Stevie Nicks' Real Thoughts On Being Yelled Off Stage By Janis Joplin

[@GrungeHQ]

What did you think about this stage encounter?

[@katherineknapp6604]

Diva but I'm a little bit of Janis and Stevie! When I'm calm I'm Stevie but I'm angry I'm Janis!

[@Deborahtunes]

Doesn't surprise me that JJ was a nasty/rude person. I expected that. What is interesting is how Stevie sees it. She handled it better than I would have...

[@MsAppassionata]

@@Deborahtunes You act as if you knew JJ. What are you basing that opinion on? Maybe she was having a bad day.

[@NellieKAdaba]

Love it, love Stevie and Janis.

[@dianeryder5895]

Fritz should have not over stayed their time

[@willieluncheonette5843]

"Being yelled off the stage by Janis Joplin was one of the greatest honors of my life."'' LOL

[@SingleTax]

Due to a troubled childhood, Janis was very much a tortured soul, and my hunch is that substance abuse (including alcoholism) made it worse.

[@jamieryall8341]

I'm 72 years old & was in the front row & 20' from Janis Joplin. To hear, see & feel the electric energy from her was magic. I know it sounds trite, but you had to be there.

[@jbabineau1984]

Nicks>Joplin

[@fallon7616]

Nicks❤

[@charliebryer2802]

Doesn’t sound trite to me. I can totally get it

[@christineparis5607]

My parents friend was up at the Monterey Pop Festival and never forgot how unbelievable the energy and change that the music was taking on and how the audience was full of excitement. We lived in the SF Bay Area in the 60s and 70s and Jefferson Airplane played at a club right up the street, they had a devoted following from the beginning. Almost everyone started grabbing mikes and instruments and starting garage bands just to be part of everything! It's so exciting to be in at the start of something huge!

[@janbadinski7126]

She was amazing and very talented, Janis Joplin was too far ahead of her time.

[@gabsfan3988]

When I was a young kid growing up in the 60s, I didn't "get" Joplin at all. All I heard was a lot of screaming. But when I got older and re-watched her in the Monterey Pop Festival and Woodstock films, I came to appreciate the emotion she put into her vocals and her blues/rock singer talent.

[@richardgrier8968]

Yeah me too. I was 13 when I saw her on TV and I thought “what a bunch of noise”. A year later I was wearing the grooves off of the Pearl album, one of the greatest rock albums of all time.

[@carblarson8868]

That is the way I felt about Elvis as a young child. He was a greasy haired guy gyrating on stage. I didn’t understand what all the girls were screaming about until I was much older and could appreciate his voice, looks, and talent. He also was one of a kind.

[@indianoutlaw9647]

Emotion yes, but she screamed. That's not singing.

[@richardgrier8968]

@@indianoutlaw9647 listen to Trust in Me on the Pearl album. She had an edge to her voice but she really could sing.

[@sixslinger9951]

I grew up in the 70s and Janis' voice always made me irritated after about a 1/2 song.....I'm older now and it's even worse than I gave her credit for. OVERRATED!

[@andrewbarker2422]

Janis was before my time and my dad told me a story about his buddy offering him a ticket to go see Janis and Big Brother and the Holding Company. This was 1967, dad turned it down because he never heard of them at that time. Dad still regrets it to this day.....

[@peppersander2457]

Bummer :(

[@hollygolightly7475]

She was singing like that at 26 years old !!

[@milascave2]

@@hollygolightly7475 She must have ben. Keep in mind that she died at age 27.

[@JennyWinters]

I was 7 years old then and my thing at the time was the Doors, as they played that song Light my Fire constantly on the radio. That is all we had back then... the RADIO.

[@shelleysquires2741]

My two absolute favorite female vocalists of all time. Both equally iconic. Both changed the music industry forever and can never be replaced or matched. Janis was relentlessly bullied her entire life...to her, the stage was where she was important, where she was loved, where she was beautiful. That was her sacred space. Her drug addiction did not make her weak, and she was too good for this world. Stevie also battled drug addiction and was involved in several abusive relationships. She also faced heavy scrutiny after speaking out so bravely and candidly about her decision to have an abortion. BOTH of these women are integral figures in women’s rights and in music history. I love them both equally and SO much!!! I almost shared a birthday with Janis (hers is today, mine tomorrow) Stevie Nicks shares a birthday with my late mother (May 26).

[@justsayin991]

Wow!! So eloquently spoken.I agree with you,Shelly...Tooshay

[@shelleysquires2741]

💕💕💕

[@donarthiazi2443]

@@justsayin991 Huh...why the touché(or _tooshay_ rather)? It seems to make no sense?

