After Joplin’s untimely death, her recorded version of “Me and Bobby McGee” was released and reached the top of the U.S.

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The new arrivals included two Mexican restaurants, while a popular Ethiopian eatery relocated. Get the full list here.

FILE: Bob Dylan performs at the Warfield Theater in San Francisco, 1979.

A judge has denied Royel Otis guitarist Royel Maddell's request that Reddit hand over the information of users who accused him of sexual misconduct.

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