When founding member Paul Kantner formed Jefferson Starship in the ’70s, he envisioned the band as a cast of musical adventurers, contributing to his epic concept albums and eventual deep catalog of rock classics. When the current lineup of the band came together alongside Kantner as a unit in 2012, with many members joining years before, he couldn’t have imagined that the band would become the road-conquering heroes they’ve been in the last few years.

Jefferson Starship’s five members describe themselves as both a “family” and a “gang,” and that comes across in talking to them, and in their robust live performances, which have taken them to all 50 U.S. states., five continents, and too many countries to list here (a recent tour of New Zealand was mentioned among the band’s favorites), drawing from a massive setlist of hit after hit.

In addition to original member David Freiberg, the band includes drummer Donny Baldwin (whose Jefferson Starship roots go back to 1982), keyboardist Chris Smith (who joined in 1998), guitarist Jude Gold (who joined in 2012), and singer and guitarist Cathy Richardson who joined in 2008, after Kantner saw her tour with Big Brother and the Holding Company.

As Jefferson Starship approaches their 50th anniversary, the group’s members look to the future with the word Kantner, who unfortunately died in 2016, used to say to them all the time: “Onward.”

“To me that exploration — that Paul Kantner thing of just getting on a rocket ship and firing it as hard as it will go, and taking off and exploring the cosmos and the music, and everything in between — is really the spirit of Jefferson Starship, and that’s very much alive in the band today,” Gold says. “And that comes straight from Paul. And always has.”

With more than 17 million albums sold worldwide, over 3000 live shows performed, and
more than 1 Billion in radio audience, Night Ranger has both epitomized and
transcended the arena rock sound and style of that era and beyond. With songs that
have significantly impacted popular culture and continue to expand their ever-growing
fan-base, Night Ranger is proof that powerful songs, plus accomplished musicians is
the perfect formula for continued success.
Night Ranger has earned widespread acclaim, multi-platinum and gold album status
while leaving their indelible mark on the music charts with a string of best-selling albums
(Dawn Patrol, Midnight Madness, 7 Wishes, Big Life and Man In Motion), its popularity
fueled by an impressive string of instantly recognizable hit singles and signature album
tracks. Producing legendary hits such as “Sister Christian”, “Don’t Tell Me You Love
Me”, “When You Close Your Eyes” the anthemic “(You Can Still) Rock In America”, along
with "Sentimental Street", "Goodbye", "Sing Me Away", "Four in the Morning" and more.
The band was also one the the first big "video" bands, with over 10 number 1 videos on
MTV.
Over the years, the band’s music has made notable contributions to and been featured
in many different areas of media and popular culture. Night Ranger’s songs can be
heard in TV Shows; The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, American Dad, Glee, Grey’s
Anatomy, Parks & Recreation; Rock Band, Guitar Hero and Grand Theft Auto, video
games; Rock of Ages hit Broadway musical and feature film; the Oscar-Nominated film
Boogie Nights, Friday the 13th, Teachers, Sixteen Candles, The Secret of My Success;
JBL’s "Hear The Truth” brand campaign; and many more!
Night Ranger is Jack Blades (bass, vocals), Kelly Keagy (drums, vocals), Brad Gillis
(lead & rhythm guitars), Eric Levy (keyboards) and Keri Kelli (lead & rhythm guitars).