Here are four cool Jefferson Airplane songs written by or showcasing Jorma Kaukonen in honor of the guitarist’s 85th birthday.

Jorma Kaukonen, the renowned guitarist for Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna, is closely associated with San Francisco’s music scene. But Kaukonen actually grew up in Chevy Chase DC, across the street ...

Jorma Kaukonen returned to San Francisco on Dec. 5 for a special performance honoring his 85th birthday at the Masonic Auditorium. The second-to-last show in the iconic Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna ...

Approaching his 85th birthday, Jorma Kaukonen is a national treasure. Though largely unknown by the younger generations, he is a master of blues, folk and rock guitar. In 2003, Rolling Stone magazine ...

Best known for Founding member of Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna. And, husband and world traveler and general philosopher. Current city Athens, Ohio… Home of Ohio University. Really want to be in My ...