1001 Album Complaints14 Apr 2025

The Story Behind: Janis Joplin - Pearl, Ep 204

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Janis Joplin dreamed of being a famous blues singer and moved from Texas to San Francisco to make it happen. The guys discuss psych rock's delta blues origins, 70s keyboard aesthetics, and the importance of repertoire.

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