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List of Jefferson Starship members

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List of Jefferson Starship members

Jefferson Starship is an American rock band from San Francisco, California that developed in January 1974 as a successor to Jefferson Airplane.

Tables

· Members › Current
David Freiberg
David Freiberg
Name
David Freiberg
Years active
1974–1984 2005–present
Instruments
lead and backing vocals acoustic guitar (since 2005) keyboards and bass (1974–1984)
Release contributions
all Jefferson Starship releases from Dragon Fly (1974) to Nuclear Furniture (1984) Jefferson's Tree of Liberty (2008) Mother of the Sun (2020)
Donny Baldwin
Donny Baldwin
Name
Donny Baldwin
Years active
1982–1984 2008–present
Instruments
drums percussion backing vocals
Release contributions
Nuclear Furniture (1984) Mother of the Sun (2020)
Chris Smith
Chris Smith
Name
Chris Smith
Years active
1998–present
Instruments
keyboards synthesizers piano bass (since 2000)
Release contributions
Greatest Hits: Live at the Fillmore (1999) Across the Sea of Suns (2001) Jefferson's Tree of Liberty (2008) Mother of the Sun (2020)
Cathy Richardson
Cathy Richardson
Name
Cathy Richardson
Years active
2008–2015 2016–present
Instruments
lead and backing vocals rhythm guitar harmonica
Release contributions
Jefferson's Tree of Liberty (2008) Mother of the Sun (2020)
Jude Gold
Jude Gold
Name
Jude Gold
Years active
2012–present
Instruments
lead and rhythm guitars backing vocals
Release contributions
Mother of the Sun (2020)
Image
Name
Years active
Instruments
Release contributions
David Freiberg
1974–1984 2005–present
lead and backing vocals acoustic guitar (since 2005) keyboards and bass (1974–1984)
all Jefferson Starship releases from Dragon Fly (1974) to Nuclear Furniture (1984) Jefferson's Tree of Liberty (2008) Mother of the Sun (2020)
Donny Baldwin
1982–1984 2008–present
drums percussion backing vocals
Nuclear Furniture (1984) Mother of the Sun (2020)
Chris Smith
1998–present
keyboards synthesizers piano bass (since 2000)
Greatest Hits: Live at the Fillmore (1999) Across the Sea of Suns (2001) Jefferson's Tree of Liberty (2008) Mother of the Sun (2020)
Cathy Richardson
2008–2015 2016–present
lead and backing vocals rhythm guitar harmonica
Jefferson's Tree of Liberty (2008) Mother of the Sun (2020)
Jude Gold
2012–present
lead and rhythm guitars backing vocals
Mother of the Sun (2020)
· Members › Former
Paul Kantner
Paul Kantner
Name
Paul Kantner
Years active
1974–1984 1992–2016 (until his death)
Instruments
rhythm guitar banjo harmonica synthesizers lead and backing vocals
Release contributions
all Jefferson Starship releases through Jefferson's Tree of Liberty (2008)
Craig Chaquico
Craig Chaquico
Name
Craig Chaquico
Years active
1974–1984
Instruments
lead and rhythm guitars backing vocals
Release contributions
all Jefferson Starship releases from Dragon Fly (1974) to Nuclear Furniture (1984)
Grace Slick
Grace Slick
Name
Grace Slick
Years active
1974–1978 1981–1984
Instruments
lead and backing vocals piano keyboards
Release contributions
all Jefferson Starship releases from Dragon Fly (1974) to Nuclear Furniture (1984), except Freedom at Point Zero (1979)
John Barbata
John Barbata
Name
John Barbata
Years active
1974–1979 (died 2024)
Instruments
drums percussion backing and occasional lead vocals
Release contributions
all Jefferson Starship releases from Dragon Fly (1974) to Earth (1978)
Papa John Creach
Papa John Creach
Name
Papa John Creach
Years active
1974–1975 1992–1994 (until his death) (guest in 1978)
Instruments
violin
Release contributions
Dragon Fly (1974) Red Octopus (1975)
Peter Kaukonen
Peter Kaukonen
Name
Peter Kaukonen
Years active
1974 1994–1995 (touring 2006)
Instruments
bass
Release contributions
none
Pete Sears
Pete Sears
Name
Pete Sears
Years active
1974–1984 (touring 2005, guest in 2009 and 2016, session guest 2020)
