Jefferson Airplane

American rock band

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November 2024 Jefferson Starship announced a 50th anniversary tour scheduled to run from February 11 to May 3, 2025.
2022 Jefferson Airplane received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
August 21 2020 Jefferson Starship released the new studio album 'Mother of the Sun', featuring a single co-written by Jude Gold, Cathy Richardson, and Grace Slick.
February 1 2019 Rhino Entertainment acquired the catalogues of Jefferson Starship, Starship, Grace Slick, and Hot Tuna for albums released between 1972 and 1991.
December 4 2018 The lawsuit concerning the use of the Jefferson Starship name was dismissed after an undisclosed settlement between Chaquico and the current band members.
September 27 2018 Marty Balin died at the age of 76.
August 16 2018 Judge Maria-Elena James denied Chaquico's motion to strike counter-claims by the current Jefferson Starship band members.
August 11 2017 U.S. Magistrate Judge Maria-Elena James allowed Chaquico to pursue a breach of contract claim against band members for performances and merchandising since January 2016.
April 2017 Craig Chaquico filed a lawsuit against the current Jefferson Starship members for breaching the 1985 contract and using his name and likeness in promotional materials.
March 2017 Jefferson Starship announced the 'Carry the Fire' tour, with Cathy Richardson stating the band's continuation is a tribute to Kantner and Slick.
2016 Jefferson Airplane was given the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
January 28 2016 Paul Kantner died from multiple organ failure and septic shock at the age of 74. On the same day, Signe Toly Anderson also died at age 74.
2015 Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady performed a set at the Lockn' Festival to celebrate Jefferson Airplane's 50th anniversary, joined by G.E. Smith, Rachael Price, Larry Campbell, and Teresa Williams.

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