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April 30th, 2021 By Ty Ross Throughout history, Rock ‘n Roll and addiction have been lifelong buddies. Walking hand in hand during a star’s rise, and ultimate fall. Loosely based on the life of Janis Joplin, who died at the age of 27 of an overdose, Rose is symbolic of every star lost to addiction and excess. Billie Holliday, Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison, Tom Petty, Prince, Tommy Bolin, Amy Winehouse, Dee Dee Ramone, Mac Miller and most recently rapper DMX, have all succumbed to addiction and left behind legacies that are a mixture of inner turmoil and talent. Played by Bette Midler, the divine Miss M, she breathes life into the character of Rose that I don’t think anyone else could have handled. Relatively unknown at the time, performer Suzy Williams was originally tapped for the lead before passing it on to Midler. And it was the best decision that could have been made. Midler’s Rose is a mix of soul, sass and raw, unadulterated sex appeal that Midler pulls off brilliantly.