Jack Casady
Known For
Acting
Born
1944-04-13 in Washington, D.C., United States of America
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.
Most Known For
This Is Pop
as Self
Woodstock
as Self - Jefferson Airplane
Gimme Shelter
as Self
Monterey Pop
as Self - Jefferson Airplane
Stamping Ground
as Self - Jefferson Airplane
Fillmore
as Himself - Performer
Moonlight Mile: A Journey to Screen
as Self
Rising Low
as Himself
Jefferson Airplane: Fly
as Himself
Jimi Hendrix: Electric Ladyland
as Self
The Tao of Bluegrass: A Portrait of Peter Rowan
as Self
1 P.M.
as Self - Jefferson Airplane