Known For
Acting
Born
Apr 13, 1944
Place of Birth
Washington, D.C., United States of America
Credits
12 titles
Jack Casady
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.
Known For
Filmography
This Is Pop
Self
The Tao of Bluegrass: A Portrait of Peter Rowan
Self
Jimi Hendrix: Electric Ladyland
Self
Jefferson Airplane: Fly
Himself
Moonlight Mile: A Journey to Screen
Self
Rising Low
Self
Fillmore
Himself - Performer
Stamping Ground
Self - Jefferson Airplane
1 P.M.
Self - Jefferson Airplane
Gimme Shelter
Self
Woodstock
Self - Jefferson Airplane
Monterey Pop
Self - Jefferson Airplane