Marty Balin

Martyn Jerel Buchwald (January 30, 1942 – September 27, 2018), known as Marty Balin (/ˈbælɪn/), was an American singer, songwriter, and musician best known as the founder/leader and one of the lead singers and songwriters of Jefferson Airplane and Jefferson Starship.

Marty Balin
Balin in a live performance, 2011
Background information
Birth nameMartyn Jerel Buchwald
Born(1942-01-30)January 30, 1942
Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
DiedSeptember 27, 2018(2018-09-27) (aged 76)
Tampa, Florida, U.S.
GenresPsychedelic rock, folk rock, pop rock, soft rock, acid rock
Occupation(s)Musician, singer-songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, bass guitar
Years active1962–2016
LabelsChallenge, EMI, RCA Victor, Grunt Records, GWE
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