Shortly thereafter, Marty Balin joined the Jefferson Starship lineup. Kaukonen departed the lineup after that initial tour and the remaining members welcomed Pete Sears on bass. They first toured as Jefferson Starship in 1974, and released the album, DRAGON FLY which was certified gold in 1975. That collection of talent included John Barbata, Craig Chaquico, Papa John Creach, David Freiberg, Paul Kantner, Peter Kaukonen, and Grace Slick. The story, however, begins with the coalescence of the band Jefferson Starship itself, in 1974. The legend of Jefferson Starship begins in 1970, when Paul Kantner released an album titled BLOWS AGAINST THE EMPIRE under the artist name “Paul Kantner/Jefferson Starship”. While Jefferson Starship continues to tour today, the band has experienced numerous lineup and personnel changes, and each of those members have contributed to the magic and alchemy that make Jefferson Starship iconic.

Jefferson Starship is one of the most successful arena rock groups of the 1970s and 80s, earning 3 platinum and 8 gold records, as well as numerous Top 40 singles.

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