One of the funniest “rock life” stories I’ve heard is when China Kantner Isler — who I first became aware of when she was a VJ on MTV back in the ’80s — told me what it was like being a teenager and ...

Meanwhile, Kantner and Slick reigned as one of rock's most prominent couples. Rolling Stone would note their contrasting styles, labeling Slick "the Acid Queen of outrageousness" and Kantner her "calm ...

In 1971, Slick gave birth to their daughter, whom the couple originally wanted to call God, but decided to name China. (China Kantner became an actress and MTV VJ.) Slick and Kantner broke up in the ...