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== Legacy ==

Hot Tuna occupy an unusual position in the history of American rock — a band that 
emerged from one of the defining acts of the psychedelic era and then quietly outlasted 
almost all of their contemporaries by returning to older, less fashionable musical 
traditions. Their longevity is a testament to the durability of the blues forms they 
have championed and to the enduring musical partnership between Kaukonen and Casady.

Both musicians are widely regarded as among the finest practitioners of their 
respective instruments in American rock. Casady in particular is frequently cited 
by bass players as a foundational influence, and his melodic, responsive approach 
to the instrument remains distinctive decades on.