个人简介
Marty Balin was born on January 30, 1942 in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA as Martyn Jerel Buchwald. He was married to Susan Joy Finkelstein, Karen Teresa Deal and Victoria Ann Martin. He died on September 27, 2018 in Tampa, Florida, USA.

早年经历

Former lead singer for the Jefferson Airplane and Jefferson Starship.

Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996 (as a member of Jefferson Airplane).

When his former Jefferson Airplane band mates Paul Kantner and 格雷斯·斯利克 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.

Wrote and sang lead on Jefferson Starship's biggest hit single "Miracles".

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.