Marty Balin (born Martyn Jerel Buchwald; January 30, 1942) is an American musician. He is best known as the founder and one of the lead singers of the psychedelic rock band Jefferson Airplane and its spin-off Jefferson Starship.Balin’s distinctive voice and style are heard on memorable recordings including the Billboard top chart hits “Miracles,” “Hearts,” “Atlanta Lady,” “Count On Me” and “Runaway” and album, radio, film and television soundtrack classics such as “Comin’ Back to Me,” “Today,” and “Volunteers.” A variety of musical styles are represented in his concert performances, from his classic hits with Jefferson Airplane and Jefferson Starship to new songs from recent albums and current studio sessions.He is also a painter.
Jefferson Airplane, Jefferson Starship, Hot Tuna (1969 – 1970), KBC Band (1985 – 1987)
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Aquarius
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During Jefferson Airplane's performance at the Rolling Stones infamous Altamont free concert, Balin was knocked unconscious trying to save a fan from getting beat up by various members of the Hell's Angels.
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Wrote and sang lead on Jefferson Starship's biggest hit single "Miracles".
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When his former Jefferson Airplane band mates Paul Kantner and Grace Slick formed Jefferson Starship in 1973 he wasn't originally part of the reunion. However, he was invited to sing lead vocals on the song "Caroline", which was on the group's debut album "Dragon Fly", after he wrote lyrics to go along with the instrumental tracks Kantner had written. This set the stage for him to join the band a year later to record the album "Red Octopus", which became the first number one album for either Jefferson Airplane or Jefferson Starship.
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During Jefferson Airplane's set at Altamont, he was knocked unconcious while he was trying to save a couple of fans from being beaten by the Hells Angels.
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Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996 (as a member of Jefferson Airplane).
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