Marty Balin

[RicoSuave]

Marty Balin was a big part of 70s rock/pop music and it seems that hes been largely forgotten. Maybe its because he sang ballads as a member of a psychedelic rock band. Maybe its because his voice reminded you of a kindly old New Yorker. He had a couple of minor solo hits with "Hearts" and "Atlanta Lady", but his real talent was on full display with his Jefferson Starship songs: "With Your Love", "Miracles", "Count on Me", and "Run Away".

 

[Spot the Wonder]

Beat up by the Hell's Angels at Altamont.

 

[RicoSuave]

Hell's Angels were assholes.

 

[Ralph Medlin]

No Jane?

 

[EatLeadCommie]

Jane is all Mickey Thomas. Balin had split by then.

 

[Buttermaker]

So, did he die?

 

[TheTwinAndreBen]

Maybe its because he sucked ballsacks out loud.

 

[rodgriffin32]

I liked his solo stuff but his work with Jefferson Starship was outstanding in my opinion.

 

[WinkinDeac]

So, did he die?

Strangely, he did not. Which begs the question.....

 

[WinkinDeac]

It's songs like this that pretty much destroyed the cred he had developed:

 

[RicoSuave]

RJ has an awesome story about hanging with Marty Balin. I wish RJ was still around.