Janis born 1943 in Texas first Band The WALLER CREEK BOYS.
..she also worked with JORMA KAUKONEN and 13th FLOOR ELEVATORS
before joining BIG BROTHER & THE HOLDING COMPANY, which lasted 2 LPs till late 1968.
First Solo album "I Got Dem Ol Kosmic Blues" released Oct. 1969. In beginning of 1970 formed
new group, The "FULL-TILT BOOGIE BAND" which lasted till her dead (drug overdose) in Oct.1970.
She had one of the powerfull voices (3 octaves) of the 60s
Style: Blues-Rock; Psych
see:
13th Floor Elevators ; Janis Joplin ; Nick Gravenites ; Electric Flag ;
Musicians:
Sam Andrew - lead vocals, guitar; Pete Albin - bass, guitar;
James Gurley, David Schallock - guitar, voc.; Dave Getz - drums, piano;
Nick Gravenites - lead vocals, producer;
Guests:
KATHY McDONALD (see: Long John Baldry) - voc.
SONGS:
Keep On
Joseph's Coat
Home on the Strange
Someday
Heartache People
Sunshine Baby
Mr. Natural
Funkie Jim
I' ll change your Flat Tire, Merle 3.11
Be A Brother