Janis Joplin

Janis Joplin Performs 'Ball & Chain' at Monterey Pop Festival

Monterey County Fairgrounds
Monterey, CA, United States

• At the time of the Monterey Pop Festival on June 18, 1967, Janis Joplin was enjoying a significant rise in her music career. She had recently released... Read Full Description >

  At the time of the Monterey Pop Festival on June 18, 1967, Janis Joplin was enjoying a significant rise in her music career. She had recently released her debut studio album, "Big Brother and the Holding Company," which was a pivotal moment in her career, establishing her unique voice and style. "Ball & Chain," the song performed at Monterey, showcases her powerful vocal delivery and emotional depth, which captivated audiences and marked her as a standout performer at the festival. This performance was instrumental in propelling her into the national spotlight, leading to further success with subsequent albums. Notably, Joplin's raw and expressive style during this performance helped solidify her reputation as a legendary figure in rock music, embodying the spirit of the counterculture movement of the time.