John Cipollina

John Cipollina
Cipollina, with Copperhead, 1973–1974 Keystone Berkeley, David Gans
Cipollina, with Copperhead, 1973–1974
Keystone Berkeley, David Gans
Background information
Born(1943-08-24)August 24, 1943
Berkeley, California, U.S.
DiedMay 29, 1989(1989-05-29) (aged 45)
San Francisco, California, U.S.
GenresRock, psychedelic rock
OccupationMusician
Instruments
  • Guitar
  • vocals
Years active1964–1989
LabelsCapitol, Line Records, Music Box Records
WebsiteJohnCipollina.com

John Cipollina (August 24, 1943 – May 29, 1989) was a guitarist best known for his role as a founder and the lead guitarist of the prominent San Francisco rock band Quicksilver Messenger Service. After leaving Quicksilver he formed the band Copperhead, was a member of the San Francisco All Stars and later played with numerous other bands.