Janis Joplin: Rise Up Singing

Forty years after her death, Janis Joplin remains among the most compelling and influential figures in rock-and-roll history. Her story told here with depth and sensitivity by author Ann Angel is one of a girl who struggled against rules and limitations, yet worked diligently to improve as a singer. It s the story of an outrageous rebel who wanted to be loved, and of a wild woman who wrote long, loving letters to her mom. And finally, it s the story of one of the most iconic female musicians in American history, who died at twenty-seven. Janis Joplin includes more than sixty photographs, and an assortment of anecdotes from Janis s friends and band mates. This thoroughly researched and well-illustrated biography is a must-have for all young artists, music lovers, and pop-culture enthusiasts. "