193 – Janis Joplin, Newport Folk Festival, Newport, Rhode Island, 1968 - Elliott Landy - Retroactv Merch Inc.

193 – Janis Joplin, Newport Folk Festival, Newport, Rhode Island, 1968 - Elliott Landy

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Taken at the 1968 Newport Folk Festival, this photograph captures Janis Joplin with the unmistakable presence that made her a singular force in rock and blues. Her expression is both fierce and free, framed by the summer light and the energy of the moment. This is Joplin as she was — unapologetic, powerful, and deeply connected to the music pouring from her soul.

Photographed by Elliott Landy, whose lens helped define the visual language of 1960s music culture, this image reveals not just an icon, but a spirit. It's a vivid testament to the raw emotion and revolutionary energy that Joplin brought to every stage.

Artist: Elliott Landy
Medium: Printed on 100% Cotton Rag Paper using archival inks.
Signed: Hand-signed by Elliott Landy
Style: Music Photography / Cultural Documentary

A Moment in Music History, Signed by the Eye Who Saw It

Every Elliott Landy print comes with this official backing — a record of its origin, location, materials, and legacy. It’s more than a print. It’s a documented piece of rock and roll history, captured through the lens of one of the era’s most iconic photographers. Printed on archival, 100% cotton rag paper and hand-signed by Elliott himself, each piece is a testament to the artist’s vision and the cultural moment it preserves.

Elliott Landy — The Eye of the Woodstock Generation

Elliott Landy was one of the first photographers to treat music photography as fine art — and the world followed. His iconic portraits of Bob Dylan (Nashville Skyline), The Band (Music From Big Pink, The Band), Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Van Morrison (Moondance), and Jim Morrison helped shape the visual identity of some of the most important records of the 20th century. As the official photographer of the 1969 Woodstock Festival, his work became inseparable from the ideals of the era — peace, rebellion, and raw creative freedom.

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Every Retroactv purchase helps fund music education through our official charity partner, TeachRock — a nonprofit bringing music, history, and creativity into classrooms across the country. Because music shouldn’t end with the last note — it should live on in the next generation.