[@terrymoorefield5918]

Happy birthday, Shelley!✌

[@shelleysquires2741]

Thank you so much 💕

[@paudeenlee]

She preformed in Minneapolis and I saw her then. Must have been 1969 or 1970. I ended up 30 ft. away from her. She was such a powerhouse. Everyone was up on their feet dancing and people from the balcony came down to first floor. The Fire Marshall cut power to the stage and yelled at everyone to return to their seats or the concert was over. Janice flipped out on the Fire Marshall and in very colorful language told him to restore the power. If anything happened at her concert, she would pick up the bill. Power was restored and the concert continued. Janice REALLY rocked that night. It's one of my favorite memories.

[@kodiakbearson8815]

Stevie Nicks and Janis Joplin both had their own personas on stage. Stevie came at you with the air of mystery as the persona as a mysterious, beautiful witch. Janis was the classy, brassy soul singer that was pure blow your head off, in your face performer. Janis, as her alter ego pearl, nobody could touch or hurt her. The insecurities made her both unreachable, yet incredibly vulnerable. Janis had her own brand of,... Shall we say sexy? She had an incredible stage presence, as did Stevie. Hats off to both of these incredible women, their accomplishments speak for themselves.

[@markroberts1838]

Could you imagine the offspring of Joplin and Plant? I’m sure Plant would have insisted on a no touch, non in utero deal, but the potential voice of the child? Forget it

[@rayruddles6104]

I saw Janis Joplin 4 times in the Bay Area on the night they were recording Cheap Thrills with Big Brother and I counted myself lucky to see her. She was the first rock star/godess I saw at the Filmore West.

[@nunyabisniss1179]

IM GREEN WITH ENVY!!! I adore that album. I shut off the world when I play it. Great story, thank you for sharing. Don't you miss the way it was? 💙✌️

[@NBportofino]

I’m jealous

[@mattwilliam4803]

-I lived in San Francisco, and in 2009 - I kid you not - I was in the Haight/Ashbury area, and I saw a young hippie-chick who looked to be in her mid-twenties, and she looked, almost EXACTLY, like Janis Joplin - her face, her hair (but it was red), her dress - everything - it really tripped me out !!! - you had to see her - the resemblance was shocking. - a little later on, someone introduced me to Janis Joplin's friend/ex-housekeeper, who had lived in the attic of Joplin's Haight St. Victorian in the 60's, and she showed me the "Janis Tree", at Hippie-Hill in Golden Gate Park, that Janis Joplin would climb into and sing to people from the top of - good memories.

[@juliekessinger9192]

Wow,ty, share..luv 💝 janis

[@crystalemeralddiamond9571]

I've still got my original Big Brother and the Holding Company Janis Joplin "Cheap Thills" album. She was an amazing singer.

[@kennethiman2691]

Stevie broke another ceiling. Living to old age without dying from substance abuse.

[@TooLooze]

I met Nicks in the 70s when she was unconscious from drugs and alcohol. As an EMT, we had to carry her off her private jet.

[@grievingmom]

@@TooLooze to be fair, he didn't say she never used drugs, just that she never died from substance abuse

[@TooLooze]

@@grievingmom I was just relating my experience with her; I wasn't disagreeing with him. 🕉️☯️🚑

[@carlostejada1479]

well, Jimmy Hendrix never won a shtty R'nR HoF trophy (or maybe after dead) like if that trophy would mean something... at any case he won 1 (in case he did) but no matter how many trophys he didn't win, he is Jimmy fckng Hendrix, and everybody knows his name. (I don't know the name if this ungreatfull victimist female singer) just saying... fckbsfeminism

[@alexhatfield4448]

Addiction support is a lot better than it was in 1965

[@dchura123]

My music teacher first took lessons from Jorma Kaukonen way back when. He said Jorma was there teaching acoustic guitar and Jerry Garcia was there teaching banjo. He said Jorma invited all of his students to see the Jefferson Airplane play along with Janice and a lot of the other stars who were just about to explode on the world at a local venue. As he was about 11 or 12 at the time, he thought it was the most horrible thing he had ever seen and heard - all of this loud discordant music and people in crazy dress. He laughed about it and said he would give anything to go back and see it again now. Sometimes, you just don't know what you have.

[@justsayin991]

I agree completely

[@justsayin991]

Chaos or classics is in the ears of the beholder.😊

[@rhmayer1]

Jorma and Jerry teaching at Draper's Music in Palo Alto?

[@stephenmartin3144]

I saw Janis Joplin and Big Brother and the Holding Company in the Summer of 1968. She belted out her best tunes while drinking from a bottle of Southern Comfort Whiskey. I close my eyes and still hear her. What a talent! I was a 20 year old right out of Basic Training at Fort Ord California. The concert was at The Filmore West Auditorium in San Francisco.

