Through The Decades. Starship's story begins with Jefferson Airplane, the pioneering psychedelic rock band from San Francisco, formed in 1965. Known for hits like "Somebody to Love" and "White Rabbit," they became symbols of the 1960s counterculture and were headliners at Woodstock in 1969. By the early 1970s, Jefferson Airplane's lineup began to change. Paul Kantner, a founding member, formed Jefferson Starship in 1974, blending rock with mainstream elements and achieving success with...