James Gurley

James Martin Gurley (December 22, 1939 โ€“ 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.

James Gurley
Birth nameJames Martin Gurley
Born(1939-12-22)December 22, 1939
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
OriginSan Francisco, California, U.S.
DiedDecember 20, 2009(2009-12-20) (aged 69)
Palm Desert, California, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)
  • guitar
  • bass guitar
  • drums
Years active
  • 1962โ€“1972
  • 1978โ€“2009
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