Jack Casady
Known for Acting · 12 credits
- Born
- 1944-04-13 (age 82)
- Place of birth
- Washington, D.C., United States of America
- Also known as
- Jefferson Airplane
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
TV Shows (1)
Movies (11)
Woodstock
1970
as Self - Jefferson Airplane
Monterey Pop
1968
as Self - Jefferson Airplane
Gimme Shelter
1970
as Self
Moonlight Mile: A Journey to Screen
2003
as Self
Stamping Ground
1971
as Self - Jefferson Airplane
Fillmore
1972
as Himself - Performer
Rising Low
2002
as Self
Jimi Hendrix: Electric Ladyland
2008
as Self
Jefferson Airplane: Fly
2004
as Himself
1 P.M.
1971
as Self - Jefferson Airplane
The Tao of Bluegrass: A Portrait of Peter Rowan
2013
as Self
About Jack Casady
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 rhy… With 12 credits spanning from 1968 to 2021, Jack Casady has appeared in 11 films and 1 TV show.
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Most Popular Jack Casady Movies
- Woodstock (1970) — as Self - Jefferson Airplane
- Monterey Pop (1968) — as Self - Jefferson Airplane
- Gimme Shelter (1970) — as Self
- Moonlight Mile: A Journey to Screen (2003) — as Self
- Stamping Ground (1971) — as Self - Jefferson Airplane
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