Joni Mitchell

Joni Mitchell
Author: Whoknoze, photo by Paul C Babin, 1974, public domain.

Born Nov. 7, 1943 in Canada

Born Roberta Joan Anderson, Rolling Stone called this jazz-influenced folk rocker “one of the greatest songwriters ever.” 

Her album Blue is considered an all-time classic and her popular songs include “A Case of You,” “River” & “Both Sides, Now.”

Deeply influenced other musicians as varied as CSNY, Led Zeppelin, Tool and Taylor Swift.

Won 9 Grammy Awards and a Lifetime Achievement Award.