Spider Webb (jazz drummer)
| Spider Webb | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Kenneth Ronald Rice |
| Born |
June 15, 1944 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Session musician |
| Instruments | Drums |
| Website |
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Spider Webb (born Kenneth Ronald Rice; June 15, 1944) is an American jazz drummer and session musician.
Biography
After moving to New York in 1967, Webb worked with King Curtis before going on to join Harry Belafonte's band (1969–1972).[1] In 1972, he played in a band backing David Clayton-Thomas, with Smitty Smith, Chuck Rainey, and Danny Kortchmar.[2]
Webb was once married to Carol Kaye, with whom he founded the soul-jazz group Spiders Webb.[3]
Discography
As leader
- 1976: I Don’t Know What’s On Your Mind - Spiders Webb (Fantasy - F 9517)
As sideman
- 1972: Moon Shadow – Labelle (Warner Bros., BS 2618)
- 1974: Northern Windows – Hampton Hawes (Prestige)
- 1975: Feels So Good – Grover Washington, Jr. (Kudu Records)
- 1976: Some People Can Do What They Like – Robert Palmer (Island Records, ILPS 9420)
- 1978: Herb Alpert / Hugh Masekela (Horizon, 1978)
Bibliography
- Rice, Kenneth (2009). Spider Webb Untangled - The Life and Times of Legendary Drummer Kenneth Rice. Bank House Books. ISBN 978-1904408307.
References
- ↑ Rudland, Dean (1976). I Don't Know What's On Your Mind (Media notes). Spiders Webb. London: Ace Records. CDBGPM 247.
- ↑ Smith, William D. (2008). A Stroke of Luck. Rick Wilson. p. 54. ISBN 978-0615235653.
- ↑ "Top Album Picks". Billboard: 70. 30 October 1976. ISSN 0006-2510.
External links
- Spider Webb at AllMusic
- Spider Webb discography at Discogs
- Spider Webb on IMDb
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