4 Fun Facts About Jefferson Starship
Jefferson Starship is a legendary American rock band that emerged from the psychedelic era of the late 1960s. The band has undergone numerous lineup changes over the years, but its core members have included Grace Slick, Paul Kantner, Marty Balin, and other talented musicians. Between 1974 and 1984, they released eight gold or platinum-selling studio albums, and one gold-selling compilation. Jefferson Starship and predecessor Jefferson Airplane produced a number of iconic hit songs, including Somebody to Love, White Rabbit, Jane, Count On Me, Find Your Way Back, Runaway and Miracles, that have earned them critical acclaim and a devoted fan base. The band has been recognized with several awards, including a Grammy Award and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Jefferson Starship’s music style is characterized by its soaring guitar riffs, driving rhythm section, and socially conscious lyrics that reflected the countercultural spirit of the time. With their enduring legacy and their commitment to pushing the boundaries of rock music, Jefferson Starship remains one of the most iconic classic rock bands of all time.
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Here are some fun facts about Jefferson Starship that you may not know.
1. What is the difference between Jefferson Starship and Starship?
Starship is an American rock band from San Francisco, California. Initially a continuation of Jefferson Starship, it underwent a change in musical direction, the subsequent loss of personnel, and a lawsuit settlement that led to a name change.
2. What happened to Jefferson Starship?
The band went through several major changes in personnel and genres through the years while retaining the Jefferson Starship name. The band name was retired in 1984, but it was picked up again in 1992 by a revival of the group led by Paul Kantner, which has continued since his death in 2016.
3. Are there any original members of Jefferson Starship?
True to its legacy, the members have changed over time, but the heart and the magic of all those hits remain. Paul Kantner died in 2016. Currently, the Jefferson Starship lineup features founding member David Freiberg, along with Donny Baldwin, Jude Gold, Cathy Richardson, and Chris Smith.
4. From Jefferson Airplane to Jefferson Starship
The change didn’t happen overnight. Jefferson Airplane actually folded following the release of 1972’s ‘Long John Silver’ album, morphing into Jefferson Starship for 1974’s ‘Dragon Fly’ LP. To say these were transitional years would be an understatement; the Airplane’s lineup had frequently been in a state of flux, and so it was with the Starship, with substance abuse, personal conflicts, and disagreements over musical direction frequently polluting the mix.
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