Jefferson Airplane book Take Me to a Circus Tent can be judged by its cover
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Take Me to a Circus Tent: A Journey Through Jefferson Airplane's Legacy
Summary
This review explores Craig Fenton’s remarkable book, Take Me to a Circus Tent, which delves into the rich history of Jefferson Airplane.Keywords
Review, book, author, Jefferson Airplane, San Francisco, 1960s, 1970s, Starship, Grace Slick, Paul Kantner, Marty Balin, Craig Fenton---
A Closer Look at Take Me to a Circus Tent by Craig Fenton
As a natural skeptic, I don’t often take praises at face value. However, the glowing reviews of Craig Fenton's Take Me to a Circus Tent piqued my interest, especially after Marty Balin, a founding member of Jefferson Airplane, sang its praises. On the back cover, Balin states, "Craig Fenton knows so much about the Jefferson Airplane and Family, I was asking him the questions." This endorsement urged me to see for myself.
Fenton’s cover is striking, featuring the original photo from Jefferson Airplane’s Surrealistic Pillow album, captured by renowned San Francisco photographer Herb Greene. Seeing this classic 8.5 x 11-inch group photo is a refreshing departure from CD-sized images.
Spanning over 540 pages, Fenton's book is remarkably detailed yet free of unnecessary clutter. It offers multiple themes that justify its positive reception, as evidenced by numerous reviews on platforms like Amazon.
Fenton meticulously chronicles over 120 live Jefferson Airplane performances, detailing the set lists, stage debuts and farewells of songs, special guest appearances, unique performance variations, and any misconceptions related to these events. He also provides insights into the band's studio archives, including around 60 unreleased tracks, alternative versions, and demos. This level of detail, coming from a passionate fan with an eye for precision, is awe-inspiring.
Take Me to a Circus Tent offers more than just performance documentation. The book features over ninety rare and previously unseen photos, many capturing the essence of Grace Slick with the Great Society and Jefferson Airplane, courtesy of Herb Greene’s lens.
Fenton, with his background as a radio DJ, expertly navigates the interview section, presenting over thirty interviews with members of Jefferson Airplane, Jefferson Starship, and other San Francisco icons. His relaxed style and deep understanding elicit stories never before published. Readers discover which singer auditioned before Signe Anderson and who played guitar at that session, what Hot Tuna member contributed uncredited to a Jefferson Airplane song, and the Great Society song the Airplane initially declined.
The book’s question-and-answer section covers Jefferson Airplane, Jefferson Starship, Hot Tuna, SVT, KBC, and Wooden Ships, providing a wealth of information to satisfy fans for years.
Take Me to a Circus Tent is truly a captivating journey under the big top, brimming with insights and stories waiting to be explored.
Available on Amazon and through a simple Google search of Craig Fenton’s website and blog.
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