Marty Balin - "BLUE HIGHWAY" - Promo
MARTY BALIN: Videos
I Specialize In Love - The Beginning
Marty Balin talks about the early days of his singing career. His first single (1962), friend Johnny Mathis, and his name. (2009 Tampa, FL & San Francisco, CA)
About Grace.....
Marty Balin at the Bay Area Rock & Roll 1963-73 Exhibit in Sept 2009 & in the studio with Slick Aguilera after a day of recording. Marty tells Slick how Grace would perform "White Rabbit & Somebody To Love."
"Born To Be A Winner" July 4th, 1982
"Born To Be A Winner" July 4th, 1982. Rare recording of Marty with his first solo band and guest performers. Marty Balin:Vocals, Johnny DeCaro:Lead Guitar, Mark Cummings:Keyboards, Billy Lee Lewis: Drums, Freddy Beckmyer:Bass, Trish Robbins:Backing Vocals, Lewis Biancaniello:Keyboards, Chis Kamosie;Guitar, Katie Did:Backing Vocals.
"Born To Be A Winner" would be recorded four months later and become the opening track of the "Lucky" album and a music video.
2400 Fulton Street
Marty at 2400 Fulton Street San Francisco reminisces about time at the Jefferson Airplane Mansion. This segment features exclusive footage including a performance of "Wooden Ships" performed by David Crosby, Paul Kantner, Jack Casady and Grace Slick in 1969.
Wolfpack 1990 - "Plastic Fantastic Lover"
Bob Danielson's 40th birthday happened to coincide with the release of "Balince A Collection", a now highly collectible compilation of Marty's work both solo and with his bands that Bob co produced with Trish Robbins. Bob said, "Marty was kind enough to let me share the stage with him for a couple of songs. This was a special evening for many reasons, one being it was Robin Sylvester's (Ratdog) first gig with Marty's Wolfpack band that included Kerry Kearney, Aviva Maloney and Karen Deal. This all went down at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco on March 7, 1990."
"Hearts" July 4th, 1982
"Hearts" July 4th, 1982 recording of Marty with his first solo band and guest performers.
Marty Balin:Vocals, Johnny DeCaro:Lead Guitar, Mark Cummings:Keyboards, Billy Lee Lewis: Drums, Freddy Beckmyer:Bass, Trish Robbins:Backing Vocals, Lewis Biancaniello:Keyboards, Chis Kamosie;Guitar, Katie Did:Backing Vocals
Jefferson Airplane Takes Off
Marty talks about the forming of Jefferson Airplane, meeting Paul Kantner, Jorma Kaukonen, and Jack Casady. The opening of The Matrix and meeting with Phil Spector.
Jefferson Airplane Takes Off - Phase 2
Marty talks about Jefferson Airplane, the change from singer Signi Anderson to Grace Slick and drummer Skip Spence to Spencer Dryden. Also the fame brought by the hit song "Somebody to Love".
"3/5th of a Mile in 10 Seconds" 1-23-10
"3/5th of a Mile in 10 Seconds" January 23rd 2010. Rock For Autism 2010 benefit concert @ Skippers - St. Pete, FL. Marty Balin:Vocals, Slick Aguilar:Lead Guitar, Charlie DeChant:Sax, Chris Smith:Keyboards, Donnie Baldwin:Drums, Joe Lala:Percussion, Karen Deal:Backing Vocals & Keyboards,
San Francisco & Surrealistic Pillow
Marty reminisces about San Francisco, and writing "Today" & "Comin' Back To Me" from the Jefferson Airplane album Surrealistic Pillow.
"White Rabbit" January 23rd, 2010
"White Rabbit" January 23rd 2010. Rock For Autism 2010 benefit concert @ Skippers - St. Pete, FL. Marty Balin:Vocals, Slick Aguilar:Lead Guitar, Charlie DeChant:Sax, Chris Smith:Keyboards, Donnie Baldwin:Drums, Joe Lala:Percussion, Karen Deal:Backing Vocals & Keyboards,
Jefferson Aiplane - "White Rabbit" & "Somebody To Love" July 3rd 1967
Jefferson Aiplane performing "White Rabbit" and "Somebody To Love" on American Bandstand, July 3rd, 1967. For more stories, photos and interviews check out Craig Fenton's Take Me To A Circus Tent and Jeff Tamarkin's Got a Revolution! The Turbulent Flight of Jefferson Airplane. For more information on these publications click on the "Buy" section of this site.
Jefferson Airplane "Mirrors Like Windows" A Gregory Burke Film
"Mirrors Like Windows" A Gregory Burke Film shot on tour with Jefferson Airplane in 1970. (The original audio has been restored)
"Count On Me" & "With Your Love" 1-23-10
"Count On Me" & "With Your Love" January 23rd 2010. Rock For Autism 2010 benefit concert @ Skippers - St. Pete, FL. Marty Balin:Vocals, Slick Aguilar:Lead Guitar, Charlie DeChant:Sax, Chris Smith:Keyboards, Donnie Baldwin:Drums, Joe Lala:Percussion, Karen Deal:Backing Vocals & Keyboards,
Marty's Paintings - A Fox News Story
Marty's painting expedition @ the Nuance Galleries, Tampa, FL reported by Fox 13's Nancy Alexander.
Jefferson Airplane - 1989 Reunion "True Love"
Marty talks about the 1989 reunion of Jefferson Airplane, with Grace Slick, Paul Kantner, Jorma Kaukonen, Jack Casady and the making of the video "True Love".
"Spotlight" & "I Do Beleive In You" 1981
Marty performing at The 4th Annual Bammie Awards (Bay Area Music Awards), San Francisco, Ca March, 1981. Marty directed this show which featured the premiere performance of his first solo band two months before the release of the "Balin" album. Marty Balin:Vocals, Johnny Decaro:Lead Guitar, Mark Cummings:Keyboards, Billy Lee Lewis: Drums, Richard Bassil:Bass, The Tower of Power Horns and Dick Bright & His Orchestra.
"Just A Dream" 1982
"Just A Dream" July 4th, 1982. Rare recording of Marty Balin with his first solo band and guest performers. Marty Balin:Vocals, Johnny Decaro:Lead Guitar, Mark Cummings:Keyboards, Billy Lee Lewis: Drums, Freddy Beckmyer:Bass, Trish Robins:Backing Vocals, Lewis Beonkinalo:Keyboards, Chis Kamosie;Guitar, KatieDeart:Backing Vocals.
"Just A Dream" was performed live around the world in the early eighties but was never recorded in the studio until January 19th, 2010.