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John William Casady (born April 13, 1944) is an American bass guitarist, best known as a member of Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna. Jefferson Airplane became the first successful exponent of the San Francisco Sound. [1] Singles including "Somebody to Love" and "White Rabbit" charted in 1967 and 1968.
Nov 30, 2022 · Here’s how it works. Features. Bass Player. Jefferson Airplane's Jack Casady on why he plays hollowbody basses, road-testing his Epiphone signature models, and the most pivotal point of his playing career. By Greg Prato.
- Weight of Sin – Jack Casady, Dream Factor [Eagle, 2003] Solo Jack: Casady turns up the funk and effects on this bass-led instrumental from his lone solo album.
- Watch the North Wind Rise – Hot Tuna, Hoppkorv [RCA, 1976] Support Jack: A stellar example of Casady’s aptitude for, above all else, supporting a great song.
- Water Song – Hot Tuna, Burgers [RCA, 1972] Fuzz Jack: Always a master of tone and applying different bass sounds, Casady soars with an overdriven growl that somehow blends perfectly with Jorma Kaukonen’s acoustic guitar on this timeless track from arguably Hot Tuna’s best album.
- Sunrise – Paul Kanter/Jefferson Starship, Blows Against the Empire [RCA, 1970] Multi Jack: Grace Slick’s singular, chamber-style piece is built upon multiple tracks of Casady’s howling, overdriven bass choir.
Learn about the legendary bassist behind Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna, who celebrates his 75th birthday in 2019. Read his interview from 1969 and his reflections on his musical journey with Jorma Kaukonen.
One of the finest bassists to emerge from San Francisco's psychedelic movement of the mid- to late '60s, longtime Jefferson Airplane/Hot Tuna member Jack Casady was also one of the first rock musicians… Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1960s - 2000s. Born. April 13, 1944 in Washington, D.C. Genre. Pop/Rock. Styles.
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Sep 23, 2023 · Bassist Jack Casady talks about Hot Tuna's farewell tour, new songs, Jimi Hendrix collaboration and more in an interview with WRUR. He also shares his tips for staying fresh and joyful in rock and roll.
Learn about the legendary bassist Jack Casady and his band Hot Tuna, who mark their 50th anniversary with a series of shows in 2019. Find out the dates, venues, and special guests for their acoustic and electric performances.
