Janis Joplin. Oh That Voice!

That voice – high, husky, earthy, explosive – remains among the most distinctive and galvanizing in pop history. But Janis Joplin didn’t merely possess a great instrument; she threw herself into every syllable, testifying from the very core of her being.

She claimed the blues, soul, gospel, country and rock with unquestionable authority and verve, fearlessly inhabiting psychedelic guitar jams, back-porch roots and everything in between.

Her volcanic performances left audiences stunned and speechless, while her sexual magnetism, world-wise demeanor and flamboyant style shattered every stereotype about female artists – and essentially invented the “rock mama” paradigm.

Janis Lyn Joplin (January 19, 1943 - October 4, 1970) was an American blues-influenced rock singer and occasional songwriter with a distinctive voice.

POPOLOGY SPOTLIGHTS "THE SHINING" Movie

 POPOLOGY presents: The Science of Popular—Spotlight on The Shining!

Did you know Danny Lloyd, the young actor who brought Danny Torrance to life in The Shining (1980), has one of the most unique behind-the-scenes stories in Hollywood? Let’s break it down,

POPOLOGY-style:

 Why Danny Was Perfect:

Even as a child, Danny had an uncanny ability to focus—a quality so rare, it earned him the role. Kubrick recognized the makings of a future icon in his quiet intensity.

 A Horror Movie? Not for Danny!

Here’s where the science of popular shines: Kubrick, ever the master of detail, shielded young Danny from the terror. He thought he was starring in a heartfelt drama, not a psychological horror masterpiece! For intense scenes, like Wendy's desperate confrontation with Jack, Kubrick swapped Danny for a life-size dummy. Talk about movie magic!

 Tony's Famous Finger Wiggle:

That eerie finger movement Danny does when speaking as Tony? Completely spontaneous! It was his idea during the audition, and Kubrick knew instantly it was iconic.

 The Truth Revealed:

Danny didn’t even know the full story until he was a teenager! He saw a heavily edited version of the film years later and didn’t watch the uncut masterpiece until he was 17—eleven years after filming wrapped.

 From Hollywood to the Classroom:

Today, Danny Lloyd has swapped the screen for the chalkboard, teaching biology at a community college in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. From The Shining to shaping young minds—what a journey!

 Popological Insight:

This story isn’t just about a movie—it’s about the cultural phenomenon of The Shining and the care, creativity, and cleverness that made it a timeless classic. It’s a shining (pun intended!) example of how the science of popular unfolds behind the scenes.

What’s your favorite moment from The Shining?

Let us know!  

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Elon Musk Is A POPOLOGIST

Listen to Elon Musk’s Talk Shot By Our Founders of POPOLOGY® ! 

This will tell you what we are building right now for you! 

“Citizen journalism is the future — The aggregate voice of the people gets to decide the narrative of what is newsworthy, not a handful of editors-in-chief.

Journalism of the People, by the People, for the People.

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and other platforms too!”

Elon Musk is a POPOLOGIST

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