List of Jefferson Starship members

David Freiberg

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lead and backing vocalsacoustic 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

1982–19842008–present

drumspercussionbacking vocals

Nuclear Furniture (1984)Mother of the Sun (2020)

Chris Smith

1998–present

keyboardssynthesizerspianobass (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

2008–20152016–present

lead and backing vocalsrhythm guitarharmonica

Jefferson's Tree of Liberty (2008)Mother of the Sun (2020)

Jude Gold

2012–present

lead and rhythm guitarsbacking vocals

Mother of the Sun (2020)

Paul Kantner

1974–19841992–2016 (until his death)

rhythm guitarbanjoharmonicasynthesizerslead and backing vocals

all Jefferson Starship releases through Jefferson's Tree of Liberty (2008)

Craig Chaquico

1974–1984

lead and rhythm guitarsbacking vocals

all Jefferson Starship releases from Dragon Fly (1974) to Nuclear Furniture (1984)

Grace Slick

1974–19781981–1984

lead and backing vocalspianokeyboards

all Jefferson Starship releases from Dragon Fly (1974) to Nuclear Furniture (1984), except Freedom at Point Zero (1979)

John Barbata

1974–1979 (died 2024)

drumspercussionbacking and occasional lead vocals

all Jefferson Starship releases from Dragon Fly (1974) to Earth (1978)

Papa John Creach

1974–19751992–1994 (until his death) (guest in 1978)

violin

Dragon Fly (1974)Red Octopus (1975)

Peter Kaukonen

19741994–1995 (touring 2006)

bass

none

Pete Sears

1974–1984 (touring 2005, guest in 2009 and 2016, session guest 2020)

basskeyboardsbacking 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

1975–19781993–2008 (died 2018)

lead and backing vocalspercussionacoustic 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

drumspercussion

Freedom at Point Zero (1979)Modern Times (1981)Winds of Change (1982)

Mark "Slick" Aguilar

1992–2012

lead and rhythm guitarsbacking 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)

drumspercussion

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)

keyboardsbacking 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)

keyboardssynthesizers

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

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

1994–19952004

drumspercussion

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

2000–20032007

After Casady's departure, Lilly regularly appeared on live bass at Jefferson Starship concerts.

John Ferenzik

200220062008–2015

basskeyboardslead guitar

Ferenzik occasionally performed keyboards, as well as lead guitar and bass alongside regular member Chris Smith.

Michael Eisenstein

2002200920112012

12-string acoustic guitarbacking 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 guitarbass

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 guitarbacking vocals

Tony Morley

2006–2016

drums

Anne Harris

2008–2016

violin

Harris has made regular live appearances with Jefferson Starship on violin since 2008.

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)