How Jefferson Airplane’s Grace Slick Wrote ‘White Rabbit’


"When Grace Slick wrote 'White Rabbit' in late 1965, she never imagined the song would pave the way for psychedelic rock and inspire several generations of lead female rock singers, including Pink, who covers it in the new film 'Alice Through the Looking Glass.' Released originally by Jefferson Airplane in February 1967 on its 'Surrealistic Pillow' album and then as a single that June, 'White Rabbit' peaked at No. 8 on Billboard’s pop chart. The brooding bolero has been interpreted by dozens of rock and jazz artists and was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1998. Earlier this year, Ms. Slick, 76, spoke about the song she composed on a red piano, and her trippy lyrics based on 'Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.' ..."
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