[@sosad9381]

Stephen, I hitchhiked from Chicago to the Monterey Peninsula in the 80s and it turned out to be one of my favorite places I've ever been! Ended up back in Chicago but I rather be there! Where did you end up living later?

[@stephenmartin3144]

@@sosad9381 After 14 months in Vietnam I returned to Southern California, graduated with a business degree and spent the next 40 years in sales and marketing mostly with an Illinois based company. I kept my love of the music of that era. I also saw John Prine at a club in Chicago in the early 70’s. So began another 40 year infatuation with John Prine and his music. I saw him in concert a dozen or so times. Still love his music. I also hitch hiked all over the Western states searching for a rock festival. Janice Joplin was amazing. A Comet that graced our stratosphere so very long ago, but never forgotten. God bless. Steve

[@sosad9381]

@@stephenmartin3144 thanks for the reply! And wow that's a long time in Vietnam, God bless you and thank you! When I was 10 or so in the early seventies all us kids had bracelets with a different name on all of them. With the initials MIA&POW. We were all so worried about you guys over there! Always thought your homecoming was a shameful Injustice. And that did not represent the average person. Politicians and media are still doing the same games.. divide and conquer and people just fall for it every time! I don't understand.

[@megmcguigan3857]

My mom used to go to Fillmore West and Winterland in the late 60's/early 70's and actually smoked out and drank with Janis after a show one time. Another show she has talked about a lot is The Who performing Tommy live. She used to even go when she was heavily pregnant with me in 70. Bill Graham would always check on her and make her sit down because he was afraid she was going to have me there. LOL

[@stephenmartin3144]

@@megmcguigan3857 Filmore West was a great setting for a concert. There were seats but nobody sat in them. Most gathered around the stage, sitting on the floor, staring up at Janice as she belted out song after song, between swigs from her cherished Southern Comfort. Their album Cheap Thrills came out that summer. I still consider it one of rock and roll’s treasures. God bless your mom for taking such good care of you.

[@cyndykated358]

There was never a cooler time in music!!

[@justsayin991]

You are sooooo right! Oh how I wish for a ticket to go back in time back to the sixties.🎵🎶☮️🎵

[@christopherc3951]

Amen to that!

[@budgiemcleod4443]

Janis was the first real female rock star and an absolute legend.

[@pyro3435]

I love Stevie Nicks, but it’s hard to beat the voice of Janis Joplin and Billie Holiday (still my two favorite women in music)

[@DavidLopez-rk6em]

I would give that title to Wanda Jackson, not to take away from Joplin but Wanda came out more than a decade before Janis

[@timeboy8770]

Didn't write anything. A drunk that yelled over a band. Most over rated singer ever.

[@williamgullett5911]

@@timeboy8770 I never got the love for Joplins screaming or Jerry Garcias rambling incoherent guitar playing

[@timeboy8770]

@@williamgullett5911 joplin didn't write either. She got loaded and wished she was Billie Holiday but sounded like nails on a chalkbaord

[@cqtaylor]

"She was not a beautiful woman, but very attractive." That's an amazing line, and I understand what she means.

[@dennisrobbins7857]

agree

[@donarthiazi2443]

@@dennisrobbins7857 We all understand... Stevie was bending over backwards to NOT say "Janis had a pockmarked face with a large nose and was ugly as hell".

[@Shelley550]

@@donarthiazi2443 how Nasty!! Didn't u know beauty only in the eye of the beholder, LOVE JANIS💜

[@myrnabragg9313]

I loved and will always love Janis Joplin’s creativity her stage presence her she was iconic and she never knew it. Love to all the awesome women of Rock Mysic. Thank you

[@DaRoyaleWCheese]

@@Shelley550 I mean she was voted most ugliest man when she attended the University of Texas 🤣

[@demensclay6419]

Grunge is really a top channel: in just a few quick minutes all the information you need and subtitled as well for us foreigners! What a treat this channel!

[@42.0fmthefever5]

I love and miss Janis Joplin ❤😔

[@lysirishfleur3030]

Happy Birthday Miss Joplin

[@DivaInTheWoods]

Stevie Nicks, Tina Turner and Carole King - all very deserving of that status. Each of them have very different styles and sounds, yet when your hear their music, you know who it is. They each command a certain feeling that washes over you. That's how I know it's a gift I'm lucky enough to experience!

[@StormyPeak]

While I admire Stevie Nicks' talent, and I know she deserves to be in the hall of fame, I am also very disgusted that she was so petty minded as to be the one who demanded that Lindsey Buckingham be kicked out of Fleetwood Mac...especially since he was the one who insisted back when asked to join, that if Fleetwood Mac took him, they Had to take Stevie too. He was with the band for decades, and then all of a sudden they kick him out like trash just to make Stevie happy. Actually, in thinking about it, I'm kind of disappointed in all of them.

