Jefferson Starship Members, Gear & Sound

Genre

Rock Soft rock Folk rock Art rock Symphonic rock Hard rock Classic rock Yacht Rock Aor album rock mellow gold

Members

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David Crosby

Roles:

Singer Guitarist Composer

Groups:

The Byrds Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young Buffalo Springfield R.A.D.D. (Recording Artists Against Drunk Driving) Crosby, Stills & Nash The Lookout Mountain Downstairs Choir Crosby & Nash CPR Crosby, Nash & Young The Lighthouse Band The Red Hots

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Paul Kantner

Roles:

Singer Guitarist

Groups:

Jefferson Airplane Hot Tuna Starship

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Bill Kreutzmann

Roles:

Drummer

Groups:

Grateful Dead Dead & Company Rhythm Devils SerialPod The Dead 7 Walkers Kingfish BK3 Go Ahead Bill Kreutzmann’s Billy & The Kids

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Aynsley Dunbar

Roles:

Drummer

Groups:

Journey John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers The Plastic Ono Band The Mothers of Invention The Spiders from Mars The Jeff Beck Group The Mojos Mother’s Army Mogg/Way

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Mark Morgan

Roles:

Music Producer

Groups:

Starship

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Grace Slick

Roles:

Singer Keyboardist

Groups:

Jefferson Airplane Starship The Great Society

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David Freiberg

Roles:

Bassist

Groups:

Jefferson Airplane Quicksilver Messenger Service Starship

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Craig Chaquico

Roles:

Guitarist

Groups:

Starship

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Donny Baldwin

Roles:

Drummer

Groups:

Quicksilver Messenger Service Cold Blood Starship Melvin Seals & JGB

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Chris Smith

Roles:

Bassist Keyboardist

Groups:

Quicksilver Messenger Service ...and Stars Collide

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Prairie Prince

Roles:

Drummer

Groups:

Journey Quicksilver Messenger Service Blue Cheer The Tubes Phil Lesh and Friends The New Cars Vince Welnick’s Missing Man Formation The Mistakes Strangers In A Strange Land Prince-Knotter-Exley-Leach-Leventhal-Cotten Productions Magic Christian Don't Push The Clown Cotten/Prince Productions The Gilmour Project Too-Good-For-Neil-Hamburger-Band It Was Fifty Years Ago Today Sy Klopps Blues Band

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Cathy Richardson

Roles:

Singer

Groups:

Big Brother and the Holding Company

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Darby Gould

Roles:

Singer

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Pete Sears

Roles:

Singer Keyboardist

Groups:

Sam Gopal Starship Zero Moonalice

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Mickey Thomas

Roles:

Singer

Groups:

Starship

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About

Jefferson Starship is a renowned American rock band that evolved from the ashes of the iconic Jefferson Airplane. Formed in the early 1970s, the group was initially spearheaded by Paul Kantner (guitar, vocals) and Grace Slick (vocals), alongside other former Airplane members such as Marty Balin (vocals) and David Freiberg (bass, vocals). Over the years, the band has seen a rotating lineup but consistently maintained its core commitment to a diverse musical palette that includes rock, soft rock, folk rock, and symphonic rock. Known for their mainstream rock appeal, Jefferson Starship produced hits that captured the spirit of both the '70s and '80s, cementing their place in classic rock history.

How to Sound Like Jefferson Starship

The sound of Jefferson Starship is characterized by its melodic and expansive rock textures, often blending harmonic vocal layers with rich instrumental backdrops. Their sonic character can be described as both polished and dynamic, incorporating elements of symphonic rock and hard rock that create a lush yet powerful soundscape. The use of 12-string guitars, like the Rickenbacker 360/12 12-String, adds a shimmering depth to the music, while the warm, resonant tones from acoustic guitars such as the Gibson J-50 contribute to their folk rock influences. Amplified by vintage-style equipment, their music thrives on layered instrumentation and dynamic vocal performances, offering a rich tapestry that is both nostalgic and enduring in its appeal.

Discography

Dragon Fly

1974

Red Octopus

1975

Spitfire (Remastered)

1976

Earth

1978

Gold

1979

Freedom At Point Zero

1979

Modern Times

1981

Winds Of Change

1982

Nuclear Furniture

1984

Across the Sea of Suns

2001

Deeper Space, Extra Virgin Sky

2003

Timeless Classics Live

2008

Acoustic Warrior Live at the IMAC, NY, Febuary 19, 1999

2009

Performing 'Jefferson Airplane @ Woodstock'

2009

Live in Central Park: May 12, 1975

2014

Soiled Dove

2014

New Year's Eve In San Francisco 1979 (LIVE KBFH Broadcast)

2020

Mother Of The Sun

2020

Get the Jefferson Starship Sound

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