Instruments
bass keyboards backing vocals
Release contributions
all Jefferson Starship releases from Dragon Fly (1974) to Nuclear Furniture (1984), guest appearance on Mother of the Sun (2020) - three tracks only
Marty Balin
Marty Balin
Name
Marty Balin
Years active
1975–1978 1993–2008 (died 2018)
Instruments
lead and backing vocals percussion acoustic guitar (1993–2008) lead and backing vocals (1975–1978)
Release contributions
all Jefferson Starship releases from Dragon Fly (1974) to Earth (1978), and from Deep Space/Virgin Sky (1995) to Jefferson's Tree of Liberty (2008)
Mickey Thomas
Mickey Thomas
Name
Mickey Thomas
Years active
1979–1984
Instruments
lead and backing vocals
Release contributions
all Jefferson Starship releases from Freedom at Point Zero (1979) to Nuclear Furniture (1984)
Aynsley Dunbar
Aynsley Dunbar
Name
Aynsley Dunbar
Years active
1979–1982
Instruments
drums percussion
Release contributions
Freedom at Point Zero (1979) Modern Times (1981) Winds of Change (1982)
Mark "Slick" Aguilar
Mark "Slick" Aguilar
Name
Mark "Slick" Aguilar
Years active
1992–2012
Instruments
lead and rhythm guitars backing vocals
Release contributions
all Jefferson Starship releases from Deep Space/Virgin Sky (1995) to Jefferson's Tree of Liberty (2008)
Prairie Prince
Prairie Prince
Name
Prairie Prince
Years active
1992–2008 (guest 2008–16)
Instruments
drums percussion
Jack Casady
Jack Casady
Name
Jack Casady
Years active
1992–2000
Instruments
bass
Release contributions
all Jefferson Starship releases from Deep Space/Virgin Sky (1995) to Jefferson's Tree of Liberty (2008), except Across the Sea of Suns (2001)
Darby Gould
Darby Gould
Name
Darby Gould
Years active
1992–1995 (guest since 2000)
Instruments
lead and backing vocals
Release contributions
Deep Space/Virgin Sky (1995) Jefferson's Tree of Liberty (2008) – three tracks only
Tim Gorman
Tim Gorman
Name
Tim Gorman
Years active
1992–1994 (guest in 2005) (died 2025)
Instruments
keyboards backing vocals
Release contributions
Deep Space/Virgin Sky (1995)
Diana Mangano
Diana Mangano
Name
Diana Mangano
Years active
1993–2008 (guest 2008–15)
Instruments
lead and backing vocals
Release contributions
all Jefferson Starship releases from Windows of Heaven (1998) to Jefferson's Tree of Liberty (2008)
Barry Flast
Barry Flast
Name
Barry Flast
Years active
1994–1995 (died 2013)
Instruments
keyboards synthesizers
Release contributions
none
Gary Cambra
Gary Cambra
Name
Gary Cambra
Years active
1995–1996
Terry "T" Lavitz
Terry "T" Lavitz
Name
Terry "T" Lavitz
Years active
1996–1998 (died 2010)
Instruments
Windows of Heaven (1998)
Rachel Rose
Rachel Rose
Name
Rachel Rose
Years active
2015–2016 (guest since 2016)
Instruments
lead and backing vocals
Release contributions
none
Image
Name
Years active
Instruments
Release contributions
Paul Kantner
1974–1984 1992–2016 (until his death)
rhythm guitar banjo harmonica synthesizers lead and backing vocals
all Jefferson Starship releases through Jefferson's Tree of Liberty (2008)
Craig Chaquico
1974–1984
lead and rhythm guitars backing vocals
all Jefferson Starship releases from Dragon Fly (1974) to Nuclear Furniture (1984)
Grace Slick
1974–1978 1981–1984
lead and backing vocals piano keyboards
all Jefferson Starship releases from Dragon Fly (1974) to Nuclear Furniture (1984), except Freedom at Point Zero (1979)
John Barbata
1974–1979 (died 2024)
drums percussion backing and occasional lead vocals
all Jefferson Starship releases from Dragon Fly (1974) to Earth (1978)
Papa John Creach
1974–1975 1992–1994 (until his death) (guest in 1978)
violin
Dragon Fly (1974) Red Octopus (1975)
Peter Kaukonen
1974 1994–1995 (touring 2006)
bass
none
Pete Sears
1974–1984 (touring 2005, guest in 2009 and 2016, session guest 2020)
bass keyboards backing vocals
all Jefferson Starship releases from Dragon Fly (1974) to Nuclear Furniture (1984), guest appearance on Mother of the Sun (2020) - three tracks only
