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Jack Casady
Washington, D.C., United States of America
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…
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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.
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2021
This Is Pop
TV show Self
- 2013
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2008
Jimi Hendrix: Electric Ladyland
Movie Self
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2004
Jefferson Airplane: Fly
Movie Himself
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2003
Moonlight Mile: A Journey to Screen
Movie Self
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2002
Monterey Pop - The Outtake Performances
Movie Jefferson Airplane
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2002
Rising Low
Movie Self
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1972
Last Days at the Fillmore
Movie Self - Performers(as Hot Tuna)
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1971
Stamping Ground
Movie Self - Jefferson Airplane
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1971
1 P.M.
Movie Self - Jefferson Airplane
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1970
Gimme Shelter
Movie Self
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1970
Woodstock
Movie Self - Jefferson Airplane
- 1970
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1968
Monterey Pop
Movie Self - Jefferson Airplane
