Jack Casady
Jack Casady (* 13. April 1944 in Washington, DC as John William Casady ) is an American blues - and rock musicians , bassist of the band Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna . Occasionally he also played with the Grateful Dead or Jimi Hendrix . Not only did Hendrix give concerts together, Casady also took part in the recording sessions for Electric Ladyland , where he can be heard on bass on the famous song Voodoo Chile . Casady is considered one of the most influential bassists in rock music history.
At the age of 14 Casady met Jorma Kaukonen , with whom he founded the band The Triumphs . At the age of 16 he first played as a guitarist with various bands in the clubs around Washington. In September 1965 , Kaukonen, who was meanwhile studying in California , invited him to play bass with Jefferson Airplane . There he developed a flowing, melodic style of bass playing. He was considered the best instrumentalist in the group.
In 1970 Casady and Kaukonen founded the band Hot Tuna , with which they are still on tour after over 30 years. He was also involved in various band projects by former Jefferson Airplane musicians, such as Jefferson Starship or the KBC Band .
In 2003, Casady's only solo album to date was released under the title Dream Factor , on which well-known musicians such as Matt Abts , Doyle Bramhall II , Steve Gorman , Warren Haynes and Jorma Kaukonen participated.
Due to its popularity, the instrument manufacturer Epiphone created its own signature model . Its design is the semi-resonance body preferred by Casady .
Individual evidence
- ↑ Casady host participations
- ↑ Article on Jack Casady at allmusic.com
- ↑ Dream Factor at allmusic.com
- ↑ Jack Casady Signature Bass at epiphone.com
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| SURNAME | Casady, Jack |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Casady, John William (maiden name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American blues and rock musician and bassist |
| DATE OF BIRTH | April 13, 1944 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Washington, DC |