[@Puffster]

But at the end of the day they made great music. Who cares how it was done lol!

[@yummyyum36719]

I half agree with you. She is petty minded. I can't stand her voice or her songs so IMO she deserves nothing.

[@christineparis5607]

Bands are an extremely dysfunctional family, and no outsider can really understand the reactions and feelings that they have for each other. What to us might seem insane or petty, etc., might be because we weren't in at all the thousands of moments that led to certain decisions. We weren't there when big scenes took place or someone was betrayed, so putting down someones talent or career because they made a personal decision about their partner is getting to involved with something we aren't part of. If we knew all the details, we might feel differently, but don't know. I think it's ok to have opinions about them, but it's also good to realize that the whole story is never told either...

[@cherokeeheartct8633]

Same here.But in my opinion, Janis was no comparison to Stevie . All Janis ever did was yell n scream

[@christineparis5607]

@@cherokeeheartct8633 I used to feel exactly the same way, and was never an admirer of her particular voice. It was just her unadulterated howling like a wounded animal without holding back in any way, that made her so iconic. I think she represented to a lot of people, especially younger people, the frustration and grief with the war, government, pollution, lovers....her uninhibited acting out really represented hippie angst!! But, I hear you!

[@sazonsongs]

It’s the rock and roll hall of fame in name only anymore.

[@porflepopnecker4376]

I have this lifelong fantasy about being able to drop a huge bucket of live lobsters on Stevie Nicks while she's onstage singing. I think it would be both funny and cool of me to do that.

[@stephenhall11]

I dated Stevie in the 1970's and she did her whole act. She was disappointed when I was not enthusiastic,but Janis sang right in front of me at Avalon and there was no comparison. Janis was a power singer like Cocker. They could out sing a choir all by themselves. I like Stevie but for some reason she never became a power singer like Joplin. Hell, I was close to Joplin when she threw his own pop festival in New Orleans. It was another Woodstock and Every body was there. Janis was the very last act and she blew everybody away. I remember her chugging a bottle of Southern Comfort while she was sweating and crying,but all the time belting out the song super strong! Freedom is just another word for nothing left to lose! Boy,did Janis sing it for all of us!

[@mckinleymac3452]

Really? I dated her too! And Beyoncé. And Shakira. And Leslie Knauer. And Lita Ford and and and.... it's wonderful that you can be whatever you want to be on KZbin isn't it???? LMAO

[@WhosoeverBelieveth]

@@mckinleymac3452, he did date her. And notice that he didn't 'brag' about it? 🙄

[@mckinleymac3452]

@@WhosoeverBelieveth Yeah, sure he did kid. Just like I did.

[@Ldawg42069]

me when i lie

[@stephenhall11]

@@Ldawg42069 Lauren why should I lie about this? There is absolutely no reason to lie. People kill me with the way they worship stars! Stevie is just a chick like any other. She does not glow in the dark! Maybe you are living a life that is too secluded and you need to get out more and meet somebody.

[@nancyprohira2571]

R.I.P. Janis Joplin

[@janetarmstrong7010]

I was very lucky to see her with her three different bands. Just broke my heart when she died.

[@markyboy214]

It's better to burn out than to fade away...I miss you Janis 😘

[@dannygjk]

Narrator was incorrect. JJ didn't yell at a band to get off because they were on longer than she liked. She yelled at them because they were on longer than their time window. There is a BIG difference.

[@marisarhodes2446]

I saw Janis Joplin in Toronto in 1970 at CNE Stadium. Little did I know I'd never see her again...

[@jennifers6435]

I was introduced to Janice at her flat near the corner of Haight and Ashbury, as she was drying her frizzy hair in front of the oven..she was doing a show that night…I had no idea at the time who she was…my friend from high school in Redmond, Wa..was her room mate in S.F.

[@bluefinster6209]

Janis was an amazing musician. She was also very insecure. Accepting one's achievements in life and passing the torch takes amazing grace. Janis did not do that.

[@andyandcallie]

She didn't live long enough to pass the torch. She died in her prime.

[@justsayin991]

That's such a shame.She did pass too soon

[@sarahholland2600]

To be fair, troubled souls find day to day life a huge struggle, even if insanely talented. Addiction is an unhealthy attempt to escape emotional pain/grief/trauma/PTSD etc. Whatever her pain was, she's remembered & appreciated.

[@virginiatozier9957]

How many male rock stars are know for thier grace?

[@justsayin991]

She never gave herself the chance.

