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Guitarist Sam Andrew, one of the founding members of Big Brother and the Holding Company, died Feb. 12 at the age of 73 from complications due to open heart surgery.


Andrew helped launch the career of Janis Joplin, led the Sam Andrew Band, scored films, and wrote two string quartets and a symphony.


Today's Morning Edition music is "Combination of the Two," from Big Brother's acclaimed 1968 album "Cheap Thrills."

Guitarist Sam Andrew, one of the founding members of Big Brother and the Holding Company, died Feb. 12 at the age of 73.

Today's Morning Edition music is from Big Brother and the Holding Company featuring Janis Joplin on vocals with "Combination of the Two," a song off their acclaimed 1968 album "Cheap Thrills." Guitarist Sam Andrew, who was one of the founding members of the band, wrote this song.  We learned over the weekend that he has died at the age of 73 after suffering a heart attack ten weeks ago. In addition to performing and arranging music for Big Brother and the Holding Company, Andrew had his own band. He also scored films, wrote two string quartets and a symphony.

'Cheap Thrills' just one part of Andrew's eclectic career

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