Tag: Sam Andrew

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Sam Houston Andrew III Janis Joplin’s Lead Guitarist

 The Trident Sam Houston Andrew III interview 2010. Sam left us in 2015. A really sweet person as you’ll soon see. Some wonderful insights into Janis Joplin, the late 60’s San Francisco scene, and Marin County.  Miss you Sam. Thanks! Sam and I belonged … Continue readingSam Houston Andrew III Janis Joplin’s Lead Guitarist

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Sam Andrew of Big Brother and the Holding Company

Sam Andrew is a musician, playwright, and painter from west Marin and knew the Trident (Horizons today) well. He was Janis Joplin’s guitar player in Big Brother and the Holding Company and her Full Tilt Boogie Band.  The Trident was one of their favorite hangouts.Notes … Continue readingSam Andrew of Big Brother and the Holding Company