Jack Casady

Known for: Acting
Born: April 13, 1944
Birthplace: Washington, D.C., United States of America

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

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The Tao of Bluegrass: A Portrait of Peter Rowan
The Tao of Bluegrass: A Portrait of Peter Rowan 2013
as Self
Jimi Hendrix: Electric Ladyland 2008
as Self
Jefferson Airplane: Fly 2004
as Himself
Moonlight Mile: A Journey to Screen 2003
as Self
Monterey Pop - The Outtake Performances 2002
as Jefferson Airplane
Rising Low 2002
as Self
Fillmore 1972
as Self - Performers(as Hot Tuna)
Stamping Ground 1971
as Self - Jefferson Airplane
1 P.M. 1971
as Self - Jefferson Airplane
Gimme Shelter 1970
as Self
Woodstock 1970
as Self - Jefferson Airplane
San Francisco Rock: A Night at the Family Dog 1970
Actor
Monterey Pop 1968
as Self - Jefferson Airplane

Credits from TMDB.