1970Nominee
Best Performance
Gimme Shelter
Jack Casady
Actor
Washington, D.C., United States of America
April 13, 1944
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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Representative Works
Awards and Honors
Critical Favorites
1970Winner
Best Performance
Woodstock
1968Nominee
Best Performance
Monterey Pop
Career Highlights
1972Highlight
Best Performance
Last Days at the Fillmore
1971Highlight
Best Performance
Stamping Ground