[@ladyhonor822]

Amen for the Gold dust woman. Philadelphia USA 🇺🇲

[@justsayin991]

Stevie said that being yelled at on stage by Janis was one of the best experiences of her life.even if she did hide behind an amplifier when it happened ! What a visual!😁

[@gatoryak7332]

Nope. Listen again.

[@justsayin991]

Nope...I read it...and read it again.doesnt mean it's fact...you should know that...take care

[@justsayin991]

@@gatoryak7332 Google Stevie Nicks "Real thoughts on being yelled off stage by Janis Joplin" Listen to it in it's entirety. I've better things to do with my time than write bullshit.tah tah.

[@karrenpopovics2780]

I'm 76 and I still listen to Janis. I love the RRHF with Melissa Etheridge and Joss Stone

[@tolerance2024]

Me too Melissa Joss Stone.....AMAZING TRIBUTE..what happened to Joss

[@christyl5481]

My first reaction is Stevie was threatened by Janis, why come out with this alleged story talking trash about an iconic singer. She will never be as talented as Janis even decades later. She not only insults Janis then tries to end on a good note 😂

[@willbrown6615]

💜 I really enjoyed this!... I love both of these gorgeous lady's 💋

[@mpgabriel819]

Stevie nicks nou een fan van ons en nog steeds Roosgarden 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@justicewokeisutterbs8641]

Arrogance is not admirable. Humility is.

[@pyro3435]

I love Stevie Nicks, (And a lot of music from the 60’s and 70’s). But while you listen to most music, Janis Joplin is kind of like Billie Holiday in a way… they’re of the small percentage that you don’t just listen to, you can feel it.

[@Pachecure]

If I were you, I'd take down this post. Most of the information here is incorrect. Stevie was not a member of any music ensembles at all while she attended high school. The Fritz Rabyne Memorial Band was her first music lab in, Fall of 1967, a year after she had graduated from Menlo-Atherton. Fritz only played one time on the same stage with Ms Joplin, Big Brother, and the Holding Company, and that was Feb 9, 1968. That Joplin is alleged to have yelled at Nicks and her bandmates? That never happened. I really doubt Stevie was even backstage when I was back there. Janis even offered me a swig of her Southern Comfort. It was just the guys who went to meet the stars in their Green Room. There were no animosities that night. What Stevie alleged in that entire interview was out of her imagination only. This year, I'm publishing a book about the founding of Fritz. Over the years, there have been way too many poorly-researched, uncorroborated, incorrect, and bad stories told about Fritz that have compelled me to set the record straight.

[@m.f.richardson1602]

Interesting. Love Janice. Thank you💕🇺🇲

[@ekayaniperforms]

Janis Joplin unmatchable. The energy of her shows incredible.

[@1besieged]

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 'breakin' the glass ceiling ' STEVIE NICKS! Way to go Lady of the Mountain!

[@justsayin991]

Love the song "sorcerer" Love Trouble in ShangriLa " Did you know that Cheryl Crow designed the S with the serpent on the cover of this album? Just a little something I read in a biography called "Gold Dust Woman',by Stephen Davis.

[@1besieged]

@@justsayin991 Thanks for letting me know, Sheryl's dad I believe may be an attorney, tidbit.

[@kenrudsvick7633]

Been a fan of Joplin since the Cheap Thrills album, first I've heard of her having attitude with other musicians like that. Don't really believe it. Never heard of Nicks being like that either.Sounds fabricated to me. Joplin & Nicks were in different circles, musically. Mac played blues in 69/70. Joplin would have loved it.

[@clairewyndham1971]

I was privileged enough to see Janis in the Grande Ballroom in Detroit back in 68. She was electric.

[@crmlcd]

This is my era and I live In Monterey. I never had an appreciation for Janis. This music cemented my love and loyalty for Motown.

[@jacksampsonforever]

This was awesome. Love Stevie. and hell YES Tina deserves to be there twice!!

[@shawnleprechaun482]

Yeah she does!!!🧡Anna May

[@barrygiddey9139]

Being alive is an achievement in itself

[@shawnleprechaun482]

💥amen. Staying alive is an even greater achievement.

[@sylvesterbestertester1013]

Can't imagine Joplin and Hendrix. Must have been amazing.

[@cyloneking01]

In 1972 I worked as a parking attendant at the Garden State Arts Center Janis Joplin Played There 3 nights I got to meet her when she was rehearsing earlier in the day There was a backup band that played before her There name was Sea Train They never became famous or well known Janis and the guy from Sea Train was sitting on the hill in back of the Arts Center smoking a joint Her concerts for those three days was sold out There was so much traffic She was amazing She mentioned she didn’t want to be on the east coast but she had sold out shows all three nights This was in New Jersey I’ll never forget it

[@BuzzyStreet]

Janis died in1970.

