On this episode of Eyewitness History, Josh Cohen sits down with legendary guitarist Jorma Kaukonen, founding member of Jefferson Airplane and longtime member of Hot Tuna.

Kaukonen takes us back to the San Francisco music scene that helped transform American rock, sharing memories of his years with Jefferson Airplane, his experiences with Janis Joplin, and what it was like performing at the legendary Woodstock festival in 1969.

He also reflects on the realities of sudden fame, the friendships and relationships that helped shape his career, his lifelong passion for the guitar, and some of his favorite memories from nearly seven decades in music.

Kaukonen discusses what it meant to see Jefferson Airplane inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the importance of passing musical knowledge on to the next generation through Fur Peace Ranch, and what continues to inspire him to pick up a guitar and perform.

Be sure to visit his site at https://jormakaukonen.com/

On this episode of Eyewitness History, Josh Cohen sits down with legendary guitarist Jorma Kaukonen, founding member of Jefferson Airplane and longtime member of Hot Tuna.
Kaukonen takes us back to the San Francisco music scene that helped transform American rock, sharing memories of his years with Jefferson Airplane, his experiences with Janis Joplin, and what it was like performing at the legendary Woodstock festival in 1969.
He also reflects on the realities of sudden fame, the friendships and relationships that helped shape his career, his lifelong passion for the guitar, and some of his favorite memories from nearly seven decades in music.
Kaukonen discusses what it meant to see Jefferson Airplane inducted into the Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame, the importance of passing musical knowledge on to the next generation through Fur Peace Ranch, and what continues to inspire him to pick up a guitar and perform.
Be sure to visit his site at <a href="https://jormakaukonen.com/">https://jormakaukonen.com/</a>

What was it like to hear about the JFK assassination? Or America’s triumph over Hitler? Or seeing Queen at Live-Aid? Our past is a collection of stories that bring us to now. Welcome to the Eyewitness History podcast, where we view history through the eyes of the people that watched the events that shaped our world. 

If you have a story from history that you would like to share, I would love to hear it! Please reach out to me using my Contact form at https://www.jeremystalnecker.com

What was it like to hear about the JFK assassination? Or America’s triumph over Hitler? Or seeing Queen at Live-Aid? Our past is a collection of stories that bring us to now. Welcome to the Eyewitness History podcast, where we view history through the eyes of the people that watched the events that shaped our world.  If you have a story from history that you would like to share, I would love to hear it! Please reach out to me using my Contact form at https://www.jeremystalnecker.com

What was it like to hear about the JFK assassination? Or America’s triumph over Hitler? Or seeing Queen at Live-Aid? Our past is a collection of stories that bring us to now. Welcome to the Eyewitness History podcast, where we view history through the...

Eyewitness History

What was it like to hear about the JFK assassination? Or America’s triumph over Hitler? Or to watch the moon landing on TV? Our past is a collection of stories that bring us to now. Welcome to the Eyewitness History podcast, where we view history through the eyes of the people that watched the events that shaped our world. 

If you have a story from history that you would like to share, I would love to hear it! Please reach out to me using my Contact form at https://www.jeremystalnecker.com

What was it like to hear about the JFK assassination? Or America’s triumph over Hitler? Or to watch the moon landing on TV? Our past is a collection of stories that bring us to now. Welcome to the Eyewitness History podcast, where we view history through the eyes of the people that watched the events that shaped our world.  If you have a story from history that you would like to share, I would love to hear it! Please reach out to me using my Contact form at https://www.jeremystalnecker.com