Marty Balin
1975–1978 1993–2008 (died 2018)
lead and backing vocals percussion acoustic guitar (1993–2008) lead and backing vocals (1975–1978)
all Jefferson Starship releases from Dragon Fly (1974) to Earth (1978), and from Deep Space/Virgin Sky (1995) to Jefferson's Tree of Liberty (2008)
Mickey Thomas
1979–1984
lead and backing vocals
all Jefferson Starship releases from Freedom at Point Zero (1979) to Nuclear Furniture (1984)
Aynsley Dunbar
1979–1982
drums percussion
Freedom at Point Zero (1979) Modern Times (1981) Winds of Change (1982)
Mark "Slick" Aguilar
1992–2012
lead and rhythm guitars backing vocals
all Jefferson Starship releases from Deep Space/Virgin Sky (1995) to Jefferson's Tree of Liberty (2008)
Prairie Prince
1992–2008 (guest 2008–16)
drums percussion
Jack Casady
1992–2000
bass
all Jefferson Starship releases from Deep Space/Virgin Sky (1995) to Jefferson's Tree of Liberty (2008), except Across the Sea of Suns (2001)
Darby Gould
1992–1995 (guest since 2000)
lead and backing vocals
Deep Space/Virgin Sky (1995) Jefferson's Tree of Liberty (2008) – three tracks only
Tim Gorman
1992–1994 (guest in 2005) (died 2025)
keyboards backing vocals
Deep Space/Virgin Sky (1995)
Diana Mangano
1993–2008 (guest 2008–15)
lead and backing vocals
all Jefferson Starship releases from Windows of Heaven (1998) to Jefferson's Tree of Liberty (2008)
Barry Flast
1994–1995 (died 2013)
keyboards synthesizers
none
Gary Cambra
1995–1996
Terry "T" Lavitz
1996–1998 (died 2010)
Windows of Heaven (1998)
Rachel Rose
2015–2016 (guest since 2016)
lead and backing vocals
none
· Members › Touring
Steve Schuster
Steve Schuster
Name
Steve Schuster
Years active
1978–1980
Instruments
saxophone
Details
Schuster was a regular member of the Jefferson Starship touring lineup between 1978 and 1980.
David Farey
David Farey
Name
David Farey
Years active
1978
Instruments
horn instruments
Details
Farey toured alongside Schuster with Jefferson Starship after the release of Earth in 1978.
Signe Toly Anderson
Signe Toly Anderson
Name
Signe Toly Anderson
Years active
1993–1994 (died 2016)
Instruments
backing and lead vocals
Details
Anderson, a former member of Jefferson Airplane, made occasional guest appearances in the 1990s.
Trey Sabatelli
Trey Sabatelli
Name
Trey Sabatelli
Years active
1994–1995 2004
Instruments
drums percussion
Details
Sabatelli occasionally substituted for and performed alongside regular drummer Prairie Prince.
Bobby Vega
Bobby Vega
Name
Bobby Vega
Years active
1998–2000
Instruments
bass
Details
Vega and Huff each spent spells substituting for Jack Casady between 1998 and his 2000 departure.
Chico Huff
Chico Huff
Name
Chico Huff
Tom Lilly
Tom Lilly
Name
Tom Lilly
Years active
2000–2003 2007
Instruments
After Casady's departure, Lilly regularly appeared on live bass at Jefferson Starship concerts.
John Ferenzik
John Ferenzik
Name
John Ferenzik
Years active
2002 2006 2008–2015
Instruments
bass keyboards lead guitar
Details
Ferenzik occasionally performed keyboards, as well as lead guitar and bass alongside regular member Chris Smith.
Michael Eisenstein
Michael Eisenstein
Name
Michael Eisenstein
Years active
2002 2009 2011 2012
Instruments
12-string acoustic guitar backing vocals
Details
Eisenstein substituted for Paul Kantner regularly between 2002 and 2012, when he was unable to perform.
Prof. Louie
Prof. Louie
Name
Prof. Louie
Years active
2003
Instruments
keyboards
Details
Prof. Louie, Falzarano, Kearney and Alexander Kantner made occasional substitute and guest appearances.
Mike Falzarano
Mike Falzarano
Name
Mike Falzarano
Years active
rhythm guitar
Kerry Kearney
Kerry Kearney
Name
Kerry Kearney
Alexander Kantner
Alexander Kantner
Name
Alexander Kantner
Years active
rhythm guitar bass
China Wing Kantner
China Wing Kantner
Name
China Wing Kantner
Years active
1992–present
Instruments
backing vocals and occasional tambourine
Details
Kantner has made occasional guest appearances.
