Janis Joplin freedom’s just another shirt
Janis Joplin freedom’s just another shirt This Saturday the 12-year tradition continues in golden style as we wish Janis Joplin a happy birthday, in a way only Minnesota artist Jill Mikelson and special guests Reed Grimm, and Mae Simpson can do. The mystique of Janis Joplin has both captivated and haunted the souls of artists since her passing in 1970. Her short life and musical career still hold influence over multiple generations, as Jill Mikelson and guests keep the birthday candles lit 49 years since her passing. Janis Joplin freedom’s just another shirt . Jill Mikelson holds the title of President/Executive Producer of Happy Birthday Janis. [Music In Minnesota] How did this B-day celebration become a tradition? [Jill Mikelson] I had the honor of playing Janis Joplin in a show in 2007 at Ordway Center called LOVE, JANIS for 10 weeks and after the show closed, I just didn’t want to stop sharing her life and music, so we put together a show right around her birthda...