Jack Casady
ActingBorn 1944-04-13 · Washington, D.C., United States of America
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.
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Jefferson Airplane: Fly
Jul 20, 2004Rated 7.7 out of 10
Moonlight Mile: A Journey to Screen
Mar 11, 2003Rated 8.8 out of 10
Rising Low
Oct 08, 2002Rated 7.3 out of 10
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Dec 11, 2002Rated 7.5 out of 10
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Jun 14, 1972Rated 7 out of 10
1 P.M.
Jun 08, 1971Rated 6.2 out of 10
Stamping Ground
Oct 14, 1971Rated 6.3 out of 10
Gimme Shelter
Dec 13, 1970Rated 7.4 out of 10
Woodstock
Mar 26, 1970Rated 7.6 out of 10
San Francisco Rock: A Night at the Family Dog
Feb 13, 1970Rated 10 out of 10
Monterey Pop
Dec 26, 1968Rated 7.4 out of 10