John Cipollina (August 24, 1943 – May 29, 1989) was a guitarist best known for his role as a founder and the lead guitarist of the prominent San Francisco rock band Quicksilver Messenger Service. After leaving Quicksilver he formed the band Copperhead and then later played with numerous other bands.
In 1995 John's legendary amp stack was donated to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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Guitarist in the following bands: Quicksilver Messenger Service (1965-75), Copperhead (1971-73), Man (1975), Terry & The Pirates (1973-89), Raven (1975-76), Freelight (1977-79), Novato Frank Band (1977-78), Rocky Sullivan (1978-79), San Francisco All Stars (1979-84), Thunder & Lightning/Nicksilver (1977-89), Dinosaurs (1982-89), Zero (1984-88), Fish & Chip (1982-89), Problem Child (1986-89).