[@cyloneking01]

@@BuzzyStreet you’re right I didn’t remember correctly The year It was 1970 She did 3 shows I worked there and met her

[@effdonahue6595]

@@BuzzyStreet She did a comeback tour in 1972 👻 doh!

[@vidpie]

@@cyloneking01 On August 11, 1970, per the Internet

[@cyloneking01]

@@vidpie You are correct I got the wrong year Thank you

[@plutosmoon8349]

As a former Heroin Addict (1994-1999) I can tell you that was Janis needing a Fix. I remember being the meanest SOB in the World coming down & then ready to offer my soul to anyone who was in need high. Lots of Apologies came after quitting. I still see people I screwed over from that time now. Maybe 1 or 2 a year & I apologize & ask for forgiveness.

[@rs9003]

As encounters go; its mild...bordering on cute. The Eagles Frey and Felder breaking up on stage or Carly Simon beating up Pretenders Chrissie Hynde at a Joni Mitchell concert...

[@coolcat6303]

I’ve never even heard about that last one. That’s crazy.

[@danv.872]

When I was 13, I crushed on Stevie. When I grew up, I fell in love with Janis.

[@marisarhodes2446]

"I remember you well in the Chelsea Hotel You were talkin' so brave and so sweet..." Leonard Cohen

[@sandrabrown5909]

I grew up listening to Janis Joplin my mom was a big fan she had a voice and unique sound that was so strong so powerful she loved life her way and on her terms and didn’t put up with anyones crap she sang from her heart and put her heart and soul into her music Stevie nicks is a big icon but I can’t listen to her voice she sounds like someone who always has a stuffed up knows it’s like nails on a chalkboard Jami’s Joplins music never gets old and only gets better with time such a shame she died so young

[@karladuncan4026]

Wow! I 💘 all these talented artists!

[@down-the-rabbit-hole]

I never could stand Joplin's voice. I appreciate that many people like her, but her voice is definitely an acquired taste....

[@crystalemeralddiamond9571]

Stevie and Janis are - and were - very different in their style and talents. And to further complicate things audiences all have their individual preferences. So comparing the two and deciding who's the "better" one is impossible. I think Stevie's gorgeous. I wish I had half her beauty, talent and style. And from the short time Janis was around I think she was a fabulous singer who could have been a super star if she hadn't passed away so young. What a sad loss. *give 'Ball and "Chain" a listen - wow! I could never choose between them.

[@down-the-rabbit-hole]

@@crystalemeralddiamond9571 Yea, regarding the voice, I just never got into the gritty sounding voice of Janis Joplin. I guess it just didn't sound very Female to me and that was a turn-off. Again, just my preference...

[@cmdraven]

I could say same for Nicks' voice.

[@down-the-rabbit-hole]

@@cmdravenStevie still sounds more like a woman than Jan did :)

[@andyandcallie]

@@crystalemeralddiamond9571 Apparently, you weren't around at the time but she definitely WAS a superstar when she died, equal to Hendrix and Jim Morrison.

[@Jgawd]

Top 3 female vocalists for me, Janis, Stevie, and Ann Wilson 🔥

[@justsayin991]

I agree with you on that one.Anne Wilson is phenomenal.

[@TheEWFX29]

Aretha Franklin has to be up there all time, if not the greatest female voice of all time.

[@Jgawd]

@@TheEWFX29 yes definitely

[@caroleann_2142]

GRACE SLICK!

[@janc8199]

Karen Carpenter had the voice of an Angel..Not only could she sing but played the drums.

[@qrptedmac]

I never got Joplin. Just screaming not singing. I don’t get it.

[@orangesharpy]

100% agree

[@andyandcallie]

You're not familiar with her music in any detail, I see. Her voice ran the gamut from tender and soft to volcanic. Listen to Summertime or Ball and Chain. She could be very subtle, believe it or not.

[@pdw_art__musicoriginal3699]

Agree

[@jessehaaland7689]

Cool video.

[@RockyRajkumar-yg1ee]

My top 2 favourite female vocals ❤❤❤

[@SuperSoFlow]

Perhaps Janis was the first to roll eyes at her...she wouldn't be the last.

[@martharunstheworld]

HAHAHA!!!!!

[@waltspears8179]

Janis was a power house with amazing spiritual. Force .and didn't sell her soul to the evil one .the demons never got Janis

[@carolsayre7364]

Except the demon of addiction.

[@elainewaller-rose9707]

@@carolsayre7364 There was that. But to be fair, Stevie struggled with addiction also (cocaine) but was able to get clean.

[@Nobody-ld7mk]

Nicks outclassed the Screamer by light years, no menial algorithms to compare amongst those two.

