The Marshall Tucker Band and Jefferson Starship

Mar 5, 2024 at 8:00 PM · McDonald Theatre, Eugene, OR McDonald Theatre, Eugene, OR

Mar 5

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Jefferson Starship

8 concerts

Jefferson Starship, formed by Paul Kantner and Grace Slick post-Jefferson Airplane, became a '70s-'80s rock powerhouse with hits like "Miracles." Their album Red Octopus topped charts, with Marty Balin's return boosting success. Despite lineup changes, they thrived with a mainstream rock style. After Kantner's 2016 death, David Freiberg continued the legacy, releasing the 2020 EP Mother of the Sun.

The Marshall Tucker Band

25 concerts

The Marshall Tucker Band, formed in 1971 in Spartanburg, SC, is known for blending rock, country, and jazz, with hits like "Heard It in a Love Song." Their peak was the platinum album *Carolina Dreams* in 1977. Despite setbacks like Tommy Caldwell's death in 1980, they remained influential Southern rock pioneers, collaborating with various musicians and evolving stylistically.