Joni Mitchell, born Roberta Joan Anderson on November 7, 1943, in Fort Macleod, Alberta, Canada, is one of the most influential singer-songwriters in history. She grew up in a small prairie town, where she first developed a love for art and poetry before turning to music. As a child, she battled polio, which left her hospitalized for months, but during recovery she taught herself to play the guitar, something that became her lifelong passion. In the early 1960s, Joni began performing in coffeeho

245K views · 3K reactions | The moving tribute album, Joni 75: A Birthday Celebration, features live renditions of the singer’s songs by Brandi Carlile, Norah Jones, James Taylor, Seal, Diana Krall, and more! The album’s out March 8th, order now. | Joni Mitchell | Facebook