Jefferson Airplane
Jefferson Airplane’s debut show was on August 13, 1965 at the Matrix nightclub in San Francisco. The first performance featured Marty Balin on vocals, Paul Kantner on vocals/rhythm guitar, and Jorma Kaukonen on lead guitar. Signe Anderson, (who sang on Jefferson Airplane’s first recording “Jefferson Airplane Takes Off”) also performed. Bass player, Jack Casady, and drummer, Skip Spence, (who was later one of the original members of Moby Grape) joined the band two months later. Spencer Dryden became the drummer in June of 1966 and Grace Slick joined as vocalist in October of 1966. They had hit singles "White Rabbit" and "Somebody to Love," from the album “Surrealistic Pillow.” The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996.
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Did you know these facts about the Airplane’s songwriting process?
Which fact surprised you most?! 🤘
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Big year for Jorma Kaukonen! 🎂 Celebrating his 85th birthday, Jefferson Airplane’s 60th anniversary, the release of RENO ROAD, and a full Hot Tuna tour.
Catch Jorma for the 85th Birthday Celebration Tour and lots of other special guests on the road this fall in D.C., NYC, San Francisco & Denver. Tickets at the link in bio.
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“New York City had its own flavor, as did Los Angeles, but the city that would ultimately transform the landscape more than any other was San Francisco, with Jefferson Airplane leading the way.” -ULTIMATE CLASSIC ROCK
Released 36 years ago today, JEFFERSON AIRPLANE marked the band’s final studio chapter. The 1989 self-titled album brought 13 new tracks—including “Planes,” “Madeleine Street,” and “Freedom.”
Revisit the album at the link in bio.
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“’How long will it be until we can be considered authentic?’ because that was important to us. Then Jerry said, ‘We’re going to be archetypes,’ and that sort of came to pass in a lot of ways.’” -Jorma Kaukonen
Turns out, authenticity doesn’t age—it evolves into legend 🤘
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Celebrating Crown of Creation today—released on this day in 1968! 🤘
Jefferson Airplane’s fourth studio album delivered psychedelic gems like “Lather,” “Greasy Heart,” and “If You Feel.” Hit play on the album at the link in bio.
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60 years ago today, Jefferson Airplane hit the stage for the very first time—live at the Matrix Club in San Francisco! 🎶
Fun fact: before it became a music venue, the Matrix was a pizza joint—until Marty Balin bought it and turned it into something legendary. Teaming up with Paul Kantner, he formed the house band that would soon become Jefferson Airplane.
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“Jefferson Airplane flies high coast-to-coast” -CASH BOX MAGAZINE
58 years ago today, Jefferson Airplane landed the cover of the legendary Cash Box Magazine. 🍄 That same week, “White Rabbit” climbed to #11 on the Cash Box Top 100, while Surrealistic Pillow soared to #4 on the album chart.
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Released this week in 1972, LONG JOHN SILVER marked the final studio album from Jefferson Airplane’s classic lineup.
Recorded at their own Grunt Records studio, the album delivers a raw rock sound. Tracks like “Eat Starch Mom” and “Twilight Double Leader” highlight the band’s edge.
Give it a listen at the link in bio.
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How well do you know the backstory of the Airplane? ✈️
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For the fans who still turn to Marty Balin’s vocals when they need something honest, romantic, or real—this mood board’s made for you 🎤
Which Jefferson Airplane member speaks to you the most?
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