Revolutionary blues maven Janis Joplin achieved rock icon status when the Rock Hall honored her in 1995 - her first year of eligibility. Melissa Etheridge, an outsider and activist in her own right, pays tribute to the woman she deems “the only goddess in a sea of rock gods.”

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<p>Revolutionary blues maven Janis Joplin achieved rock icon status when the Rock Hall honored her in 1995 - her first year of eligibility. Melissa Etheridge, an outsider and activist in her own right, pays tribute to the woman she deems “the only goddess in a sea of rock gods.”</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

Each year, rock’s highest honor, induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, is bestowed upon a handful of artists, cementing their legacy for eternity. That night, they are celebrated by their peers and the contemporary artists they have influenced. All share mutual admiration for these legends who have dedicated their lives to Rock & Roll. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Vault gives unfiltered access to these iconic speeches from the biggest names in music ranging from the Beatles to NWA.

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Vault

Janis Joplin & Melissa Etheridge, 1995

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