Janis Joplin

I was riding the bus from Belize City back to Belmopan today, and this little lady snuck her way into the shuffle on my iPod. Every time I listen to Janis, I feel like I'm discovering her for the first time. She was a true rockstar who knew how to jam. When you listen to her play, you know she is pouring her entire soul into her music, and she creates the kind of emotion a real artist knows how to convey.


I think rock n' roll really lost itself in the 1980s. The classic rock of the 60s and 70s was something that will never be rivaled in the music world, and artists like Janis are the reason why. So do yourself a favor and find out what you've been missing, and check out the treasure that is classic rock, starting with Miss Janis. You won't be disappointed, and a whole new world will be opened to your musical taste buds.  You'll also finally understand why our parents think our music today is so terrible (and with valid reason- artists like Janis do tend to put Lil Wayne and Katy Perry to shame).


I couldn't decide on a single song to depict her awesomeness, and finally I just gave in and decided to post two classic hits. My personal favorite is "Me and Bobby Mcgee", but don't take my word for it, create your own playlist. So enjoy my friends, and rock on.

"Cry Baby" covered by Janis Joplin from the album Pearl

"Me and Bobby McGee" covered by Janis Joplin from the album Pearl