Big Brother & the Holding Company
Big Brother and the Holding Company - Live Performance of 'Blow My Mind' in San Francisco
On August 16, 1968, Big Brother & the Holding Company were riding the wave of their explosive rise to fame, having just released their breakthrough album, "Cheap Thrills," earlier that year. This record, which featured Janis Joplin's iconic vocals, was a game-changer, skyrocketing the band to prominence in the psychedelic rock scene. The live performance of "Blow My Mind" at the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago captured the raw energy of their shows during this pivotal moment. The band was known for their powerful and expressive live shows, which perfectly showcased Janis's vocal prowess and the group's dynamic sound. Interestingly, "Cheap Thrills" is often hailed as one of the most significant albums of the era, and it solidified the band's place in music history just as the festival scene was blossoming.
