10 Ways to Honor Janis Joplin – 44 Year Anniversary
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44 years ago tomorrow, Janis Joplin passed away in Los Angeles at the age of 27. She had two obvious talents; her raspy and gutsy voice which still manages to manifest a case of stank face and "the feels;" and her valiant spirit that'll make your grandmother throw the sign of the horns with her hands.
While she died alone in her hotel room (#105), we join many a rock history devotee around the world to pay tribute to the original Queen of Rock – and if Janis holds a little piece of your heart, here are 10 ways you can join the party:
1. Visit Barney's Beanery in West Hollywood. Janis had drinks with her bandmate at Barney's Beanery before going back to her hotel and... well, the rest is history. Janis carved her name on a wooden tabletop at Barney’s; it now hangs from the ceiling inside the restaurant. https://www.flickr.com/photos/lookingforjanis/6337477966/
Barney’s Beanery
8447 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
(323) 654-2287
2. Take a stroll down Franklin Avenue. The Highland Gardens Hotel (next to the Magic Castle) is where Janis’ body was discovered in room #105, back then it was called The Landmark Motel. Rumor has it that Don Hoyt, a personal friend of Janis rents the room every year on the week of October 4th to celebrate her passing.
Highland Gardens Hotel
7047 Franklin Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 850-0536
3. Listen to NPR’s 7-minute piece called “Janis Joplin: The Queen of Rock” http://www.npr.org/2010/06/07/127483124/janis-joplin-the-queen-of-rock
4. Rent “The Rose” (1979) -- The movie stars Bette Midler, her role is inspired by Janis. Last we heard this was out of print so you'll have to find one of the few surviving video rental shops. In West Hollywood, we have Video West. Angelenos, San Franciscans and the fine people of Berkley can visit Amoeba Music where you can find… well, EVERYTHING. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0079826
Video West (West Hollywood)
805 Larrabee St
West Hollywood, CA 90069
(310) 659-5762
http://bit.ly/therose2005
Amoeba Music
6400 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 245-6400
http://www.amoeba.com
Or, if you’re in the mood for something more unscripted, watch Monterey Pop instead. It’s a doc about the Monterey Pop Festival which launched Janis’ career into superstardom. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-E2tU4Mbxg
5. Have a shot of Southern Comfort and toast to good ol' Pearl. Southern Comfort was Janis' drink of choice.
Riot House Bar
8401 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
(323) 785-6090
@rhweho
^Remember to please drink responsibly.
6. Read “Buried Alive: The Biography of Janis Joplin”. Book Soup usually has it in stock. http://www.booksoup.com/book/9780517586501
Book Soup
8818 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90069
(310) 659-3110
7. Take the Hollywood Tragical History Tour. It’s the best tour in town, it’s highly curated, the information given on the tour is accurate, and they cover Janis’ story.
Dearly Departed Tours
6603 Sunset Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028
(323) 466-3696
8. Take a selfie in front legendary rock photographer, Baron Wolman’s huge photo of Janis. Multiplex I lives above the lobby of Andaz West Hollywood, you can get a great shot from the second floor (M LEVEL). http://www.pinterest.com/pin/277112183297374654/
Andaz West Hollywood (Hotel)
8401 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069
(323) 656-1234
9. Proudly don a feather boa; it doesn’t matter if you’re a guy or a lady. Hit the shops on Melrose Avenue or your favorite vintage shop. http://rockinstyle.blogspot.com/2012/02/janis-joplin.html
Wasteland
7428 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 653-3028
Warwick Estates
6507 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 460-6667
https://www.facebook.com/quemonoandwarwick
10. Get a tattoo. Janis had a symbol on her wrist and a little heart on her breast; both were by tattoo artist Lyle Tuttle. Janis explained, “I wanted some decoration. See, the one on my wrist is for everybody; the one on my tit is for me and my friends.” She paused and chuckled, “Just a little treat for the boys, like icing on the cake.”
http://www.vanishingtattoo.com/tattoo/celeb-joplin.htm
Shamrock Social Club
9026 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
(310) 271-9664
http://shamrocksocialclub.com
The Honorable Society
8424 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
(323) 654-2440
http://www.thehonorablesociety.com
Come back and let us know how you chose to honor Janis, even if it’s not on this list.
October 3, 2014 by Agustin Cruz Learn more about us at http://www.westhollywood.andaz.com