Spider Webb (jazz drummer)
Spider Webb (born Kenneth Ronald Rice; June 15, 1944) is an American jazz drummer and session musician.
Spider Webb | |
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| Birth name | Kenneth Ronald Rice |
| Born | June 15, 1944 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Session musician |
| Instruments | Drums |
| Website | www |
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 at IMDb
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