Jack Casady
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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
Credits
Gimme Shelter (1970)
as Self
Woodstock (1970)
as Self - Jefferson Airplane
Monterey Pop (1968)
as Self - Jefferson Airplane
Stamping Ground (1971)
as Self - Jefferson Airplane
The Tao of Bluegrass: A Portrait of Peter Rowan (2013)
as Self
1 P.M. (1971)
as Self - Jefferson Airplane
Rising Low (2002)
as Self
Moonlight Mile: A Journey to Screen (2003)
as Self
Fillmore (1972)
as Himself - Performer
Jimi Hendrix: Electric Ladyland (2008)
as Self
Jefferson Airplane: Fly (2004)
as Himself