Jack Casady
Born: 1944-04-13 in Washington, D.C., United States of America
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
2021
- This Is Pop as Self
2013
2008
- Jimi Hendrix: Electric Ladyland as Self
2004
- Jefferson Airplane: Fly as Himself
2003
2002
- Rising Low as Himself
1972
- Fillmore as Himself - Performer
1971
- Stamping Ground as Self - Jefferson Airplane
- 1 P.M. as Self - Jefferson Airplane
1970
- Gimme Shelter as Self
- Woodstock as Self - Jefferson Airplane
1968
- Monterey Pop as Self - Jefferson Airplane