Grace Slick

Description: (Retired Singer-Songwriter - Was A Key Figure in San Francisco's Early 'Psychedelic Music' Scene in the Mid-1960s)

As one of the first female rock stars in a world dominated by male singers, singer Grace Slick helped redefine the role of women in modern American music. The versatile lady is a talented singer and songwriter, and as well as a skilled painter. The daughter of a former singer and actress, show business was not new to young Grace. She loved celebrities like Betty Grable and grew up listening to various forms of music. She was an active and vivacious teenager with little academic ambition and was more intent on enjoying life to the fullest. With her pretty blue eyes and innocent looks she became a model though she could not earn much. Her musical career began after her marriage to aspiring filmmaker Jerry Slick; some of her initial works include composing musical scores for her husband’s films. Along with her husband she formed a band called The Great Society which became a popular psychedelic act in their locality. She was called upon by the band Jefferson Airplane to fill in a vacancy caused by the departure of their singer. She was happy to oblige and became an integral part of the band with her unconventional lyrics and powerful voice. She is also a talented artist who considers painting as a means of catharsis.

Overview

Birthday October 30, 1939 (Scorpio)
Born In United States
Alternative names Grace Barnett Slick, Grace Barnett Wing
Spouse/Ex- Jerry Slick (m. 1961–1971), Skip Johnson (m. 1976–1994)
Parents Ivan W. Wing
Virginia Barnett
Children China Kantner
Relatives Chris Wing

Did you know

What role did Grace Slick play in the band Jefferson Airplane? Grace Slick was the lead singer of the band Jefferson Airplane.
What famous song did Grace Slick write for Jefferson Airplane? Grace Slick wrote the iconic song "White Rabbit" for Jefferson Airplane.
Did Grace Slick have a solo music career? Yes, Grace Slick had a solo music career after leaving Jefferson Airplane.
What was the significance of Grace Slick's fashion sense in the 1960s? Grace Slick's fashion sense in the 1960s was known for being bold and influential in the counterculture movement.
Did Grace Slick have any notable collaborations with other musicians? Yes, Grace Slick collaborated with various musicians such as David Bowie and Paul Kantner throughout her career.
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