Linda Imperial
Linda Imperial
Name
Linda Imperial
Years active
2005–2007
Instruments
backing vocals
Details
Imperial, Traylor and Morley each performed with Jefferson Starship at select shows during the 2000s.
Jack Traylor
Jack Traylor
Name
Jack Traylor
Years active
2005
Instruments
rhythm guitar backing vocals
Tony Morley
Tony Morley
Name
Tony Morley
Years active
2006–2016
Instruments
drums
Anne Harris
Anne Harris
Name
Anne Harris
Years active
2008–2016
Instruments
violin
Details
Harris has made regular live appearances with Jefferson Starship on violin since 2008.
Image
Name
Years active
Instruments
Details
Steve Schuster
1978–1980
saxophone
Schuster was a regular member of the Jefferson Starship touring lineup between 1978 and 1980.
David Farey
1978
horn instruments
Farey toured alongside Schuster with Jefferson Starship after the release of Earth in 1978.
Signe Toly Anderson
1993–1994 (died 2016)
backing and lead vocals
Anderson, a former member of Jefferson Airplane, made occasional guest appearances in the 1990s.
Trey Sabatelli
1994–1995 2004
drums percussion
Sabatelli occasionally substituted for and performed alongside regular drummer Prairie Prince.
Bobby Vega
1998–2000
bass
Vega and Huff each spent spells substituting for Jack Casady between 1998 and his 2000 departure.
Chico Huff
Tom Lilly
2000–2003 2007
After Casady's departure, Lilly regularly appeared on live bass at Jefferson Starship concerts.
John Ferenzik
2002 2006 2008–2015
bass keyboards lead guitar
Ferenzik occasionally performed keyboards, as well as lead guitar and bass alongside regular member Chris Smith.
Michael Eisenstein
2002 2009 2011 2012
12-string acoustic guitar backing vocals
Eisenstein substituted for Paul Kantner regularly between 2002 and 2012, when he was unable to perform.
Prof. Louie
2003
keyboards
Prof. Louie, Falzarano, Kearney and Alexander Kantner made occasional substitute and guest appearances.
Mike Falzarano
rhythm guitar
Kerry Kearney
Alexander Kantner
rhythm guitar bass
China Wing Kantner
1992–present
backing vocals and occasional tambourine
Kantner has made occasional guest appearances.
Linda Imperial
2005–2007
backing vocals
Imperial, Traylor and Morley each performed with Jefferson Starship at select shows during the 2000s.
Jack Traylor
2005
rhythm guitar backing vocals
Tony Morley
2006–2016
drums
Anne Harris
2008–2016
violin
Harris has made regular live appearances with Jefferson Starship on violin since 2008.
· Lineups
January – June 1974
January – June 1974
Period
January – June 1974
Members
Grace Slick – vocals, piano Paul Kantner – rhythm guitar, vocals David Freiberg – keyboards, bass, vocals Craig Chaquico – lead guitar, backing vocals Peter Kaukonen – bass John Barbata – drums, backing vocals Papa John Creach – violin, vocals
Releases
none – live performances only
June 1974 – January 1975
June 1974 – January 1975
Period
June 1974 – January 1975
Members
Grace Slick – vocals, piano Paul Kantner – rhythm guitar, vocals David Freiberg – keyboards, bass, vocals Craig Chaquico – lead guitar, backing vocals Pete Sears – bass, keyboards, backing vocals John Barbata – drums, backing vocals Papa John Creach – violin, backing vocals
Releases
Dragon Fly (1974)
January – August 1975
January – August 1975
Period
January – August 1975
Members
Marty Balin – vocals Grace Slick – vocals, piano Paul Kantner – rhythm guitar, vocals David Freiberg – keyboards, bass, vocals Craig Chaquico – lead guitar, backing vocals Pete Sears – bass, keyboards, backing vocals John Barbata – drums, backing vocals Papa John Creach – violin, backing vocals
Releases
Red Octopus (1975)
August 1975 – June 1978
August 1975 – June 1978
Period
August 1975 – June 1978
Members
Marty Balin – vocals Grace Slick – vocals, piano Paul Kantner – rhythm guitar, vocals David Freiberg – keyboards, bass, vocals Craig Chaquico – lead guitar, backing vocals Pete Sears – bass, keyboards, backing vocals John Barbata – drums, backing vocals
