Thank You, Austin

Between SXSW, Austin City Limits, and countless local venues like Stubb's BBQ and Emo's, Texas' music capital has been responsible for some seriously great American music. From Janis to Willie, we have a lot to thank this "weird" city for. Thanks, Austin!

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Janis Joplin - Before she was bustin' flats in Baton Rouge with Bobby McGee, the "Piece of My Heart" singer was born and raised in Texas. Though the troubled singer is best known for her involvement in San Francisco's "hippie" music scene and got her big break at the Monterey Pop Festival, Joplin was commuting from her home in Port Arthur, Texas to record in Austin while still in college (it was during this period that this picture of a VERY ... more
Janis Joplin - Before she was bustin' flats in Baton Rouge with Bobby McGee, the "Piece of My Heart" singer was born and raised in Texas. Though the troubled singer is best known for her involvement in San Francisco's "hippie" music scene and got her big break at the Monterey Pop Festival, Joplin was commuting from her home in Port Arthur, Texas to record in Austin while still in college (it was during this period that this picture of a VERY young Joplin was taken.). less