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Marty Balin

American musician
Also known as: Martyn Jerel Buchwald
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Marty Balin (born Martyn Jerel Buchwald) was an American musician, singer, and songwriter, best known as one of the founders of the psychedelic rock band Jefferson Airplane. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Balin was a key figure in the San Francisco music scene of the 1960s.1

He co-wrote influential songs such as "Somebody to Love" and "White Rabbit" with Grace Slick, which became hits for Jefferson Airplane. Balin's musical journey also included later iterations of the band, such as Jefferson Starship. In 1996, Jefferson Airplane was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Balin passed away in 2018.21

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