Releases
Spitfire (1976) Earth (1978)
June – October 1978
June – October 1978
Period
June – October 1978
Members
Marty Balin – vocals Paul Kantner – rhythm guitar, vocals David Freiberg – keyboards, bass, vocals Craig Chaquico – lead guitar, backing vocals Pete Sears – bass, keyboards, backing vocals John Barbata – drums, backing vocals
Releases
none – live performances and single "Light the Sky on Fire" only
October 1978 - January 1979
October 1978 - January 1979
Period
October 1978 - January 1979
Members
Paul Kantner – rhythm guitar, vocals David Freiberg – keyboards, bass, vocals Craig Chaquico – lead guitar, backing vocals Pete Sears – bass, keyboards, backing vocals John Barbata – drums, backing vocals
Releases
none
January – April 1979
January – April 1979
Period
January – April 1979
Members
Paul Kantner – rhythm guitar, vocals David Freiberg – keyboards, bass, vocals Craig Chaquico – lead guitar, backing vocals Pete Sears – bass, keyboards, backing vocals Aynsley Dunbar – drums, percussion
Releases
none – studio rehearsals only
April 1979 – early 1981
April 1979 – early 1981
Period
April 1979 – early 1981
Members
Mickey Thomas – vocals Paul Kantner – rhythm guitar, vocals David Freiberg – keyboards, bass, vocals Craig Chaquico – lead guitar, backing vocals Pete Sears – bass, keyboards, backing vocals Aynsley Dunbar – drums, percussion
Releases
Freedom at Point Zero (1979) Modern Times (1981) – five tracks
Early 1981 – September 1982
Early 1981 – September 1982
Period
Early 1981 – September 1982
Members
Mickey Thomas – vocals Grace Slick – vocals, piano Paul Kantner – rhythm guitar, vocals David Freiberg – keyboards, bass, vocals Craig Chaquico – lead guitar, backing vocals Pete Sears – bass, keyboards, backing vocals Aynsley Dunbar – drums, percussion
Releases
Modern Times (1981) – four tracks Winds of Change (1982)
September 1982 – June 1984
September 1982 – June 1984
Period
September 1982 – June 1984
Members
Mickey Thomas – vocals Grace Slick – vocals, piano Paul Kantner – rhythm guitar, vocals David Freiberg – keyboards, bass, vocals Craig Chaquico – lead guitar, backing vocals Pete Sears – bass, keyboards, backing vocals Donny Baldwin – drums, backing vocals
Releases
Nuclear Furniture (1984)
Band inactive June 1984 – January 1992
Band inactive June 1984 – January 1992
Period
Band inactive June 1984 – January 1992
January 1992 – 1993
January 1992 – 1993
Period
January 1992 – 1993
Members
Darby Gould – vocals Paul Kantner – rhythm guitar, vocals Slick Aguilar – lead guitar, backing vocals Jack Casady – bass, guitar Tim Gorman – keyboards, backing vocals Prairie Prince – drums, percussion Papa John Creach – violin, backing vocals
Releases
none – live performances only
1993 – February 1994
1993 – February 1994
Period
1993 – February 1994
Members
Marty Balin – vocals, acoustic guitar Darby Gould – vocals Paul Kantner – rhythm guitar, vocals Slick Aguilar – lead guitar, backing vocals Jack Casady – bass, guitar Tim Gorman – keyboards, backing vocals Prairie Prince – drums, percussion Papa John Creach – violin, backing vocals
February 1994 – mid-1995
February 1994 – mid-1995
Period
February 1994 – mid-1995
Members
Marty Balin – vocals, acoustic guitar Darby Gould – vocals Paul Kantner – rhythm guitar, vocals Slick Aguilar – lead guitar, backing vocals Jack Casady – bass, guitar Tim Gorman – keyboards, backing vocals Prairie Prince – drums, percussion
Releases
Deep Space/Virgin Sky (1995)
1995
1995
Period
1995
Members
Marty Balin – vocals, acoustic guitar Diana Mangano – vocals Paul Kantner – rhythm guitar, vocals Slick Aguilar – lead guitar, backing vocals Jack Casady – bass, guitar Barry Flast – keyboards, synthesizers Prairie Prince – drums, percussion
Releases
none – live performances only
1995–1996
1995–1996
Period
1995–1996
Members
