Jefferson Airplane Guitarist Says Jerry Garcia Was Band's ‘Spiritual Advisor,' Praises 'Amazing Human Being' Bob Weir (Exclusive)

Jorma Kaukonen reflects on the legacy of Jerry Garcia and Bob Weir ...

Jefferson Airplane guitarist reflects on band's formation 60 years ago, says Grace Slick changed 'everything' (exclusive)

The band's debut album, 'Jefferson Airplane Takes Off,' came out in August 1966 ...
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Jefferson Airplane’s Jorma Kaukonen on Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir and other giants of San Francisco’s psychedelic rock scene

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Jorma Kaukonen on the best guitar advice he got from Jerry Garcia

Jefferson Airplane's legendary guitarist, Jorma Kaukonen, shares a pivotal piece of advice he received from the Grateful Dead ...
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Jefferson Airplane founding member announces 85th birthday tour

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Jorma Kaukonen, best known as a founding member of Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna, is marking his 85th birthday with a career-spanning U.S. tour featuring an ...
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Jorma Kaukonen Says He Was “Amazed” at His Guitar Playing in 1965, as Featured on His New Archival Live Album (Exclusive)

The album was recorded shortly before Jorma joined the Jefferson Airplane. It shows Kaukonen’s finger-picking style guitar skills on full display as he delivers deft versions of various traditional ...
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Jorma Kaukonen Talks About His DC Roots

Jorma Kaukonen, the renowned guitarist for Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna, is closely associated with San Francisco’s music scene. But Kaukonen actually grew up in Chevy Chase DC, across the street ...