Jefferson Starship is an American rock band formed in the early 1970s, born out of the pioneering psychedelic group Jefferson Airplane. After the Airplane's dissolution in 1972, several members, including Paul Kantner, Grace Slick, and David Freiberg, sought to continue their musical journey, thus planting the seeds for Jefferson Starship. The band initially embraced the science fiction themes and progressive rock influences that were hallmarks of their predecessor, yet as the years progressed, they began to carve out a more mainstream rock profile, distinguishing them from Jefferson Airplane's counter-culture roots.

The band's evolution continued through various lineup changes and musical explorations, finding commercial success with albums such as "Red Octopus" and hits like "Miracles." The '80s saw them evolve into Starship, which produced chart-topping songs like "We Built This City." However, the late '90s brought a revival of the Jefferson prefix, as Kantner sought to reconnect with the band's earlier ethos. The band has since continued to record and perform, offering a blend of their classic sound with contemporary touches, as demonstrated in releases like "Mother Of The Sun" and performing live renditions of their timeless catalog, as captured in releases such as "Live in Central Park: May 12, 1975" and "New Year's Eve In San Francisco 1979." Despite the twists and turns of a career spanning over four decades, Jefferson Starship remains a testament to the enduring spirit of rock and the transformative power of music that bridges generations.

Genres

Album Rock

Classic Rock

Folk Rock

Hard Rock

Mellow Gold

Rock

Singer-songwriter

Soft Rock

Related Artists

Grateful Dead

The Doors

Santana

Steve Miller Band

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young

Jefferson Airplane

The Byrds

Fleetwood Mac

Quicksilver Messenger Service

Journey

Neil Young

Jimi Hendrix

Latest Release

Setting Sun

Jefferson Starship

Single - Released February 26, 2021