American - Musician | September 13, 1967 -
The late, great Janis Joplin could drink ten men under the table, then sing loud enough to shake the teeth out of their head.
Shawn Amos
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Music and philanthropy have a long, benevolent relationship with one another. Record bins are rife with charity singles, and concert history is filled with benefit shows for every imaginable cause. Musicians like to give back.
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At the height of his popularity in 1977, Cat Stevens converted to Islam and dedicated his life to educational and philanthropic causes.
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While not a musician, my father was a music agent for years before becoming pop culture icon Famous Amos.
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I spent years shaking the damage that comes with being burned by living near someone else's spotlight.
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I know plenty of Hollywood kids who still struggle with being whole. Their lives are never fully their own - always in the grip of a parent who put celebrity ahead of them.
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Of course, screwed up families are not the exclusive province of the famous. Still, most families get to screw up in private.
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I live in the social purgatory of the San Fernando Valley, while my eldest daughter is bused to a charter school in the fantasy land of Bel Air.
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I take my kids to a farmers' market each Sunday to buy organic produce.
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My stroller of choice is the Graco Classic. It's the '70s Buick of strollers, bulky with a complete absence of style. There are no good lines on the Graco. Yes, it has cup holders, like any self-respecting car or stroller does these days, but the luxuries stop there.
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Somewhere along the line, a concert became a variety show. It was no longer enough for four dudes to play together in front of some guitar amps. Costume changes, an army of dancers, and Broadway theatrics suddenly became standard for a 'concert.'
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Rock stars should be able to tune their own guitars, apply their own eyeliner, and pick out their own leather pants.
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