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United States Jefferson Starship is an American rock band that emerged from the iconic Jefferson Airplane, achieving significant commercial success and maintaining a presence in the music industry for decades through various iterations.
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Jefferson Starship is represented by team of agents at United Talent Agency (UTA), including Bryan V., who handles live music and touring in North America.
Warner Music Group's Rhino Entertainment label acquired the rights to the catalogs of Jefferson Starship, Starship, and band members, including albums released between 1972 and 1991.
Jefferson Starship was featured as an artist on 'The '70s Rock & Romance Cruise' in 2023, participating in marketing partnerships and charitable relationships for the event.
Jefferson Starship headlined the Powerstation Events Concert Series at the Travelers Championship, showcasing partnerships with clients for various performances.
Jefferson Starship was formed in 1974 by Paul Kantner and Grace Slick, key members of Jefferson Airplane, building upon their earlier collaborative solo projects. The band quickly established its own identity, releasing eight gold or platinum-selling studio albums and one gold-selling compilation between 1974 and 1984. Their 1975 album, “Red Octopus,” notably reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart and achieved double-platinum status, becoming the best-selling album of their career. This early period was marked by successful singles like “Miracles” and “With Your Love,” solidifying their commercial appeal while navigating various personnel changes.
The band’s journey involved several transitions in members and musical styles. After Grace Slick’s departure in 1978, Mickey Thomas joined as a new lead singer, leading to the gold-selling album “Freedom at Point Zero” in 1979, which featured the hit single “Jane.” Grace Slick rejoined in 1981, and the band continued to produce successful albums such as “Modern Times” (1981) and “Winds of Change” (1982), both certified gold. However, creative differences led to Kantner’s departure in 1984, resulting in a legal settlement that prohibited the use of the “Jefferson” name, and the remaining members transitioned to performing as Starship.
Paul Kantner revived the group in 1992 as “Jefferson Starship: The Next Generation,” which later shortened to Jefferson Starship. This iteration toured consistently and released new material, including “Deep Space / Virgin Sky” (1995) and “Windows of Heaven” (1999). After Kantner’s death in 2016, the band continued with the approval of his family and Grace Slick, releasing “Mother of the Sun” in 2020. Despite past legal challenges concerning the band’s name, the current lineup continues to perform, honoring the legacy of the original members and demonstrating their enduring impact on rock music.
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