Jack Casady
Actor
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.
Filmography
Gimme Shelter
as Self 1970
Monterey Pop
as Self - Jefferson Airplane 1968
1 P.M.
as Self - Jefferson Airplane 1971
Jefferson Airplane: Fly
as Himself 2004
Jimi Hendrix: Electric Ladyland
as Self 2008
Stamping Ground
as Self - Jefferson Airplane 1971
Moonlight Mile: A Journey to Screen
as Self 2003
Rising Low
as Himself 2002
Fillmore
as Himself - Performer 1972