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Formed: 1965 in San Francisco, CA
Years Active: 60 's
Genre: Pop/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:
2009 Ball & Chain [CD/DVD]
2006 Hold Me
2002 Live in San Francisco, 1966
1984 Cheaper Thrills
1984 Big Brother & the Holding Company Live
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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: Nick Gravenites Janis Joplin James Gurley Peter Albin Sam Andrew More >> Similar Artists: Jefferson Airplane Canned Heat Love The Grateful Dead The New Riders of the Purple Sage More >>

Influenced By: The Rolling Stones Them The Kinks The Yardbirds The Animals More >> Followers: Flower Travelling Band North Mississippi Allstars Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show More >>

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