James Gurley

Acting

Born December 22, 1939 — Died December 20, 2009

From Detroit, Michigan USA

Also known as Big Brother and The Holding Company

Biography

James Martin Gurley (December 22, 1939 – December 20, 2009) was an American musician. He is best known as the principal lead guitarist of Big Brother and the Holding Company, a psychedelic/acid rock band from San Francisco which was fronted by singer Janis Joplin from 1966 to 1968.

Filmography

Monterey Pop

Self - Big Brother and The Holding Company

19687.3

Wake at Generation

Self

1968