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Craig Chaquico: Follow the Sun
by Jeff Winbush
Back when he was pumping out power chords for Jefferson Starship (later trimmed down to simply Starship) guitarist Craig Chaquico performed on one of the band's biggest and last hits, We Built This City." That song would later top VH-1's The 50 Most Awesomely Bad Songs...Ever as the absolute worst rock song.Chaquico didn't deserve the blame for that song's cheesiness. When he was playing rock n' roll he was a pretty formidable guitarist and when he went solo ...
read moreCraig Chaquico & Russ Freeman: From the Redwoods to the Rockies
by Dave Hughes
In 1998, Russ Freeman took a break from the Rippingtons to team up with fellow guitarist Craig Chaquico to produce musical journeyFrom the Redwoods to the Rockies. While both guitarists play electric and acoustic axes, the overall feeling tends towards acoustic. The composition credits are split pretty evenly among the pair, with half of the ten tunes being joint compositions, but the results end up more similar to Chaquico's previous output than Freeman's. Russ Freeman adds keyboards and ...
read moreCraig Chaquico: Once in a Blue Universe
by AAJ Staff
Former Jefferson Starship guitarist Craig Chaquico is one of the most successful and reliable of the crop of rock musicians who have recently switched genres into contemporary jazz. His fourth CD, Once in a Blue Universe continues to broaden his jazz horizons while providing some very satisfying and distinctive music. Fans of Craig's first two albums ( Acoustic Planet and Acoustic Highway ) will find the same improvisational and eclectic guitar style prevalent on those albums. Those who welcomed Craig's ...
read moreFounding Member Of Jefferson Starship's Lawsuit Over Name Continues
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HypeBot
A federal judge Tuesday refused to dismiss a lawsuit from Jefferson Starship’s former lead guitarist, who wants the group to stop using the rock band’s famous name. U.S. Magistrate Judge Maria Elena James denied a motion to dismiss Craig Chaquico’s second amended complaint. Chaquico sued his former bandmates David Freiberg and Donny Baldwin in April, claiming they are using his likeness and the Jefferson Starship name to promote their new group, despite a 1985 agreement to retire the band’s name. Freiberg and Baldwin argued ...
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Craig Chaquico Jazz Guitar Wizards to Cast Spell on Tucson!
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All About Jazz
Grammy nominated jazz guitarist and music icon Craig Chaquico will join the five-man combustible force of musical nature known as Turning Point in a special appearance that promises to deliver an electrifying, show-stopping experience for all ages.
The concert will take place Saturday, May 2 at 7:30 PM in the Arizona Ballroom of the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa. Youth ages 12 and under are free; tickets $30 in advance/$35 day of show and available at www.azentertainmentandevents.com
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