Jorma Kaukonen is an American musician best known for playing Lead Guitarist for the album Surrealistic Pillow.
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Best Known For:The album Surrealistic Pillow
Breakthrough:Founding member and lead guitarist of Jefferson Airplane in 1965
10 Quick Facts About Jorma Kaukonen
- Full Name: Jorma Kaukonen
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The album Surrealistic Pillow
- Current Role: Musician
- Date of Birth: December 23, 1940
- Age: 85 years old
- Place of Birth: Washington, D.C
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Vanessa Lillian Kaukonen
Jorma Kaukonen Age
Jorma Kaukonen is about 86 years old as of 2026. Jorma Kaukonen was born in 1940.
Jorma Kaukonen Height
Jorma Kaukonen stands at a height of 5 feet 10 inches. This is approximately 178 cm.
Education
He attended Santa Clara University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Sociology.
- Santa Clara University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Sociology
Rise to Fame
Jorma Kaukonen rose to prominence for his role for the album Surrealistic Pillow.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include Surrealistic Pillow, Hot Tuna, and Embryonic Journey.
- Work: Surrealistic Pillow (Lead Guitarist, 1967) — With Jefferson Airplane
- Work: Hot Tuna (Musician, 1970) — Self-titled debut
- Work: Embryonic Journey (Composer/Performer, 1967)
Awards & Achievements
- Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award — The Recording Academy — Contribution to Music
Jorma Kaukonen Family & Relationships
Jorma Kaukonen is married to Vanessa Lillian Kaukonen. He has 2 children, Zachary Kaukonen and Izze Kaukonen.
- Father: Jorma Ludwik Kaukonen Sr
- Mother: Beatrice Kaukonen
- Siblings:
- Peter Kaukonen
- Children:
- Zachary Kaukonen
- Izze Kaukonen
Personal Information
- Full Name: Jorma Kaukonen
- Popular As: Jorma Ludwik Kaukonen Jr
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: December 23, 1940
- Age: 85
- Birthday: December 23
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
- Place of Birth: Washington, D.C
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 10 in
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Father: Jorma Ludwik Kaukonen Sr
- Mother: Beatrice Kaukonen
- Siblings: Peter Kaukonen
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Vanessa Lillian Kaukonen
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Jack Casady (Collaborator • Longtime musical partner in Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna)
Online Presence
- Website:https://jormakaukonen.com
