What do Nickleback and Janis Joplin have in common with October 4th?
Janis Joplin unfortunately passed away on October 4th, 1970, and joined the 27 club due to a drug overdose. Janis Joplin rose to fame in the late 1960’s with her blues inspired vocals. She is the most popular and widely known rock star of her time due to her powerful and unique voice. Her first album in 1969, “I Got Dem Ol’ Kozmic Blues Again Mama!”, received mixed reviews. It wasn’t until after her death that her second album, “Pearl”, in 1971 was a major success. Although, her career was cut short, she did perform in Vancouver at the Pacific Coliseum in 1967 with the band “Big Brother”.
“Janis Joplin’s star rose fast, burned bright and burned out too soon. The blues-influenced rocker had one of the most powerful voices of the Sixties. Her voice is equal parts tough and vulnerable, a shout into the void that resonated with a generation.” -ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME pic.twitter.com/zfK1wkuerQ
— Janis Joplin (@JanisJoplin) October 4, 2022
I listened to Janis Joplin as a child and was entranced by her unique voice right from the get-go. I was obsessed with the songs “Me and Bobby Mcgee” and “Mercedes Benz”. I don’t think I have ever heard anyone come close to the talent that Janis had. I have to say, most of the people in the 27 club have left such a big and lasting impression on music scene, that it’s a shame they died at such a young age.
Now, don’t give me a hard time because I am proud to say I’m a Nickleback lover. I know a lot of people have their opinions, but just keep them to yourselves. I have to represent my rockstar homies that come from Vancouver.
On this day October 4th, 2005, Nickleback released their fifth and most popular album, “All The Right Reasons”. It went on to be #1 in Canada and the US, where it sold over 10 million copies. This album had hits like “Photograph”, “Far Away” and “Rockstar”.