You all have heard the hit songs ֿ«Somebody to Love» and «Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now», right? 🎙️🎧 These and other works of Grace Slick became global anthems making her the queen of rock music! 👑🎸 She brought a new era with her revolutionized music in the 1️⃣9️⃣6️⃣0️⃣s becoming a cultural icon! 🤩👏 What happened to her and how does she live today? 🧐🤔 I will tell everything you need to know in this article! 👇
It is beyond any doubt that Grace Slick has been one of the greatest psychedelic rock stars who revolutionized music being one of the most iconic performers of the time. She has shaped the counterculture of the 1960-70s with her raw, powerful voice as the lead vocalist for Jefferson Airplane. Slick propelled the band to the forefront.
Her songs «White Rabbit» and «Somebody to Love» brought her career into a new level. These hits reflected the era’s free-spiritual rebellion. However, her journey was not without challenges. She had struggles with alcoholism. However, this didn’t stop her from pursuing a solo career. Later Grace joined Starship achieving immense success with her hits.
Grace was 50 when she made a firm decision to retire from her career. Her focus switched to visual art and she started to create surreal paintings of rock icons and abstract works which proved her versatility and multi-talented nature. Her influence on rock and roll culture remains profound.
Today, she lives a quiet life focused on her art and personal interests. No matter what, she will never cease to redefine the role of women in rock.
