Artist Bio:
Big Brother and the Holding Company was an American rock band formed in San Francisco in 1965. The band gained popularity in the late 1960s as part of the counterculture movement in the United States. They are best known for being the backing band for singer Janis Joplin.
Big Brother and the Holding Company released their debut album in 1967, which featured Joplin's powerful and soulful vocals. The album, titled "Big Brother & the Holding Company," was a critical and commercial success, solidifying the band's place in rock music history. They went on to release several more albums before disbanding in 1972. Despite their relatively short-lived career, Big Brother and the Holding Company remains an influential band in the history of rock music, particularly for their role in launching Janis Joplin to stardom.
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