Jefferson Airplane
Band · US · 1965–1973
Members
Alexander “Skip” Spence1965–1966- Bob Harveybass guitar, original · 1965–1965
- Jerry Peloquinoriginal · 1965–1965
Jorma Kaukonenoriginal · 1965–1973
Marty Balinoriginal · 1965–1971
Paul Kantneroriginal · 1965–1972- Signe Toly Andersonoriginal · 1965–1966
Jack Casady1965–1972
Spencer Dryden1966–1970
Grace Slick1966–1972- Joey Covington1970–1972
- Papa John Creach1970–1972
- David Freiberg1972–1972
- John Barbata1972–1972
- Grace Slick1989–1989
- Jack Casady1989–1989
- Jorma Kaukonen1989–1989
- Marty Balin1989–1989
- Papa John Creach1989–1989
- Paul Kantner1989–1989
Jefferson Airplane is recognized as an American rock band that played a pivotal role in the psychedelic rock movement.
The band was formed in 1965, marking the beginning of their influential journey in music.
Their breakout album, "Surrealistic Pillow," released in 1967, is considered one of the most significant recordings of the Summer of Love.
Biography
Formation
Jefferson Airplane was formed in 1965 in San Francisco, emerging as one of the pioneering bands of psychedelic rock. The group was initiated by Marty Balin, who had previously recorded singles and played in a folk quartet. Inspired by the folk rock movement, Balin sought to create a band that would capture the essence of the San Francisco Sound. He teamed up with fellow folk guitarist Paul Kantner, and together they recruited a lineup that included original members like Jorma Kaukonen, Grace Slick, and Spencer Dryden.
Breakthrough
The band's breakthrough came with the release of their 1967 album, "Surrealistic Pillow," which featured iconic tracks such as "Somebody to Love" and "White Rabbit." This album became a defining record of the Summer of Love and solidified their place in rock history. Jefferson Airplane's performances at major festivals, including Woodstock and the Monterey Pop Festival, further propelled their fame and influence in the counterculture movement of the 1960s.
Legacy
Throughout their career, Jefferson Airplane released several critically acclaimed albums, including "Crown of Creation" and "Volunteers," and were known for their politically charged lyrics and innovative sound. The band disbanded in 1973 but left a lasting legacy as a quintessential psychedelic rock band, earning a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Their music continues to resonate, influencing generations of artists and fans alike.
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Discography
Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now1997
- 1.Somebody to Love2:59
- 2.Volunteers2:05
- 3.Watch Her Ride3:17
- 4.Ballad of You & Me & Pooneil4:37
- 5.White Rabbit2:34
- 6.Miracles3:34
- 7.With Your Love3:37
- 8.Light the Sky on Fire4:08
- 9.Jane4:12
- 10.Runaway5:23
- 11.Count on Me3:18
- 12.Find Your Way Back4:15
- 13.Save Your Love6:03
- 14.We Built This City4:56
- 15.Sara4:53
- 16.Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now4:29
- 17.Transatlantic4:18
- 18.Babylon4:38
- 19.It's Not Over ('til It's Over)4:15
The Gold Collection1997
- 1.White Rabbit2:35
- 2.Today2:59
- 3.It's No Secret3:28
- 4.My Best Friend3:04
- 5.Don't Slip Away2:35
- 6.Other Side Of This Life6:53
- 7.High Flyin' Bird4:03
- 8.Somebody to Love3:55
- 9.Plastic Fantastic Lover3:49
- 10.3/5 of a Mile in Ten Seconds4:45
- 11.She Has Funny Cars3:24
- 12.You're So Loose4:01
- 13.What You're Askin'5:24
- 14.Would You Love Me4:08
- 15.Ride3:05
- 16.This Is My Life4:56
Jefferson Airplane1996
- 1.White Rabbit2:37
- 2.Somebody to Love3:59
- 3.She Has Funny Cars3:25
