Paul Kantner

Beyond "White Rabbit": Why Jefferson Airplane were one of psychedelic rock's greatest bands

Often seen as baby boomer relics with a couple enduring radio hits, Jefferson Airplane left a far bigger impact than they tend to credit for, and there’s still much to be gained from their rich catalog today.

David Crosby's 'If I Could Only Remember My Name' - his most definitive album turns 50

David Crosby’s debut solo album is a hidden gem of the classic rock canon, and a complete realization of the psychedelia that he had been honing in on since The Byrds released ”Eight Miles High.”

David Crosby talks new LP, Trump, Paul Kantner, the "psychedelic" label & more

An interview with David Crosby, ahead of his tour which begins this week.

Jefferson Starship will continue to tour without Paul Kantner

Last week, Jefferson Airplane/Jefferson Starship member Paul Kantner sadly passed away. We mentioned at the time that Jefferson Starship (which he was still leading up until his death) had an upcoming tour that we assumed would be cancelled, but Ja…

15 essential Paul Kantner songs (from Jefferson Airplane & more)

Last night the rock world suffered yet another tragic loss, the death of Paul Kantner, co-founder, guitarist, singer and songwriter of psychedelic rock pioneers Jefferson Ai…

Jefferson Airplane's Paul Kantner, RIP

Paul Kantner, one of the giants of the San Francisco music scene, died Thursday, Jan. 28, of multiple organ failure. Mr. Kantner, founding member of the Jefferson Airplane, was 74 and had suffered a heart attack earlier this week…

Jefferson Starship playing Jefferson Airplane sets on tour for 50th anniversary; Jorma playing SXSW, Jerry tribute, & more

The Grateful Dead aren’t the only San Francisco Sound band celebrating a 50th anniversary this year. Jefferson Airplane turn 50 too, and to celebrate that, founding guitarist, backup and sometimes-lead vocalist Paul Kantner‘s band Jefferson Starship are playing full Airplane sets on t…