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Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

December 22, 1939

Died

December 20, 2009 (69 years old)

Place of Birth

Detroit, Michigan USA

Also Known As

  • Big Brother and The Holding Company

James Gurley

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.

Known For

Acting