- 4.Ride3:07
- 5.High Flying Bad4:04
- 6.Would You Love Me4:11
- 7.My Best Friend3:07
- 8.Plastic Fantastic Lover3:50
- 9.Don't Slip Away2:37
- 10.3/5 of a Mile in Ten Seconds4:45
- 11.It's No Secret3:32
- 12.Other Side of Live6:55
- 13.Today3:12
- 14.What You're Askin5:26
- 15.You're So Loose (Steel Riders)4:03
- 16.This Is My Live4:59
Greatest Hits1996
- 1.White Rabbit2:23
- 2.Somebody to Love3:56
- 3.Plastic Fantastic Lover3:46
- 4.She Has Funny Cars3:22
- 5.It's No Secret3:29
- 6.My Best Friend3:03
- 7.Don't Slip Away2:33
- 8.Other Side of This Life6:48
- 9.High Flyin' Bird4:01
- 10.3/5 of a Mile in 10 Seconds4:43
- 11.You're So Loose3:59
- 12.What You're Askin'5:23
- 13.Would You Love Me4:06
- 14.Ride3:03
- 15.This Is My Life4:56
- 16.What Do You Want With Me3:10
- 17.Get Together5:31
- 18.Today2:55
Journey: The Best Of1996
- 1.Embryonic Journey1:57
- 2.High Flyin’ Bird2:35
- 3.It’s No Secret2:41
- 4.Come Up the Years2:33
- 5.Somebody to Love3:00
- 6.Blues From an Airplane2:12
- 7.White Rabbit2:34
- 8.Plastic Fantastic Lover2:40
- 9.Aerie (Gang of Eagles)3:52
- 10.The Ballad of You and Me and Pooneil4:38
- 11.Crown of Creation2:57
- 12.Lather2:58
- 13.The Last Wall of the Castle2:42
- 14.Greasy Heart3:25
- 15.Volunteers2:10
- 16.When the Earth Moves Again3:56
- 17.Triad4:58
- 18.We Can Be Together5:51
- 19.Wooden Ships6:26
- 20.Milk Train (live)3:32
- 21.Have You Seen the Saucers (live)4:12
The Best of Jefferson Airplane1993
- 1.3/5 of a Mile in 10 Seconds3:45
- 2.White Rabbit2:35
- 3.Somebody to Love3:00
- 4.Wild Tyme3:10
- 5.Won't You Try / Saturday Afternoon5:07
- 6.Share a Little Joke3:09
- 7.Greasy Heart3:29
- 8.Wooden Ships6:29
- 9.Third Week in the Chelsea4:37
- 10.Long John Silver4:23
Loves You1992
- 1.I Specialize in Love1:59
- 2.Go to Her4:08
- 3.Bringing Me Down2:26
- 4.Let Me In3:30
- 5.Chauffeur Blues2:32
- 6.Free Advice2:32
- 7.Somebody to Love3:01
- 8.Today3:03
- 9.Embryonic Journey1:54
- 10.White Rabbit2:36
- 11.Come Back Baby2:58
- 12.Other Side of This Life8:01
- 13.Runnin' 'round This World2:30
- 14.She Has Funny Cars3:37
- 15.High Flyin' Bird4:03
- 16.Tobacco Road3:58
- 17.Let's Get Together4:04
- 18.White Rabbit2:23
- 19.Comin' Back to Me7:38
- 20.Won't You Try / Saturday Afternoon7:02
- 21.The Ballad of You and Me and Pooneil (alternate version)11:42
- 22.Things Are Better in the East3:19
- 23.Watch Her Ride3:18
- 24.Two Heads3:17
- 25.Martha (single version)3:29
- 26.Don't Let Me Down2:57
- 27.Crown of Creation2:56
- 28.Lather3:00
- 29.In Time4:17
- 30.House at Pooneil Corners5:55
- 31.Ribump Ba Bap Dum Dum1:34
- 32.Would You Like a Snack?2:42
- 33.3/5 Mile in 10 Seconds4:48
- 34.It's No Secret3:31
- 35.Plastic Fantastic Lover (live)4:27
- 36.Uncle Sam Blues (live)5:29
- 37.Wooden Ships (alternate mix)5:55
- 38.Volunteers (alternate take)2:17
- 39.We Can Be Together (alternate take)6:04
- 40.Turn My Life Down2:58
- 41.Good Shepherd4:27
- 42.Hey Fredrick (alternate take)9:07
- 43.Emergency4:40
- 44.When the Earth Moves Again3:58
- 45.Pretty as You Feel (single edit)3:11
- 46.Law Man2:45
- 47.Feel So Good (extended version)9:27
- 48.Twilight Double Leader4:50
- 49.Aerie (Gang of Eagles)3:58
- 50.Trial by Fire4:54
- 51.Dress Rap / You Wear Your Dresses Too Short (live)14:31
Greatest Hits, Volume 21991
- 1.Greasy Heart3:23
- 2.Saturday Afternoon5:07
- 3.Young girl sunday blues3:33
- 4.Watch her ride3:21
- 5.Blues from an airplane2:14
- 6.Come up the years2:33
- 7.Rejoyce4:00
- 8.The ballad of you & me & pooneil4:33
- 9.Volunteers2:04
- 10.Wild time (H)3:10
- 11.Crown of creations2:59
- 12.Two Heads3:11
