Paul Kantner (1941-2016), Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist and Co-Founder of Jefferson Airplane

Paul Kantner 2011

Paul Kantner, the bespectacled singer, songwriter and guitarist who co-founded the legendary psychedelic San Francisco band Jefferson Airplane, later Jefferson Starship, passed away today at age 74 from complications from a heart attack he suffered earlier in the week.

Our dear Paul.

Posted by Jefferson Starship on Thursday, January 28, 2016

Rest in Peace Paul. Your starship has taken flight.

image via Key and Chords Archive

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