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Papa John Creach (b. John Henry Creach May 28, 1917, Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania; d. February 22, 1994, Los Angeles, California) was the fiddler for Jefferson Airplane (1970-1975), Hot Tuna, Jefferson Starship, Jefferson Starship - The Next Generation, the San Francisco All-Stars (1979-1984), The Dinosaurs (1982-1989), and Steve Taylor.
The Blues Foundation honored Papa John as an outstanding blues musician in 1993 with the W. C. Handy Award. His most noted tracks are "String Jet Rock" (1971), "99 Year Blues" (1972), "Git Fiddler" (1975), and "Sweet Life Blues" (1992). John Henry Creach was born in Beaver Falls, Pa., in 1917 into a family of five brothers and four sisters.
Papa John Creach was one the best known blues violinists of the 20th century, through his membership in the Jefferson Airplane, Hot Tuna, the Jefferson Starship, and his solo recordings. Skilled equally in pop, rock, jazz, and blues, he played with a rough edged warm tone and wild hot trilling solo licks. The Blues Foundation honored Papa John ...
Oct 22, 2022 · Performing on Black Omnibus (1973)
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Sep 24, 2023 · Introduction to Papa John Creach Papa John Creach was an influential American musician who gained recognition as a unique, multi-talented violinist. Born on May 28, 1917, in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, Papa John went on to become a prominent figure in the world of music. With his soulful and passionate performances, he captivated audiences and paved …
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Papa Blues by Papa John Creach released in 1992. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.
