The album is characterized by a blend of 1980s production—featuring synthesizers and electronic drums—and the band's traditional folk-rock and psychedelic songwriting.
The (standing for K antner, B alin, and C asady) was a short-lived rock group formed in 1985 that served as a critical precursor to the full reunion of Jefferson Airplane . Comprised of three founding Airplane members— Paul Kantner , Marty Balin , and Jack Casady —the band released its only self-titled album in 1986 through Arista Records. Formation and Context KBC Band (Jefferson Airplane) - KBC Band 1986 F...
The band emerged after Paul Kantner's 1984 departure from . Following a legal settlement where Kantner successfully fought to prevent his former bandmates from using the "Jefferson" name without his consent (leading to the creation of the group Starship ), he sought to reconnect with his psychedelic-era roots. He teamed up with Marty Balin and Jack Casady, filling out the lineup with Slick Aguilar (guitar), Tim Gorman (keyboards), Darrell Verdusco (drums), and Keith Crossan (saxophone). The 1986 Album: KBC Band The album is characterized by a blend of