John Cipollina | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | August 24, 1943 Berkeley, California, U.S. |
| Died | May 29, 1989 (aged 45) San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Rock, psychedelic rock |
| Occupation | Musician |
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| Years active | 1964–1989 |
| Labels | Capitol, Line Records, Music Box Records |
| Website | JohnCipollina.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.