Marty Balin, musician and Jefferson Airplane co-founder, dies aged 76

The guitarist and singer, who rose to fame with the psychedelic San Francisco rock group, died with his wife by his side

Marty Balin, a co-founder of the legendary rock band Jefferson Airplane whose soulful tenor contributed to the band’s distinctive sound, has died at the age of 76, his representative said on Friday.

The guitarist and singer, who co-founded the psychedelic group in San Francisco in 1965, died on Thursday, with his wife, Susan Joy Balin, by his side, spokesman Ryan Romenesko said in a statement. The cause of death was not announced.

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