[@danielhudak4850]

Janis Joplin. Screech. Lets face reality here...the only reason Joplin is so popular now is because of her passing. There is NO WAY anyone can really honestly say the like her screeching. No way.

[@R00siable]

Yeah, they hate on Yoko, yet love Joplin. They're pretty much the same "quality".

[@amyevastarchild6199]

I Loved Jefferson Airplaine Bhut my 2 favorite Singers are Dolores o'Riordan Cranberries R.I.P 💖 End Fleetwood Mac Stevie Nicks❤

[@siriosstar4789]

i saw joplin at the Winterland ballroom in San fran in the mid sixties . She was fairly intoxicated and would go around to the back of the amps where she had a pint of what looked like whiskey . The stage was elevated and had a walking area in the back , so one could hang out back there if you wanted a different view of the performance .

[@iseektruth7435]

Stevie is so gorgeous with a hauntingly beautiful voice!! All of her songs as well as the group’s songs, are part of my life as I was growing up with Fleetwood Mac…

[@pbohearn]

Madonna has said that Stevie Nicks was a big influence on her musical development as Fleetwood Mac was the biggest band at the time and Madonna was in high school

[@thesatanicmajesty]

Janis, Grace and Stevie, the holy trinity ✨️

[@1sttvbn]

Bogus, Hendrix NEVER toured with Joplin. They were at a couple of major festivals together, but Hendrix never toured with Joplin.

[@justsayin991]

You are so right on that one!

[@mike196212]

Are you saying there are only two other solo female performers in the Hall? What about Aretha Franklin? Roberta Flack? I don't know much about the Hall. Feel free to correct me or enlighten me,anyone.

[@bryancotner9285]

The Show I thought she was ran into Janis was at the Winterland festival, in 1968, not 1970. Because Fritz had broken up by 1970. And it was just Buckingham and Nicks. Because I actually read this account, first, on the sleeve of the Big Brother, live at Winterland festival 1968. Stevie Nicks' story is in the footnotes of that live album, and she describes the encounter as they do here,in this video. I just believe they have the date wrong.

[@MsBrawk]

just in time for what would have been JJ's 79th birthday!

[@justsayin991]

Janis did that? Hmmm Stevie. did something that Janis unfortunately didn't do. She handled her demons and became the icon that she is Love you Stevie..miss you Janis.

[@JCcreates927]

Nicks didn’t even join Fleetwood Mac until she was 27, same age as Janis was when she died. Nicks didn’t sober up until 1994 she was over 40, Nicks was just lucky she didn’t OD.

[@cherokeeheartct8633]

YES SHE DID!And that's why she's still here today. I've never liked Janis,couldnt sit and listen to any of her songs, the yelling n screaming was too much,and that's not talent to me.I know some people thought she had talent,because of how famous she was, I never understood why.Anyone can get on stage n yell n scream

[@justsayin991]

@@cherokeeheartct8633 Thank you,Cherokee.I appreciate your response.

[@lindaeasley5606]

Say what you will about Stevie ,but the lady had the courage and will to get off the drugs and get help. She knew they were ruining her life. Unfortunately ,Janis was one messed up diva and paid the price for living the life she did when she got famous

[@cherokeeheartct8633]

@@justsayin991 ?oh crap I meant to send that to someone else sorry lol

[@slm3913]

Sorry, almost 70 here, Janis Joplin couldnt sing! She screamed everything out. Stevie Nicks on the other hand was great. We all knew who was better. And look where Janis is because of very poor decisions. Dead. Stevie Niicks, still looking good and singing great.

[@johnjames6980]

I thought Laura Nyro was in RnR HOF? And Joni Mitchell?

[@dogprobs1238]

Of course there are many other women in the R&R HOF, but Stevie was the first WOMAN to be inducted TWICE. Once as a MEMBER of an inducted band (Fleetwood Mac, obvs) AND she was also inducted as a SOLO artist. She was later joined by Tina Turner and Carol King who have both achieved the same recognition.

[@markdoherty754]

I had Neil Finn frown at me once. Special moment I will always treasure.

[@mucous-membrane]

You saddo.

[@sherrybirchall8677]

The actual story starts at 1:35

[@farukcarushi4983]

Ann Wilson needs to be in that dang ol HOF twice too!

[@dragonwithagirltattoo598]

My husband has never cared for Janis Joplin. He did take me to see Fleetwood Mac. I guess musical taste is subjective. I love Stevie!

[@elainewaller-rose9707]

Not Aretha? Not Joni? I don't understand the metrics of "same prestige".

[@lifeintheshack2193]

Janis sang from her soul ,you could feel her pain ,not all about beauty for some ,Stevie

[@thebuddyholly]

Stevie is not just looks please

[@tomsmith5216]

I disconnected her phone in 1969 for not paying the bill.

