KBC Band
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1985 |
| Founder | Paul Kantner, Marty Balin, Jack Casady |
| Products | Album: KBC Band |
KBC Band, also referred to as The Kantner Balin Casady Band, was established in 1985 by former members of Jefferson Airplane and Jefferson Starship: Paul Kantner (guitar, vocals), Marty Balin (vocals, guitar), and Jack Casady (bass). The lineup was expanded with Keith Crossan (saxophone, guitar, vocals), Tim Gorman (keyboards, vocals), Slick Aguilar (guitar, vocals), and Darrell Verdusco (drums). Their only released album, KBC Band, included the singles "America" and "It's Not You, It's Not Me."
Between 1985 and 1987, the band toured actively until Kantner departed to Nicaragua to explore the Sandinista political climate. After his return, the group discontinued live performances. Kantner later remarked that Balin had become increasingly "difficult" toward the conclusion of KBC's tenure. Following this period, Kantner and Casady resumed playing with Hot Tuna during late 1987 and early 1988. In 1989, they joined forces again with Grace Slick and Jorma Kaukonen for a Jefferson Airplane reunion project and tour, featuring Tim Gorman on keyboards. This reunion album incorporated three tracks previously performed by KBC Band: "Planes," "Solidarity," and "Summer of Love."
By 1992, Kantner, Casady, Aguilar, and Gorman revived Jefferson Starship; Balin rejoined the ensemble in 1993. Except for Verdusco and Crossan, all former KBC members contributed to the albums Deep Space/Virgin Sky and Windows of Heaven. Since 1995, Verdusco has been part of Starship, led by Mickey Thomas.
Personnel
- Slick Aguilar – guitar, vocals
- Marty Balin – vocals, guitar
- Jack Casady – bass
- Keith Crossan – saxophone, guitar, vocals
- Tim Gorman – keyboards, vocals
- Paul Kantner – guitar, vocals
- Darrell Verdusco – drums