Behind the breakup song that was retitled, remade and transformed into a psychedelic-rock classic

After the band’s folk-leaning debut, Jefferson Airplane Takes Off, the group pivoted hard toward rock on Surrealistic Pillow, ...
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"Stupid song. But our producer said, ‘It’s a hit.’ And he was right!”: How a famous singer had a No.1 with a song she hated

Grace Slick first became famous as the singer for the Jefferson Airplane on classic, groundbreaking songs from the late ’60s such as Somebody To Love and White Rabbit. But the biggest hits that Slick ...
American Songwriter

The ’80s Starship Hit Grace Slick Called the “Worst Song Ever”

Grace Slick, the iconic voice of the band, was at the height of her career. Yet, despite their success, she wasn't thrilled with Starship's music, especially their hit "We Built This City." The song's ...
Rolling Stone

Hear Jefferson Starship’s New Song ‘It’s About Time,’ Co-Written by Grace Slick

Jefferson Starship have shared “It’s About Time,” a new single co-written by Grace Slick. The track appears on their upcoming EP Mother of the Sun, out August 21st. “Old white men have had their turn, ...
The Cheat Sheet

Why Jefferson Airplane’s ‘White Rabbit’ Doesn’t Quote ‘Alice in Wonderland’ Directly

Many classic rock songs were inspired by books. For example, Jefferson Airplane’s “White Rabbit” was inspired by Alice in Wonderland. In addition, Jefferson Airplane’s Grace Slick said she ripped off ...
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Rock & Roll Hall-of-Famer Grace Slick and Songwriter Michelle Mangione Release Song to Raise Funds for Maui Fire Victims

Grace Slick & Michelle Mangione co-wrote "Lahaina Shine" to help the people in Lahaina after the Maui fires. The fundraiser has earned over $32,000 on PlayitForward.com and seeks additional donations ...
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Interview: Grace Slick

Grace Slick was Jefferson Airplane's lead singer. But she was much more than that. In the history of rock, her iconic voice, with its passing-gear force, stinging vibrato and flower-power passion ...