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Formed: 1965 in San Francisco, CA
Years Active: 60 's, 70 's, 80 's, 90 's
Genre: Rock

Biography:
Big Brother are primarily remembered as the group that gave Janis Joplin her start. There's no denying both that Joplin was by far the band's most striking asset, and that Big Brother would never have made a significant impression if they hadn't been fortunate enough to add her to their lineup shortly after forming. But Big Brother also occupies a ... Continue Bio >>

Discography:
Can't Go Home Again
2009 Ball & Chain [CD/DVD]
2006 Hold Me
2002 Live in San Francisco, 1966
1984 Cheaper Thrills
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Filmography:
1996 Rockin' at the Red Dog: The Dawn of Psychedelic Rock
1995 The History of Rock 'n' Roll: My Generation
1968 Monterey Pop
1968 Petulia
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Group Members: Chuck Jones David Schallock Nick Gravenites Janis Joplin Peter Albin More >> Similar Artists: Love Jefferson Airplane The New Riders of the Purple Sage Ten Years After Canned Heat More >>

Influenced By: The Yardbirds Them The Rolling Stones The Kinks The Animals More >>

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