Spider Webb (jazz drummer)

Spider Webb (born Kenneth Ronald Rice; June 15, 1944) is an American jazz drummer and session musician.

Spider Webb
Birth nameKenneth Ronald Rice
Born (1944-06-15) June 15, 1944
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Session musician
InstrumentsDrums
Websitewww.spiderwebbenterprises.com

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

Bibliography

  • Rice, Kenneth (2009). Spider Webb Untangled - The Life and Times of Legendary Drummer Kenneth Rice. Bank House Books. ISBN 978-1904408307.

References

  1. Rudland, Dean (1976). I Don't Know What's On Your Mind (Media notes). Spiders Webb. London: Ace Records. CDBGPM 247.
  2. Smith, William D. (2008). A Stroke of Luck. Rick Wilson. p. 54. ISBN 978-0615235653.
  3. "Top Album Picks". Billboard: 70. 30 October 1976. ISSN 0006-2510.
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