Marty Balin – vocals, acoustic guitar Diana Mangano – vocals Paul Kantner – rhythm guitar, vocals Slick Aguilar – lead guitar, backing vocals Jack Casady – bass, guitar Gary Cambra – keyboards, synthesizers Prairie Prince – drums, percussion
1996–1998
1996–1998
Period
1996–1998
Members
Marty Balin – vocals, acoustic guitar Diana Mangano – vocals Paul Kantner – rhythm guitar, vocals Slick Aguilar – lead guitar, backing vocals Jack Casady – bass, guitar T Lavitz – keyboards, synthesizers Prairie Prince – drums, percussion
Releases
Windows of Heaven (1998)
1998–2000
1998–2000
Period
1998–2000
Members
Marty Balin – vocals, acoustic guitar Diana Mangano – vocals Paul Kantner – rhythm guitar, vocals Slick Aguilar – lead guitar, backing vocals Jack Casady – bass, guitar Chris Smith – keyboards, synthesizers Prairie Prince – drums, percussion
Releases
Greatest Hits: Live at the Fillmore (1999)
2000–2005
2000–2005
Period
2000–2005
Members
Marty Balin – vocals, acoustic guitar Diana Mangano – vocals Paul Kantner – rhythm guitar, vocals Slick Aguilar – lead guitar, backing vocals Chris Smith – keyboards, synthesizers, bass Prairie Prince – drums, percussion
Releases
Across the Sea of Suns (2001)
2005–2008
2005–2008
Period
2005–2008
Members
Marty Balin – vocals, acoustic guitar Diana Mangano – vocals Paul Kantner – rhythm guitar, vocals David Freiberg – acoustic guitar, vocals Slick Aguilar – lead guitar, backing vocals Chris Smith – keyboards, synthesizers, bass Prairie Prince – drums, percussion
Releases
Jefferson's Tree of Liberty (2008)
2008–2012
2008–2012
Period
2008–2012
Members
David Freiberg – vocals, acoustic guitar Cathy Richardson – vocals, acoustic guitar Paul Kantner – rhythm guitar, vocals Slick Aguilar – lead guitar, backing vocals Chris Smith – keyboards, synthesizers, bass Donny Baldwin – drums, backing vocals
Releases
none – live performances only
September 2012 – November 2015
September 2012 – November 2015
Period
September 2012 – November 2015
Members
David Freiberg – vocals, acoustic guitar Cathy Richardson – vocals, acoustic guitar Paul Kantner – rhythm guitar, vocals Jude Gold – lead guitar Chris Smith – keyboards, synthesizers, bass Donny Baldwin – drums, backing vocals
November 2015 – January 2016
November 2015 – January 2016
Period
November 2015 – January 2016
Members
David Freiberg – vocals, acoustic guitar Rachel Rose – vocals Paul Kantner – rhythm guitar, vocals Jude Gold – lead guitar Chris Smith – keyboards, synthesizers, bass Donny Baldwin – drums, backing vocals
January – March 2016
January – March 2016
Period
January – March 2016
Members
David Freiberg – vocals, acoustic guitar Rachel Rose – vocals Jude Gold – lead guitar Chris Smith – keyboards, synthesizers, bass Donny Baldwin – drums, backing vocals
March 2016 – present
March 2016 – present
Period
March 2016 – present
Members
David Freiberg – vocals, acoustic guitar Cathy Richardson – vocals, acoustic guitar Jude Gold – lead guitar Chris Smith – keyboards, synthesizers, bass Donny Baldwin – drums, backing vocals
Releases
Mother of the Sun (2020)
Period
Members
Releases
January – June 1974
Grace Slick – vocals, piano Paul Kantner – rhythm guitar, vocals David Freiberg – keyboards, bass, vocals Craig Chaquico – lead guitar, backing vocals Peter Kaukonen – bass John Barbata – drums, backing vocals Papa John Creach – violin, vocals
none – live performances only
June 1974 – January 1975
Grace Slick – vocals, piano Paul Kantner – rhythm guitar, vocals David Freiberg – keyboards, bass, vocals Craig Chaquico – lead guitar, backing vocals Pete Sears – bass, keyboards, backing vocals John Barbata – drums, backing vocals Papa John Creach – violin, backing vocals
Dragon Fly (1974)
January – August 1975
Marty Balin – vocals Grace Slick – vocals, piano Paul Kantner – rhythm guitar, vocals David Freiberg – keyboards, bass, vocals Craig Chaquico – lead guitar, backing vocals Pete Sears – bass, keyboards, backing vocals John Barbata – drums, backing vocals Papa John Creach – violin, backing vocals