[@wendyladybug355laurie4]

You Beast😳😪LMAO😂🤣 HAPPY BLESSED NEW YEAR'S 👼👼💃💃🥰🥰💝💝

[@tomsmith5216]

@@wendyladybug355laurie4 LOL, mu partner and I were invited to a party at the house that weekend. It was kind of awkward and cool at the same time 😁

[@GaZonk100]

@@tomsmith5216 it would have been disconnected at the exchange before you came to take it? (ex-tech)

[@kenrudsvick7633]

"Oh, well"

[@tomsmith5216]

@@GaZonk100 Yeah, it was what we called "strapped" first, in the Central office ( old panel equipment). A work order was given to the installers to re.ove thd phone.

[@Trinity4me]

Janice was ok at best. There are hundreds of female rock singers that could sing her off the stage. Before you cast me into reviewers hell, stop and realize she was just one of the best of her time, but not of all time. She had a raspy voice, and that was cool, but to call her one of the best female rock vocalist of all time is a gross misinterpretation. Joplin fans are gonna say I’m out of my mind, but it’s just because they are not being honest with themselves.

[@AndreaA127]

Thats your OPINION AND OPINIONS ARE NOT FACTS!

[@jennifers6435]

Always has been my favorite female singer

[@tiffanyroseangeles34]

Stevie will rock until she cannot. Like the Rolling Stones!😊

[@nugsymalone1247]

I actually like Janis, much cooler than Steamy Dicks. The best years of Fleetwood mac were with Peter Green and even Bob Welch

[@larryhall7998]

Makes me think of the day when the MC-5 told Janis to Kick Out The Jams or get off the stage at the Grande Ballroom in Detroit

[@bigdeal6852]

Stevie...is a little weird...but smoking hot ! I ALWAYS liked her Singing !!

[@chewycenter7690]

If I were in the audience I would have been yelling for Janis to get off the stage. Ugh!

[@hollygolightly7475]

Janis was always smiling and laughing what a great girl✌️

[@ALD56]

"She was not a beautiful woman, but very attractive" That's how I've always felt about Janis, since first hearing and seeing her as a kid. Not pretty in the conventional sense, but she had an aura of raw sensuality that just added to her appeal as a singer. She was hippie sexy.

[@denine5232]

So weird to be commenting on her appearance. That would never happen with a Male singer

[@donarthiazi2443]

@@denine5232 Oh boo-hoo

[@ALD56]

@@denine5232 You're kidding, right?

[@denine5232]

@@ALD56 No.

[@mns8732]

Nick's will never rise to Janice's heights.

[@sherryarflin726]

Hell, Joplin could have yelled at me all day for all I would have cared !

[@hushmoney2058]

Thats what's the Rodies Said ...

[@gmoodeed3573]

Janis was a blues singer, with society’s whip marks across her back. She would last a week around this world today! Before they would have killed her!

[@PortofinoArts]

Beauty's in the eye of the beholder.

[@Kikilang60]

Nicks had a great voices, and she looked good. All the that other stuff is crap. Record companies like to break up goups, and single out the face, I once singled out from the the pack, your dead meat. Fleetwood Mac was a solid group. They fought some, but it was always them against the world. When Nicks joined the goup, it was the first day of the band dying. Stevie Nicks was biggger than the band itself. The truth is you can always buy talent, who needs to share the lime light? Nicks pressence nuked the band. The new audiences wanted to see a gorgous face sing songs. How many successfull albums did Nicks make after the leaveing the band? Of people love you for your looiks, what happens when your looks go? That talent you can buy, is owned by the record companies. There is always newer younger faces to invest time an money on. Egos ruin bands and music. I was never a fan of Seinfeild, but he was asked, "Do you feel upstagged by your costars?" He said, "No. Good people make it so I don't have to work so hard. With a strong cast I grow and learn everyday."

[@bigimskiweisenheimer8325]

Why you hating on Stevie Nicks, she is a massively talented performer and she DID have great success solo, so I don't know what the hell your talking about. FM is a. Good band but Mick is an average drummer at best and was so coked up in the 70s and 80s it's a wonder his heart didn't explode. Buckingham is a vertuoso on guitar, a true master.

[@rockit6553]

Janis....what a spoiled prima donna!!!!! But SO much TALENT!!!!!!!!!!

[@AndreaA127]

How was Janis Spoiled???? She had a horrendus childhood and faught for her success, and Janis was always nice to her fans,( cant say the same for Stevie) i think you meant to say Stevie the prima donna spoiled brat who, got to where she is because of Lindsey, tom petty and her fans who she never acknoleges follow her blindly!