- 13.A small package of value will come to you, shortly1:38
- 14.The last wall of the castle2:41
- 15.Martha3:31
- 16.Spare chaynge9:11
White Rabbit & Other Hits1990
- 1.It's no Secret2:39
- 2.Somebody to Love2:56
- 3.Today3:02
- 4.White Rabbit2:34
- 5.Embryonic Journey1:52
- 6.Crown of Creation2:54
- 7.Plastic Fantastic Lover3:48
- 8.Volunteers2:04
Greatest Hits1990
- 1.White Rabbit2:35
- 2.Somebody to Love3:01
- 3.She Has Funny Cars3:12
- 4.My Best Friend3:05
- 5.Today3:02
- 6.Comin' Back to Me5:24
- 7.3/5 of a Mile in 10 Seconds3:46
- 8.D.C.B.A.-252:40
- 9.How Do You Feel3:35
- 10.Embryonic Journey1:56
- 11.Plastic Fantastic Lover2:37
Jefferson Airplane1989
- 1.Planes4:28
- 2.Freedom4:55
- 3.Solidarity5:08
- 4.Madeleine Street4:15
- 5.Ice Age4:18
- 6.Summer of Love4:18
- 7.The Wheel6:11
- 8.Common Market Madrigal2:47
- 9.True Love3:44
- 10.Upfront Blues2:02
- 11.Now Is the Time4:53
- 12.Too Many Years4:12
- 13.Panda3:38
The Collection1988
- 1.Blues from an Airplane2:14
- 2.Don't Slip Away2:35
- 3.Somebody to Love4:01
- 4.3/5 of a Mile in 10 Seconds4:53
- 5.My Best Friend3:05
- 6.White Rabbit2:34
- 7.The Last Wall of the Castle2:43
- 8.Watch Her Ride3:17
- 9.Lather3:01
- 10.Crown of Creation3:26
- 11.Greasy Heart3:29
- 12.Plastic Fantastic Lover3:51
- 13.It's No Secret3:35
- 14.We Can Be Together5:51
- 15.The Farm3:15
- 16.Volunteers2:06
- 17.When the Earth Moves Again3:58
- 18.Law Man2:45
- 19.Rock 'n' Roll Island3:47
- 20.Alexander the Medium6:36
- 21.Have You Seen the Saucers4:19
- 22.Meadowlands1:05
2400 Fulton Street1987
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The History of Rock, Volume Seventeen1983
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The Best of Jefferson Airplane1978
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Flight Log1977
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Early Flight1974
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Long John Silver1972
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Bark1971
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The Worst of Jefferson Airplane1970
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Volunteers1969
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Crown of Creation1968
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Surrealistic Pillow1967
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After Bathing at Baxter’s1967
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Jefferson Airplane Takes Off1966
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- RCA Victor
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- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
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- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: Jefferson Aeroplane, Jefferson Airplaine, Jefferson Airplane/Starship, The Jefferson Airplane
Jefferson Airplane was an American rock band formed in San Francisco in 1965. One of the pioneering bands of psychedelic rock, the group defined the San Francisco Sound and was the first from the Bay Area to achieve international commercial success. They appeared at the Monterey Pop Festival (1967), the first Isle of Wight Festival (1968) as headliners, Woodstock (1969), and Altamont Free Concert (1969). Their 1967 breakout album Surrealistic Pillow was one of the most significant recordings of the Summer of Love. Two songs from that album, "Somebody to Love" and "White Rabbit", are among Rolling Stone's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time".
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