35K views · 2.6K reactions | Today in 1969, Janis performed a rockin’ late-night 2AM set at the first ever three-day Woodstock Music and Art Fair in Bethel, New York, for over half a million people. Listen to the Queen’s Spotify playlist with all the hits she performed at the iconic festival here: https://found.ee/JanisWoodstock  Photos courtesy of Getty Images. | Janis Joplin | Facebook

“[Janis] is simply one of the most exciting performers to watch and to hear. Her band is no more than a setting for her voice; it emphasizes showmanship with arrangements built around her voice.” -THE GREAT SPECKLED BIRD On this day in 1969, Janis performed at the iconic Woodstock . Her performance began at 2 AM on Sunday morning, but the crowd was still buzzing with energy. Janis performed her legendary hits “Piece of My Heart,” “Ball and Chain,” and more. Check out her setlist and her rockin’

JANIS: HER LIFE AND MUSIC, Holly George-Warren’s definitive biography about the Queen of Rock & Roll, arrives October 22nd. Pre-order your copy now: https://found.ee/LifeAndMusic | Janis Joplin

Happy birthday to the Queen of Rock and Roll, Janis Joplin. ❤️ “As a young woman in the early Sixties, Janis Joplin was pushing the era’s boundaries well before she ever recorded a note.” -ROLLING STONE. Photos courtesy of Getty Images. | Janis Joplin

Celebrating the incredible life of Janis Joplin today on her birthday 🎉 | Spotlight - Sony Music UK