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What was the name of Janis Joplin's first band?

  • Big Brother and the Holding Company

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Answer

Janis Joplin's first band was Big Brother and the Holding Company. She joined the San Francisco-based psychedelic rock band in 1966, and they gained prominence after their performance at the Monterey Pop Festival in 1967. Joplin recorded two albums with the band before pursuing a solo career.
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