Marty Balin

Name: Marty Balin (Martyn Jerel Buchwald) Born: Jan 30, 1943, Cincinnati, OH Parents: Joe and ? Buchwald. Spouse: Long-term relationship with Janet Trine (1965-67?) Long-term relationship with Trish Robbins Karen Deal (198?-Present) Biography: Founder of Jefferson Airplane, Marty has had an on-off relationship with the band over the years. Absent from the line-up between 1970 and 1974, 1978 and 1985, 1987-88, and 1989-92, he is known as the "love song" writer of the band. His distinctive voice and "fire and ice" relationships with both Paul Kantner and Grace Slick are, to many, what have made the band what it is now. When not recording or touring with JS-TNG, he can often be found touring with his own bands, Wolfpack and The Wild Band. Marty Balin - Member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame , Founder of Jefferson Airplane and later joining Jefferson Starship to write and perform the chart-topping single "Miracles" is hard hard guy to peg down. Marty is always on the move. His sense of humor, his deeply emotional songs, his enthusiasm for social responsibility has charmed audiences all over the world. Poet, Artist and Songwriter, Marty's dedication to "helping make the world a better place" is what brings folks together to watch this great performer. As we build this site I think that you will find that there is a lot more to Marty Balin than you might think. Soon you will get the chance to check out Marty's new music and some of his missing treasures. We are also going to give you a chance to voice your own questions to Marty and his various Band Mates so that he can discuss what's on your mind. Marty's new Album, Marty Balin - Hidden Treasures - The Aviator is now shipping. Check out our STUFF link! Keep listening.