Biography
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Born
25 September 1954 (age 69)
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Born In
Sacramento, Sacramento County, California, United States
Below is a partial discography that will take you through a tour of some of Craig’s huge body of work. Many of these listings are linked to sections about Craig and his career, with more to come each month so check back often!
As A Solo Artist:
1993 Acoustic Highway - Higher Octave
1994 Acoustic Planet - Higher Octave
1996 A Thousand Pictures - Higher Octave
1997 Once in a Blue Universe - Higher Octave
1998 From the Redwoods to the Rockies - Windham Hill
1999 Four Corners - Higher Octave
2000 Panorama: The Best of Craig Chaquico - Higher Octave
2002 Shadow and Light - Higher Octave
Just some more of the albums Craig also appears On:
Commander Cody Rock ‘n Roll Again (1977) Lead guitar)
Cusco Apurimac, Vol. 3: Nature Spirit… (1997) Lead guitar)
Russ Freeman & Craig From the Redwoods to the Rockies (1998) Arranger, Multi Instruments, Producer, Engineer, Mixing. Composer
Jefferson Starship Dragon Fly (1974) Lead and rhythm guitars, co-producer, songwriter, arranger, vocals
Jefferson Starship Red Octopus (1975) Lead and rhythm guitars, co-producer, songwriter, arranger, vocals
Jefferson Starship Spitfire (1976) Lead and rhythm guitars, co-producer, songwriter, arranger, vocals
Jefferson Starship Earth (1978) Lead and rhythm guitars, co-producer, songwriter, arranger, vocals)
Jefferson Starship Freedom at Point Zero (1979) Guitar Lead and rhythm guitars, arranger, songwriter, vocals
Jefferson Starship Gold (1979)Lead and rhythm guitars, co-producer, arranger, a principal songwriter, vocals
Jefferson Starship Modern Times (1981)Lead and rhythm guitars, arranger, songwriter, keyboards,vocals
Jefferson Starship Winds of Change (1982)Lead and rhythm guitars, arranger, songwriter, vocals
Jefferson Starship Definitive Concert DVD (1983) Lead and rhythm guitars, arranger, songwriter, vocals
Jefferson Starship Nuclear Furniture (1984) Lead and rhythm guitars, arranger, songwriter, vocals
Paul Kantner & Grace Slick Baron Von Tollbooth & The Chrome Nun… (1973) Lead guitar with Jerry Garcia
Paul Kantner Planet Earth R’n’R Orchestra (1983) Lead guitar
Gregg Rolie Gregg Rolie (1985) Lead and rhythm guitar w/Carlos Santana
Grace Slick Manhole (1974) Lead guitar with the London Symphony
Starship Knee Deep in the Hoopla (1985) Lead and rhythm guitars, arranger, songwriter
Starship No Protection (1987) Lead and rhythm guitars, arranger, a principal songwriter
Starship Starship’s Greatest Hits: Ten Years and Change… (1991) Lead and rhythm guitars, co-producer, arranger, songwriter, vocals
3rd Force 3rd Force (1994) Guitar (Acoustic), Guitar
3rd Force Force of Nature (1995) Guitar
3rd Force Vital Force (1997) Guitar (Acoustic)
Mickey Thomas Alive Alone (1981) Lead guitar)
Jack Traylor & Steelwind Child of Nature (1973 :Lead guitar and rhythm guitar, mandolin, vocals, arranger, songwriter)
Various Artists Higher Octave Collection, Vol. 2 (1995) Guitar (Acoustic), Guitar (Electric),Arranger, Producer, Engineer, Composer, Mixing)
Various Artists Evolution: 1986-1996 (1996) Guitar (Acoustic), Guitar (Electric),Arranger, Producer, Engineer, Composer, Mixing)
Various Artists Billboard Top Album Rock Hits 1981 (1997) Guitar (Acoustic), Guitar (Electric),Arranger, Producer, Engineer, Composer, Mixing)
Various Artists Absolute New Age (1997) Guitar (Acoustic), Guitar (Electric),Arranger, Producer, Engineer, Composer, Mixing)
Various Artists New Visions: The New Acoustics (1998) :Guitar (Acoustic), Guitar (Electric),Arranger, Producer, Engineer, Composer, Mixing)
Various Artists Midnight Groove: Art of Smooth… (1998) Guitar (Acoustic), Guitar (Electric),Arranger, Producer, Engineer, Composer, Mixing)
Song writing credits below ( …in addition to playing all the lead guitar on all the Jefferson Starhip/Starship albums, songs, videos, and tours 1974-1990)
Song writing and lead guitar on ALL the Jefferson Starship and Starship songs and albums:
"Dragonfly",
"Red Octopus",
"Spitfire",
"Earth",
"Freedom At Point Zero",
"Modern Times",
"Winds Of Change",
"Nuclear Furniture",
"Knee Deep In The Hoopla",
"No Protection",
"Love Among The Cannibals"
Song writing and lead guitar on Jefferson Starship and Starship songs:
All Night Long
Black Widow
Can't Find Love
Cut You Down to Size
Dance With The Dragon
Fast Buck Freddie
Find Your Way Back
Free
Girls Like You
I'll Be There
Jane
Just The Same
Keep On Dreamin'
Layin' It On The Line
Light The Sky On Fire
Love Too Good
Mary
Ozymandias
Private Room
Rock Music
Shinin' In The moonlight
Skateboard
St. Charles
Sweeter Than Honey
That's For Sure
There Will Be Love
Song writing with Sammy Hagar (..now with, you know, Van Halen again!) on:
•"Sammy Hagar -Marching to Mars"
Who Has The Right
Song writing and guitar pickin' with Russ Freeman (…of The Rippingtons) on:
"Craig Chaquico & Russ Freeman -From The Redwoods To The Rockies":
Change Of Seasons
From The Redwoods To The Rockies
Riders Of The Ancient Winds
Seattle Child
Sweetwater
Tribal Runner
Maiden and the Warrior
Samba del Luna
Fallen Heroes
Fom the Redwoods to the Rockies (Acoustic Reprise)
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