The frantic 1977 smash hit “Black Betty” by Ram Jam was a cover of a Leadbelly prison work song — the bluesman told John Lomax the “BAMBALAM” simulated the prisoner’s axes hitting trees, and Black Betty was the foreman’s whip (or maybe the prison wagon).

One unique thing about this official Janis Joplin t-shirt? The word "peace" and the heart were hand-drawn by Janis.

Only available through Bluescentric, every sale benefits Janis Joplin's estate. 

Janis just wanted to sing the blues like her heroes like Bessie Smith, Billie Holliday and Big Mama Horton. But however she did it touched the world, and earned Joplin a place as one of the most celebrated musicians of the 20th century... even though she died at only 27. 

This authentic Janis Joplin kadies t-shirt is available in relaxed fit sizes up to 2XL. The material is a 4.2 oz 100% airlume combed and ringspun cotton with side seams. Heather colors are 52/48, Athletic Heather is 90/10, Heather Prism colors are 99/1.

Weight 0.38 lbs
Select A Color:

LADIES BLUE, LADIES HEATHER DEEP TEAL, LADIES HEATHER PRISM BLUE, LADIES HEATHER RED, LADIES SAND DUNE, LADIES VINTAGE BLACK

Select A Size:

S, M, L, XL, 2XL

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