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Jack Casady

Born 1944-04-13 (age 82) Washington, D.C., United States of America
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Biography

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. Singles including "Somebody to Love" and "White Rabbit" charted in 1967 and 1968. Casady, along with the other members of Jefferson Airplane, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996.

Casady became the bass player for Jefferson Airplane when lead guitarist Jorma Kaukonen, a high school friend and former Triumphs rhythm guitarist, invited him to join in late September 1965. He replaced the band's original bassist Bob Harvey the following month.

Known For

Woodstock
Woodstock

1970

as Self - Jefferson Airplane

Monterey Pop
Monterey Pop

1968

as Self - Jefferson Airplane

Gimme Shelter
Gimme Shelter

1970

as Self

Rising Low
Rising Low

2002

as Self

Fillmore
Fillmore

1972

as Himself - Performer

Stamping Ground
Stamping Ground

1971

as Self - Jefferson Airplane

1 P.M.
1 P.M.

1971

as Self - Jefferson Airplane

Jefferson Airplane: Fly