Janis Joplin Slays ‘Ball and Chain’ in Monterey Pop
When she stepped onto the Monterey stage she was still an unknown. When she left she was on her way to superstardom. This five-minute clip is why.
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Our recap of the year’s chart topping LPs in the U.S. includes many classic rock favorites. Several took years to rise to the top.
Read MoreDion Stuns in Concert: ‘How is He 86?’—Review
The sold-out June 2026 solo acoustic performance, on Bleecker Street in Greenwich Village, was filled with well-wishers as the singer of such early rock ‘n’ roll classics as “The Wanderer” and “Runaround Sue” regaled the crowd with “Words and Music.”
Read MoreHometown Vibes Permeate Bruce Springsteen’s Excellent ‘Live from Asbury Park’: Review
The Boss’ return to familiar turf lends a special flavor to this 2024 performance.
Read MoreA Look Back at the Final—And Most Successful—Police LP, ‘Synchronicity’
The band’s 1983 release, that came after a recording hiatus while touring the world, is much more than the mega-hit single, “Every Breath You Take.”
Read MoreMonterey Pop Festival—10 Killer Performances
Here is a look at some of the finest that went down over those 3 days, and which still loom so largely as we bring contemporary ears to bear on them
Read More11 Essential Wishbone Ash Songs
They combined hard rock, folk and progressive influences into a twin-guitar sound that later influenced many other acts.
Read MoreCarly Simon to Release ‘Comes in Waves,’ First New Studio Album in Over a Decade
The 2026 album was produced alongside a close circle of family, friends, and longtime collaborators who have remained part of her creative world across decades.
Read MoreBonnie Tyler Health Update: Out of Coma, but Remains ‘Very Unwell and in Intensive Care’
The husky-voiced Welsh singer, 75, earned several worldwide pop hits including 1978’s “It’s a Heartache” and 1983’s “Total Eclipse of the Heart.”
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