Red Octopus (1975)
August 1975 – June 1978
Marty Balin – vocals Grace Slick – vocals, piano Paul Kantner – rhythm guitar, vocals David Freiberg – keyboards, bass, vocals Craig Chaquico – lead guitar, backing vocals Pete Sears – bass, keyboards, backing vocals John Barbata – drums, backing vocals
Spitfire (1976) Earth (1978)
June – October 1978
Marty Balin – vocals Paul Kantner – rhythm guitar, vocals David Freiberg – keyboards, bass, vocals Craig Chaquico – lead guitar, backing vocals Pete Sears – bass, keyboards, backing vocals John Barbata – drums, backing vocals
none – live performances and single "Light the Sky on Fire" only
October 1978 - January 1979
Paul Kantner – rhythm guitar, vocals David Freiberg – keyboards, bass, vocals Craig Chaquico – lead guitar, backing vocals Pete Sears – bass, keyboards, backing vocals John Barbata – drums, backing vocals
none
January – April 1979
Paul Kantner – rhythm guitar, vocals David Freiberg – keyboards, bass, vocals Craig Chaquico – lead guitar, backing vocals Pete Sears – bass, keyboards, backing vocals Aynsley Dunbar – drums, percussion
none – studio rehearsals only
April 1979 – early 1981
Mickey Thomas – vocals Paul Kantner – rhythm guitar, vocals David Freiberg – keyboards, bass, vocals Craig Chaquico – lead guitar, backing vocals Pete Sears – bass, keyboards, backing vocals Aynsley Dunbar – drums, percussion
Freedom at Point Zero (1979) Modern Times (1981) – five tracks
Early 1981 – September 1982
Mickey Thomas – vocals Grace Slick – vocals, piano Paul Kantner – rhythm guitar, vocals David Freiberg – keyboards, bass, vocals Craig Chaquico – lead guitar, backing vocals Pete Sears – bass, keyboards, backing vocals Aynsley Dunbar – drums, percussion
Modern Times (1981) – four tracks Winds of Change (1982)
September 1982 – June 1984
Mickey Thomas – vocals Grace Slick – vocals, piano Paul Kantner – rhythm guitar, vocals David Freiberg – keyboards, bass, vocals Craig Chaquico – lead guitar, backing vocals Pete Sears – bass, keyboards, backing vocals Donny Baldwin – drums, backing vocals
Nuclear Furniture (1984)
Band inactive June 1984 – January 1992
January 1992 – 1993
Darby Gould – vocals Paul Kantner – rhythm guitar, vocals Slick Aguilar – lead guitar, backing vocals Jack Casady – bass, guitar Tim Gorman – keyboards, backing vocals Prairie Prince – drums, percussion Papa John Creach – violin, backing vocals
none – live performances only
1993 – February 1994
Marty Balin – vocals, acoustic guitar Darby Gould – vocals Paul Kantner – rhythm guitar, vocals Slick Aguilar – lead guitar, backing vocals Jack Casady – bass, guitar Tim Gorman – keyboards, backing vocals Prairie Prince – drums, percussion Papa John Creach – violin, backing vocals
February 1994 – mid-1995
Marty Balin – vocals, acoustic guitar Darby Gould – vocals Paul Kantner – rhythm guitar, vocals Slick Aguilar – lead guitar, backing vocals Jack Casady – bass, guitar Tim Gorman – keyboards, backing vocals Prairie Prince – drums, percussion
Deep Space/Virgin Sky (1995)
1995
Marty Balin – vocals, acoustic guitar Diana Mangano – vocals Paul Kantner – rhythm guitar, vocals Slick Aguilar – lead guitar, backing vocals Jack Casady – bass, guitar Barry Flast – keyboards, synthesizers Prairie Prince – drums, percussion
none – live performances only
1995–1996
Marty Balin – vocals, acoustic guitar Diana Mangano – vocals Paul Kantner – rhythm guitar, vocals Slick Aguilar – lead guitar, backing vocals Jack Casady – bass, guitar Gary Cambra – keyboards, synthesizers Prairie Prince – drums, percussion
1996–1998
Marty Balin – vocals, acoustic guitar Diana Mangano – vocals Paul Kantner – rhythm guitar, vocals Slick Aguilar – lead guitar, backing vocals Jack Casady – bass, guitar T Lavitz – keyboards, synthesizers Prairie Prince – drums, percussion
Windows of Heaven (1998)
1998–2000
