Rocktober 4

ON THIS DATE
1970 Janis Joplin, 27, was found dead in her Los Angeles hotel room
1996 Gary Cherone becomes the lead sing for Van Halen
2004 Elton John responds to Madonna being given the award for Best Live Act by saying "Since when has lip-synching been live? Anyone who lip-synchs in public on stage when you pay to see them should be shot.”