David Getz is noted for being the drummer for "Big Brother and the Holding Company" which featured Janis Joplin from 1966 to 1968. Janis left in 1968 and the band broke up. He then played with "Country Joe and the Fish". Big Brother was one of the major bands of the 60s.

At 15 he was a working musician in the New York Musicians Union. He played in all styles of music.

This is David playing "Ball and Chain" and of course Janis singing.