Rainbow Valley is a monthly podcast where your host, Scott takes a look at key events and personalities that shaped one the most influential, vibrant, tumultuous and swinging decades in history. Join us as we celebrate the 1960’s with the stories surrounding the music and news events of the decade that shook the world.

Episode 001 takes a look at the story of the queen of counter culture, Janis Joplin. From her troubled childhood in Port Arthur, Texas through to her time with Big Brother and the Holding Company, The Kozmic Blues Band and Full Tilt Boogie.

This episode also features her triumphant appearances at Monterey and Woodstock as well as recalling her tragic death at the age of 27.

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