Jorma Kaukonen
American blues, folk, and rock guitarist, songwriter
- Born
- 23 December 1940, Washington, D.C.
- Age
- 85
- Birth name
- Jorma Ludwik Kaukonen, Jr.
Jorma Ludwik Kaukonen Jr. (born December 23, 1940) is an American blues, folk, and rock guitarist. Kaukonen performed with Jefferson Airplane, and still performs regularly on tour with Hot Tuna, which started as a side project with bassist Jack Casady, and as of 2026 has continued for 55 years. Rolling Stone magazine ranked him No. 54 on its list of "100 Greatest Guitarists". He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996 as a member of Jefferson Airplane.
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