194 – Janis Joplin, opening night of The Fillmore East, NYC, 1968 - Elliott Landy - Retroactv Merch Inc.

194 – Janis Joplin, opening night of The Fillmore East, NYC, 1968 - Elliott Landy

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On the historic opening night of The Fillmore East in 1968, Janis Joplin took the stage with the unfiltered energy and soul that made her unforgettable. Captured in this photograph by Elliott Landy, Joplin radiates pure emotion — wild hair, expressive eyes, and the unmistakable force of her voice suspended in motion.

More than a performance shot, this image is a window into a defining moment in rock history. The Fillmore East would go on to host the era’s most legendary acts, and Janis helped open its doors with fire and feeling. Landy’s lens catches her in full command, equal parts vulnerability and power.

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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