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Surviving Janis Joplin

Jimi Hendrix walked in looking to get a gig and ended up with his infamous image: the vest and afro now accented by bellbottoms, which could only be bought exclusively at a little Haight Street boutique. She even sold Levi-Strauss on the idea of changing their production lines to manufacture the new design, but unfortunately didn't reap any royalties or licensing fees, or she'd be a billionaire.
Living across the street from Janis Joplin (before she made a name for herself), she would open the window and bellow her famous phrase, "Hi-ya Honey," as seen in commercials of Southern Comfort. Peggy recollected not paying her much attention until after she heard the girl's wailing and powerful voice. After complimenting her raw talent, Janis claimed emphatically, "You're my first fan." They eventually became lovers whose romantic moments were interspersed over the years, but held strong during Woodstock when Peggy was the only non-musician to experience flying into the massive, dirty event on a helicopter, first class. It was the only way she would attend, and Janis just had to have her moral supporter by her side for one of the largest exposures for musical artists in history.
Sometime after Joplin left her backup band, Big Brother and The Holding Company, urged by her manager Albert Grossman to pursue a solo career, she hooked up with Kris Kristofferson, who wrote one of her most memorable hits, "Me and Bobby McGee," featured on her final album, Pearl. The tragic day when she was found dead in her cheap hotel room left a gigantic hole in not only Peggy's heart but that of the nation. Our first-ever female rock 'n' roll superstar bit the dust, way too young.
It took an extended period of time to recover from such a heavy blow, but over the years, Peggy has been pursued by many interviewers to be a consultant on the details of Janis Joplin's life. She remains involved in several types of businesses and persists in spite of the wreckage, surviving an era we could all forget if it weren't for the drastic social changes spurred by people opening their minds.

By Kelly Book for Ciao Magazine

Vincent Spano

Jimi Bertucci was ready for some serious surfing as he held the TV clicker in one hand while he sipped on a Cinzano and ice from a glass held in the other. Moving from one channel to the next, he eventually came across a program with a very familiar sounding tune. You know which one: PaPaPaPaPa. Law and Order SVU. Yes, this Jurassic celluloid monster remains proven and still maintains a true following. He thought, really, how many times can you swallow the theme of a sexually molested and murdered transvestite with her ear cut off? He managed to catch a few minutes when he noticed that one of the actors was someone he had met and chatted with years ago at the 2003 Lake Arrowhead Film Festival.

Connie Stevens

Connie Stevens is perhaps one of the most beautiful women on and off screen. Born Concetta Rosalie Ann Ingoglia, this multi-talented dynamic performer has captured the hearts of millions via Broadway, TV, or as a recording artist. She began singing as a teen and was the first artist to be signed to the newly formed Warner Brothers Records. "Sixteen Reasons" exploded on every chart across America and reached number one.
Growing up as teenagers, Jimi and his friends were consumed by two very important things: girls and listening to the radio, not necessarily in that order. He recalls the first time he heard "Fortune Teller" it jumped off the radio and right into his head. It only took one listen to remember that incredibly strong hook, as they called it back then. The DJ was so excited he couldn't find the words to express himself. He finally calmed down and said, "That was our very own Bobby Curtola, a young Canadian boy that we will be hearing a lot more from."

Connie Stevens, Jimi Bertucci, Bobby Curtola, and Marisa Lang Beaco. Photo by Mike Bellissimo

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