-culture enthusiasts.
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