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.

Appearing on Jefferson Airplane’s 1967 sophomore album Surrealistic ... While heady, the seemingly out-there lyrics come together to make sense. Like Carroll’s titular character, Alice ...

and Grace Slick from Jefferson Airplane,” Nicks explained the lyrics (per Rock Celebrities). “It was this little hole in the wall, amazing, beautiful stuff.” ...

Many classic rock songs were inspired by books. For example, Jefferson Airplane’s “White Rabbit” was inspired by Alice in Wonderland. In addition, Jefferson Airplane’s Grace Slick said she ...

Meanwhile, Jefferson Airplane co-founder Marty Balin contributed lyrics and lead vocals to the song “Caroline.” Dragon Fly peaked at No. 11 on the Billboard 200, and was certified gold by the ...

With Jefferson Airplane, Mr. Kantner pioneered what became ... 60s-era revolutionary fervor of its lyrics. The band was formed in 1965 in a Union Street bar called the Drinking Gourd, when Balin ...