Paul Kantner

American musician

Also known as: Paul Lorin Kantner

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Paul Kantner was an American musician, best known as a founding member of the influential psychedelic rock band Jefferson Airplane. Born in San Francisco, California, Kantner was a key songwriter for the band, contributing to iconic songs like "Volunteers" and "Wooden Ships". He was part of the band's evolution through its various iterations, including Jefferson Starship and Starship. Kantner passed away in San Francisco in 2016. Jefferson Airplane was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996.12

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September 27, 2018, Tampa, Florida) Paul Kantner (b. March 17, 1941, San Francisco, California, U.S.—d. January 28, 2016, San Francisco) Jorma Kaukonen (b. December 23, 1940, Washington, D.C., U.S.) Signe Anderson (b. September 15, 1941, Seattle, Washington, U.S.—d. January 28, 2016, Beaverton, Oregon)
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September 27, 2018, Tampa, Florida) Paul Kantner (b. March 17, 1941, San Francisco, California, U.S.—d. January 28, 2016, San Francisco) Jorma Kaukonen (b. December 23, 1940, Washington, D.C., U.S.) Signe Anderson (b. September 15, 1941, Seattle, Washington, U.S.—d. January 28, 2016, Beaverton, Oregon)
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