Strings of Pearl: The Authorized Biography of John Till, the Guitarist Who Rocked Woodstock with Janis Joplin

He never chased the spotlight, but his guitar lit up the stage with Janis Joplin, one of rock’s most iconic voices.

In this authorized biography, the story of John Till (1945–2022) 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, Till’s playing carried him straight into the heart of ro...