Sam Andrew

Quick Facts

Full Name	Sam Andrew
Occupation	Rock Singer
Date Of Birth	Dec 18, 1941(1941-12-18)
Age	83
Date Of Death	2015-02-12
Birthplace	Taft
Country	United States
Birth City	California
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Sam Andrew Biography

Sam Andrew is one of the most popular and richest Rock Singer who was born on December 18, 1941 in Taft, California, United States. Singer- songwriter, best recognized as the co-founder of the multi-platinum group Big Brother and the Holding Company. The group, led by Singer-songwriter best known as a founding member of the multi-platinum band Big Brother and the Holding Company. The band, fronted by Janis Joplin, released hit albums like Cheap Thrills in the 60’s. and Singer-songwriter best known as a founding member of the multi-platinum band Big Brother and the Holding Company. The band, fronted by Janis Joplin, released hit albums like Cheap Thrills in the 60’s., released hit albums such as Cheap Thrills in the 60’s.

He was a guitarist alongside He played alongside guitarist James Gurley as a member of Big Brother and the Holding Company. as an artist in Big Brother and the Holding Company.

The couple was Elise Piliwale and Suzanne Thorson and had one daughter, named Mari.

Sam Andrew Net Worth

Sam Andrew is one of the richest Rock Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Sam Andrew 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He started his career in the group Cool Notes as a teenager.

He was the musical director for the musical biopic Love, Janis, based on Janis Joplin’s life. Janis Joplin.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Sam Andrew Dating?

According to our records, Sam Andrew married to Elise Piliwale , Suzanne Thorson. As of December 1, 2023, Sam Andrew’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Sam Ranked on the list of most popular Rock Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Sam Andrew celebrates birthday on December 18 of every year.

Are any members of Big Brother and the Holding Company still alive?

The classic lineup (minus Joplin, who had died in 1970) reunited in 1987 and have continued to perform ever since, with a variety of different lead singers, though James Gurley left for a solo career in 1997, and Sam Andrew died in 2015.

Is Sam Andrew still alive?

February 12, 2015

Who played guitar for Big Brother and the Holding Company?

Sam Andrew , the guitarist and founding member of Big Brother and the Holding Company who also helped launch the career of Janis Joplin, passed away February 12th, ten weeks after he suffered a heart attack which was followed by complications from an open-heart surgery. Andrew was 73.

Where did the name Big Brother and the Holding Company come from?

Big Brother courtesy of George Orwell, and the Holding Company courtesy of a silly hippy pun. “Holding” meant “possessing illicit drugs.” We decided to put the names together, although some of the more forward thinking among us worried about whether such a lengthy name would fit on a record label or a marquee.

Is cream still together?

In an interview with BBC 6 Music in April 2010, Bruce confirmed that there would be no more Cream shows, stating simply, “ Cream is over.” Bruce died on 25 October 2014 and Baker died on 6 October 2019, leaving Clapton as the last surviving member.