Marty Balin – vocals, acoustic guitar Diana Mangano – vocals Paul Kantner – rhythm guitar, vocals Slick Aguilar – lead guitar, backing vocals Jack Casady – bass, guitar Chris Smith – keyboards, synthesizers Prairie Prince – drums, percussion
Greatest Hits: Live at the Fillmore (1999)
2000–2005
Marty Balin – vocals, acoustic guitar Diana Mangano – vocals Paul Kantner – rhythm guitar, vocals Slick Aguilar – lead guitar, backing vocals Chris Smith – keyboards, synthesizers, bass Prairie Prince – drums, percussion
Across the Sea of Suns (2001)
2005–2008
Marty Balin – vocals, acoustic guitar Diana Mangano – vocals Paul Kantner – rhythm guitar, vocals David Freiberg – acoustic guitar, vocals Slick Aguilar – lead guitar, backing vocals Chris Smith – keyboards, synthesizers, bass Prairie Prince – drums, percussion
Jefferson's Tree of Liberty (2008)
2008–2012
David Freiberg – vocals, acoustic guitar Cathy Richardson – vocals, acoustic guitar Paul Kantner – rhythm guitar, vocals Slick Aguilar – lead guitar, backing vocals Chris Smith – keyboards, synthesizers, bass Donny Baldwin – drums, backing vocals
none – live performances only
September 2012 – November 2015
David Freiberg – vocals, acoustic guitar Cathy Richardson – vocals, acoustic guitar Paul Kantner – rhythm guitar, vocals Jude Gold – lead guitar Chris Smith – keyboards, synthesizers, bass Donny Baldwin – drums, backing vocals
November 2015 – January 2016
David Freiberg – vocals, acoustic guitar Rachel Rose – vocals Paul Kantner – rhythm guitar, vocals Jude Gold – lead guitar Chris Smith – keyboards, synthesizers, bass Donny Baldwin – drums, backing vocals
January – March 2016
David Freiberg – vocals, acoustic guitar Rachel Rose – vocals Jude Gold – lead guitar Chris Smith – keyboards, synthesizers, bass Donny Baldwin – drums, backing vocals
March 2016 – present
David Freiberg – vocals, acoustic guitar Cathy Richardson – vocals, acoustic guitar Jude Gold – lead guitar Chris Smith – keyboards, synthesizers, bass Donny Baldwin – drums, backing vocals
Mother of the Sun (2020)

References

  1. AllMusic
    https://www.allmusic.com/artist/jefferson-starship-mn0000840050/biography
  2. Ultimate Classic Rock
    http://ultimateclassicrock.com/jefferson-starship-red-octopus/
  3. The Rockin' 60s: The People Who Made the Music
    https://books.google.com/books?id=4mbHDgAAQBAJ&pg=PT387
  4. Ultimate Classic Rock
    http://ultimateclassicrock.com/grace-slick-quits-jefferson-starship/
  5. Phoenix New Times
    http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/music/why-johny-barbata-chose-to-drum-for-csnandy-instead-of-the-eagles-6613586
  6. Got a Revolution!: The Turbulent Flight of Jefferson Airplane
    https://books.google.com/books?id=TKyYNB0pGIoC&pg=PA318
  7. Got a Revolution!: The Turbulent Flight of Jefferson Airplane
    https://books.google.com/books?id=TKyYNB0pGIoC&pg=PA329
  8. Chicago Tribune
    https://www.chicagotribune.com/1992/05/17/paul-kantner-back-at-the-helm-of-jefferson-starship/
  9. Fenton 2006, p. 458
  10. Fenton 2006, p. 424
  11. The New York Times
    https://www.nytimes.com/1993/07/03/arts/review-pop-jefferson-starship-reassembled-for-the-90-s.html
  12. The New York Times
    https://www.nytimes.com/1994/02/23/obituaries/papa-john-creach-a-violinist-versed-in-pop-dies-at-76.html
  13. Fenton 2008, pp. 113, 124–125, 128, 142, 144
  14. Fenton 2008, p. 161
  15. Fenton 2008, pp. 145–146
  16. PopMatters
    https://www.popmatters.com/review/jefferson-starship-the-zombies/
  17. "Donny Baldwin"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20171016014443/http://www.drumchannel.com/articles/donny_baldwin_bio
  18. Jambands
    http://www.jambands.com/news/2012/11/07/jefferson-starship-s-mark-slick-aguilar-in-need-of-a-liver-transplant
  19. "Jude Tours US and Abroad with Jefferson Starship"
    http://judegold.com/press/jeffersonstarship.html
  20. "R . Paul Kantner"
    http://themusicexpress.ca/r-i-p-paul-kantner/
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