Sex, Dope & Cheap Thrills

Sex, Dope and Cheap Thrills takes listeners into the sessions of Big Brother and The Holding Company's landmark second album Cheap Thrills - the album that introduced the world to the raw power of vocalist Janis Joplin. This 2CD set features 30 alternate takes (25 of which are previously unreleased) of unforgettable songs from Cheap Thrills, including "Piece Of My Heart," "Summertime," "Ball and Chain" and "Catch Me Daddy." Liner notes by Big Brother drummer Dave Getz and Jefferson Airplane vocalist Grace Slick set the scene as one of the decade's most powerful rock and roll singers put forth a document that would inspire generations to come.