HAPPY BIRTHDAY

BIRTHDAY BASH

On January 19,1988, the life and achievements of legendary rock'n roll/blues star, Janis Joplin, was showcased and recognized in her hometown with the dedication of the Janis Joplin Memorial on Janis' birthday. The dedication featured a concert and the unveiling of the Southeast Texas Musical Heritage Exhibit, featuring an original, bronze, multi-image sculpture of Joplin by Douglas Clark. A record crowd of nearly 5,000 packed the Port Arthur Civic Center and took a musical trip down memory lane as nearly 20 area performers played the songs that brought them national recognition. It was a history-making night in music drawing national media coverage. The two-hour concert showcased a combination of music styles representative of Southeast Texas, including country, rhythm and blues, and Cajun. In tradition of Southeast Texas music Janis' birthday is celebrated annually when headline performers come to pay tribute to Janis and other musicians who came from the area. At the Museum of the Gulf Coast the "Music Hall of Fame" pays tribute to the contributions made in music and entertainment by people who lived along this coast.

The Gulf Coast Music Hall of Fame pays it's annual tribute to Janis by highlighting her greatest hits and other great hits from her era.
Several special guests will make personal appearances and be inducted into the Museum of the Gulf Coast Music Hall of Fame at the birthday party. Call 1-800-235-7822 for updates on the inductees or keep checking us out at this web location.