![]() ![]() Initially, they regarded her scrapbook as not for public consumption but then had a change of heart. Janis Joplin (Photo by Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty Images) All things Janis come through them, from official merchandise and books to film proposals (so far only the documentary Janis: Little Girl Blue has got off the ground). Laura and her younger brother, Michael Joplin, have spent most of their adult lives as caretakers of their late sister’s estate. These artefacts are small pieces which come together to give us a thorough picture of the life she was living.” Janis’s younger sister, Laura Joplin, says the scrapbook is a celebratory reflection of the singer at the peak of her career, and “invites us into deep moments with her. Marina Diamandis: ‘When I walked away from music, my sense of purpose evaporated’ Next to pictures of the Monterey performance are assorted reviews of the festival, with very 60s headlines such as “A Warm and Groovy Affair”, which rave about her performance. It is one of several pivotal moments documented in Janis Joplin: Days & Summers, an extensive (and eye-wateringly expensive) scrapbook showcasing Joplin’s personal archive of photographs, letters, newspaper clippings, flyers and sundry souvenirs spanning two years from 1966 to 1968. In DA Pennebaker’s famous film Monterey Pop, in which Joplin belts and hollers her way through “Ball and Chain” while dressed in a gold tunic and matching gold shoes, you can see Mama Cass of the Mamas and the Papas watching from the crowd, her mouth hanging open in astonishment. Their Monterey performance was a major turning point. After several years as a solo artist playing small venues and coffee houses, she had joined the psychedelic rock band Big Brother & the Holding Company in 1966. ![]() Thank you to our generous sponsor, Peoria Chiropractic.In June 1967, a rising young singer named Janis Joplin performed at California’s Monterey Pop Festival and stepped off the stage a star. Join us Friday, July 22 and Saturday, July 23 at 7:30 pm. Lora Stone as Laura Joplin, Jared Coker as Michael Joplin, and Richard Diepenbrock on lead guitar – all solid, seasoned performers in their own right - round out the company of this unforgettable performance. Although this is Shannon’s first time on the Peoria Players stage, she is no newcomer to performing, as she is a member of the River City Blues Society. She had that soulful Janis sound, and what was better – she, too, was a fan.” Born in 1969, Shannon was introduced to the music of Janis at an early age by her mother, and she has been a huge fan ever since. “She sang ‘Me and Bobby McGee.’ Being a huge fan of several of Janis Joplin’s songs, I was hooked. Director Howard Gorman first met Shannon seven years ago in a karaoke bar. ![]() Shannon Johnson stars in this production. Her profound influence on the music world is still heard in many of today’s artists. Janis was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995, and she remains one of the top-selling musicians in the United States. “Me and Bobby McGee,” “Little Girl Blue,” “Cry Baby” and of course, “Piece of My Heart” are just a few selections you’ll enjoy from her iconic song catalogue. The show, written and conceived by Howard Gorman and Shannon Johnson, will highlight Janis’s life, starting in Port Arthur, Texas to her death in 1970 at the age of 27 years old. This fundraiser for Peoria Players will touch upon just a portion of this artist’s amazing career. This weekend, Peoria Players Theatre will present Remembering Janis Joplin, directed by Howard Gorman. ![]()
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