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Jefferson Airplane

rock music · 1966–1969

Jefferson Airplane is an American rock band that emerged from the San Francisco music scene in 1965, blending psychedelic rock, blues rock, and garage rock with a touch of folk. The lineup featured standout members like Grace Slick and Marty Balin, whose haunting vocals propelled songs like "Somebody to Love" and "White Rabbit" into the cultural zeitgeist. They were pivotal in shaping the San Francisco Sound and made a significant impact during the Summer of Love with their album "Surrealistic Pillow." With a penchant for experimentation and lyrical depth, Jefferson Airplane became synonymous with the counterculture movement, crafting tunes that still resonate with the spirit of a transformative era.

The facts

Formed 1965
United States
rock music, psychedelic rock, psychedelic folk
On RCA Victor
Members: Grace Slick, Marty Balin, Paul Kantner 🕯️, Jorma Kaukonen, Jack Casady, Spencer Dryden 🕯️

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Somebody to Love

Jefferson Airplane 1966

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White Rabbit

Jefferson Airplane 1967

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Volunteers

Jefferson Airplane 1969

🕯️ Remembering Paul Kantner (d. 2016)🕯️ Remembering Signe Toly Anderson (d. 2016)🕯️ Remembering Joey Covington (d. 2013)🕯️ Remembering Spencer Dryden (d. 2005)🕯️ Remembering Skip Spence (d. 1999)🕯️ Remembering Papa John Creach (d. 1994)

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