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The Story
He never chased the spotlight, but his guitar lit up the stage with Janis Joplin, one of rockās most iconic voices.
In this authorized biography, the story of John Till (1945ā2022) begins in small-town Stratford, Ontario, where a boy with music in his blood grew into a guitarist destined for history. From teenage jam sessions with Richard Manuel (later of the Band) to nights on the road with famed rock-and-roll singer Ronnie Hawkins, Tillās playing carried him straight into the heart of rockās golden era.
Everything changed when Janis Joplin handpicked him for her bandāfirst the Kozmic Blues Band, then her final, explosive Full Tilt Boogie Band. His guitar powered Joplin's legendary Woodstock performance as well as her Ā finalĀ album,Ā Pearl, forever tying his name to one of the greatest voices of a generation.
Based on numerous interviews conducted over the eight years leading up to Tillās passing, this biography offers a deeply moving and intimate portrait of the gifted guitarist whose distinctive playing helped define and shape Janis Joplinās unforgettable, enduring musical sound.[AuthorName]By Michael Byrnes[/AuthorName][AuthorBio]Michael ByrnesĀ is a former journalist with an encyclopedic knowledge of 1960sĀ and 1970s music. He is a published writer of short fiction, a record-collectingĀ audiophile, and a loving husband, father, and grandfather. In previousĀ lives heās owned restaurants and a B&B and was a social media content creator. He enjoys craft beer, a good cigar, and the company of a dog. He currently resides in Nova Scotia, Canada.[/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]70 color and b/w photos[/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][/CoAuthor][SubTitle]The Authorized Biography of John Till, the Guitarist Who Rocked Woodstock with Janis Joplin[/SubTitle][ColorPattern]70 color and b/w photos[/ColorPattern]
In this authorized biography, the story of John Till (1945ā2022) begins in small-town Stratford, Ontario, where a boy with music in his blood grew into a guitarist destined for history. From teenage jam sessions with Richard Manuel (later of the Band) to nights on the road with famed rock-and-roll singer Ronnie Hawkins, Tillās playing carried him straight into the heart of rockās golden era.
Everything changed when Janis Joplin handpicked him for her bandāfirst the Kozmic Blues Band, then her final, explosive Full Tilt Boogie Band. His guitar powered Joplin's legendary Woodstock performance as well as her Ā finalĀ album,Ā Pearl, forever tying his name to one of the greatest voices of a generation.
Based on numerous interviews conducted over the eight years leading up to Tillās passing, this biography offers a deeply moving and intimate portrait of the gifted guitarist whose distinctive playing helped define and shape Janis Joplinās unforgettable, enduring musical sound.[AuthorName]By Michael Byrnes[/AuthorName][AuthorBio]Michael ByrnesĀ is a former journalist with an encyclopedic knowledge of 1960sĀ and 1970s music. He is a published writer of short fiction, a record-collectingĀ audiophile, and a loving husband, father, and grandfather. In previousĀ lives heās owned restaurants and a B&B and was a social media content creator. He enjoys craft beer, a good cigar, and the company of a dog. He currently resides in Nova Scotia, Canada.[/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]70 color and b/w photos[/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][/CoAuthor][SubTitle]The Authorized Biography of John Till, the Guitarist Who Rocked Woodstock with Janis Joplin[/SubTitle][ColorPattern]70 color and b/w photos[/ColorPattern]
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He never chased the spotlight, but his guitar lit up the stage with Janis Joplin, one of rockās most iconic voices.
In this authorized biography, the story of John Till (1945ā2022) begins in small-town Stratford, Ontario, where a boy with music in his blood grew into a guitarist destined for history. From teenage jam sessions with Richard Manuel (later of the Band) to nights on the road with famed rock-and-roll singer Ronnie Hawkins, Tillās playing carried him straight into the heart of rockās golden era.
Everything changed when Janis Joplin handpicked him for her bandāfirst the Kozmic Blues Band, then her final, explosive Full Tilt Boogie Band. His guitar powered Joplin's legendary Woodstock performance as well as her Ā finalĀ album,Ā Pearl, forever tying his name to one of the greatest voices of a generation.
Based on numerous interviews conducted over the eight years leading up to Tillās passing, this biography offers a deeply moving and intimate portrait of the gifted guitarist whose distinctive playing helped define and shape Janis Joplinās unforgettable, enduring musical sound.[AuthorName]By Michael Byrnes[/AuthorName][AuthorBio]Michael ByrnesĀ is a former journalist with an encyclopedic knowledge of 1960sĀ and 1970s music. He is a published writer of short fiction, a record-collectingĀ audiophile, and a loving husband, father, and grandfather. In previousĀ lives heās owned restaurants and a B&B and was a social media content creator. He enjoys craft beer, a good cigar, and the company of a dog. He currently resides in Nova Scotia, Canada.[/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]70 color and b/w photos[/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][/CoAuthor][SubTitle]The Authorized Biography of John Till, the Guitarist Who Rocked Woodstock with Janis Joplin[/SubTitle][ColorPattern]70 color and b/w photos[/ColorPattern]
In this authorized biography, the story of John Till (1945ā2022) begins in small-town Stratford, Ontario, where a boy with music in his blood grew into a guitarist destined for history. From teenage jam sessions with Richard Manuel (later of the Band) to nights on the road with famed rock-and-roll singer Ronnie Hawkins, Tillās playing carried him straight into the heart of rockās golden era.
Everything changed when Janis Joplin handpicked him for her bandāfirst the Kozmic Blues Band, then her final, explosive Full Tilt Boogie Band. His guitar powered Joplin's legendary Woodstock performance as well as her Ā finalĀ album,Ā Pearl, forever tying his name to one of the greatest voices of a generation.
Based on numerous interviews conducted over the eight years leading up to Tillās passing, this biography offers a deeply moving and intimate portrait of the gifted guitarist whose distinctive playing helped define and shape Janis Joplinās unforgettable, enduring musical sound.[AuthorName]By Michael Byrnes[/AuthorName][AuthorBio]Michael ByrnesĀ is a former journalist with an encyclopedic knowledge of 1960sĀ and 1970s music. He is a published writer of short fiction, a record-collectingĀ audiophile, and a loving husband, father, and grandfather. In previousĀ lives heās owned restaurants and a B&B and was a social media content creator. He enjoys craft beer, a good cigar, and the company of a dog. He currently resides in Nova Scotia, Canada.[/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]70 color and b/w photos[/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][/CoAuthor][SubTitle]The Authorized Biography of John Till, the Guitarist Who Rocked Woodstock with Janis Joplin[/SubTitle][ColorPattern]70 color and b/w photos[/ColorPattern]
