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Jefferson Airplane was an American rock band based in San Francisco, California, that became one of the pioneering bands of psychedelic rock. Formed in 1965, the group defined the San Francisco Sound and was the first from the Bay Area to achieve international commercial success.
- 1965–1973, 1989, 1996
Jefferson Airplane formed in 1965 in the San Francisco Bay area during the summit of the counter culture sweeping the country, and soon became a household name with appearances on radio, television, and top selling albums.
Aug 15, 2014 · Categories: Anniversaries, Longform, News. How Starship traded in the Summer of Love ideals espoused by their original incarnation, Jefferson Airplane, for a handful of Top 40 hits.
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- “It’s No Secret” (1966) The Jefferson Airplane's 1966 debut LP, Jefferson Airplane Takes Off, was recorded before Grace Slick joined the group and they embraced their iconic psychedelic sound.
- “Somebody to Love” (1967) Jefferson Airplane shot into stardom with the explosive "Somebody to Love," a song written by Grace Slick's brother-in-law and former Great Society bandmate Darby Slick.
- “White Rabbit” (1967) "White Rabbit" is one of the most iconic buzzes in acid rock history, soundtracking the summer of love in 1967 and a slew of movies ever since.
- “Today” (1967) A gentle folk ballad that balanced out the stranger fare on the Airplane's breakthrough LP, "Today" is the plush stuffing in the middle of the Surrealistic Pillow.
Jul 18, 2019 · Jefferson Airplane guitarist Jorma Kaukonen and bassist Jack Casady ultimately decided to focus on Hot Tuna, an offshoot band they formed in 1970. Singer Marty Balin eventually went solo. Kantner ...
History. Members. Timelines. Members. Recordings. Lineups. See also. References. External links. List of Jefferson Airplane members. Jefferson Airplane in 1966. Clockwise from top left: Jack Casady, Grace Slick, Marty Balin, Spencer Dryden, Paul Kantner and Jorma Kaukonen.
Mar 8, 2024 · Jefferson Airplane, American psychedelic rock band best known for its biting political lyrics, soaring harmonies, and hallucinogenic titles, such as Surrealistic Pillow and “White Rabbit.”
