Marty Balin has passed away.

Now this is a loss that I really feel. This man had a transcendent voice when he was with Jefferson Airplane. I recommend 2 songs to listen to in his memory; Today, and I Saw You.

The music that Jefferson Airplane produced with Marty was just so timeless and beautiful. I clearly remember the mid/later seventies when Red Octopus came out , and the albums that followed. I found it so sad and depressing; the fall from this great music to that silly pop stuff. I understand now from what I've read that they wanted to save for their retirement etc. I'm just glad that they were there in the sixties, and created the great music that they did.  

Jorma; another great talent. Thanks for posting those words ericsch. He and Jack continue to make amazing music together.