5th April 1969: American blues-rock singer Janis Joplin (1943 - 1970), of the group Big Brother and the Holding Company. (Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images)
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Awkward: Chicago meets rock icon Janis Joplin
Chicago's Walt Parazaider recalls his awkward introduction to iconic singer Janis Joplin.
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5th April 1969: American blues-rock singer Janis Joplin (1943 - 1970), of the group Big Brother and the Holding Company. (Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images)
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 14: (L-R) Recording artists James Pankow, Walter Parazaider and Lee Loughnane of the music group Chicago perform onstage during the 2016 Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute to Industry Icons honoring Irving Azoff at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on February 14, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 14: (L-R) Recording artists Keith Howland, Walfredo Reyes, Jr. (seated on drum riser), James Pankow, Walter Parazaider, Lee Loughnane, Tris Imboden (seated on drum riser), Robert Lamm and Jason Scheff of the music group Chicago perform onstage during the 2016 Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute to Industry Icons honoring Irving Azoff at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on February 14, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
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