SAN GERONIMO, Calif. -- Sam Andrew will soon embark on what mildly might be called a challenging task: to replace his rock band's long-dead singer -- Janis Joplin. This time around, his band's ...

Pearl was released just three months after Joplin died from an accidental heroin overdose. Videos by American Songwriter Even though the notion is sad, Janis Joplin’s death and the pain that led ...

Pearl was an escape from the trials of being Janis Joplin. After her death, the collection of material that would eventually become her final album was dubbed Pearl because of the nickname she was ...

Janis Joplin—The Pearl Sessions—Available Everywhere Tuesday, April 17, 2012 On the occasion of Janis Joplin's birthday (January 19), Legacy Recordings is proud to announce the upcoming release of The ...

Janis Joplin wasn't around when her second solo album, Pearl, was issued in January 1971.She wasn't around a few weeks later when it shot to No. 1, either. The singer had died of a heroin overdose ...

Made for Pearl, the L.A.-based line founded by the late rocker's niece, features enough gold, velvet and bellbottoms fit for a true rock star. By Stephanie Chan Made for Pearl Collection Inset - P ...

You need to steel yourself in order to listen to Janis Joplin sing. 5. "Pearl," Janis' best and last album, was released posthumously in January 1971.

Janis Joplin, on the cover of her posthumously released 1971 album 'Pearl.' New documentary 'Janis: Little Girl Blue' delves into the life and times of the late, great singer.

Laura Joplin, who oversees her sister's estate, said the "Search for Pearl" could provide a fitting tribute. "We're not really looking for Janis or a Janis clone.