Learn about the fleeting relationship between Kris Kristofferson and Janis Joplin that led to her cover of "Me and Bobby McGee." ...

We examined the story and meaning of 'Me and Bobby McGee.' Here's what we also learned about Janis Joplin and Kris Kristofferson's relationship.

In the wake of the loss of another musical legend, pop star Pink has whipped out another impressive tribute. Following the ...

Kris Kristofferson was a successful singer-songwriter and actor, but there's some popular timeless hits across several ...

To this day, Janis Joplin is one of the crucial figures in the ’60s flower-power movement. With hit songs such as “Me and ...

Kris admitted he eventually forced himself to listen to the song 'over ... Price crooning For the Good Times or Janis Joplin belting out Me and Bobby McGee. Kris, who could recite William Blake ...

Kris Kristofferson’s songs couched intimate moments in cosmic terms, pushing country in an existentialist direction.

On Oct. 4, 1970, legendary singer Janis ... Joplin’s final album “Pearl” was released posthumously and became the bestselling album of her career. The single “Me and Bobby McGee” topped ...

Kristofferson, who died Sept. 28, was a Rhodes Scholar and an Army Ranger before taking a chance at songwriting. "Me and ...

Many of his songs are better known by other singers’ interpretations, like Janis Joplin’s “Me and Bobby McGee,” Johnny Cash’s “Sunday Morning Coming Down” and more.

“Me and Bobby McGee.” But Bobby, as we came to know him/her, depended on another Texan, Janis Joplin. Joplin’s journey began closer to here. She was a Port Arthur native whose migratory path ...