One of her biographers, Echols, writes, “”Janis in some sense was the great unrecognized protest singer of the 1960s.
Joplin felt that blues music helped express those feelings and her discontentment with the way the world treated women and minorities. She struggled throughout her childhood with bullying and feeling like she did not fit in. She derived her inspiration from blues, folk, and rock n’ roll and especially admired the black artists of her day. Joplin started her career in San Francisco in the 1960s which, at the time, was ruled by male artists and producers who largely rejected female voices saying that they could not compete with the success of the men. The first queen of rock n’ roll, Janis Joplin paved the way for female rockers and helped women claim a place in the music industry. Or her songs “Speechless”, which is my favorite song of all time, and “Judas” Samia This will show the long-range of Lady Gaga’s talent and career. Start with her first album The Fameor honestly, the A Star is Bornsoundtrack. Lady Gaga has truly changed the music industry for all and has provided opportunity for many to express themselves freely. For example, not many people know that Lady Gaga’s famous meat dress was designed to call attention to her views about repealing the problematic “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy. Lady Gaga gives female artists an excuse to be themselves in every way and to use their talents to advocate for the things they believe in. Her challenges to the world of fashion, performance, and video have paved the way for other women within the music industry to experiment artistically and without any shame or fear. Lady Gaga is an example of a true artist and someone who defies all expectations and limitations the world puts on her. She can do it all: she has an amazing voice, iconic dance moves, and is one of the best performers of the modern era of music. If I ever have the chance to meet an artist, Lady Gaga will be at the top of my list.