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Jorma Kaukonen Discusses Woodstock 50, A Potential Hot Tuna Record and More

10:17 AM EST on February 3, 2019

Dean Budnick
Jorma KaukonenI heard you’re a big fan of flying drones. Is that true?Does that passion for technology carry over into your guitar too?Let’s talk about your autobiography. How did that come about?Hot Tuna invited Leslie Mendelson out for a few songs on Jam Cruise. How did you guys get linked up with her?Was she the one who suggested you play a Jefferson Airplane tune [“3/5 of a Mile in 10 Seconds”]?Speaking of Jefferson Airplane, what’s your take on all of this Woodstock 50 stuff that’s floating around? Have you been involved in anything?What do you think about all this looking back on the "Woodstock that was"?
If they were to do an Airplane tribute at one of the Woodstock 50 events, would you give them your blessing?You mentioned Marty a little bit earlier and I wanted to touch on that. My condolences.Do you have moments on stage where you feel Marty’s presence?You have a batch of acoustic shows on the calendar...Why is that?How often do you pick up a guitar?Do you have any plans to go into the studio at all?That’s great to hear. The last thing I wanted to talk about was that you’re doing these birthday shows for Jack. Are you excited about that? Are you razzing him a little bit?