Jack Casady

Known for: Acting
Born: 1944-04-13
Place of birth: 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.

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Jack Casady is best known for work in Acting. The Peekr community tracks 12 credits from Jack Casady, including movies and TV series you can rate, discuss, and add to your own Peeklists.

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