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JANIS JOPLIN Janis Joplin (January 19, 1943 – October 4, 1970) Janis Joplin and her crew arrived at the Woodstock Festival by helicopter on August 16, 1969. They had to be picked up from their motel due to the huge traffic jam caused by the massive attendance at the festival. Janis felt dizzy and nervous seeing the huge number of people from the helicopter. Despite wanting to perform immediately, she had to wait for about 10 hours backstage and watch the performances with her partner Peggy Caser

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“[Janis] is simply one of the most exciting performers to watch and to hear. Her band is no more than a setting for her voice; it emphasizes showmanship with arrangements built around her voice.” -THE GREAT SPECKLED BIRD On this day in 1969, Janis performed at the iconic Woodstock . Her performance began at 2 AM on Sunday morning, but the crowd was still buzzing with energy. Janis performed her legendary hits “Piece of My Heart,” “Ball and Chain,” and more. Check out her setlist and her rockin’