In this special Boomerocity episode, we revisit our 2009 interview with the late Sam Andrew, founding guitarist of Big Brother and the Holding Company. Sam takes us back to the heart of the 1960s San Francisco rock scene, sharing unforgettable stories about playing with Janis Joplin, the band’s rise to fame, and the music that still resonates with fans today.

 

This rare conversation is both a tribute and a time capsule — preserving the words and wisdom of one of rock’s great pioneers.

 

🎧 Listen now and experience the legacy of Sam Andrew and Big Brother & The Holding Company.