Chick Webb

Chick Webb Chick Webb American jazz and swing drummer and bandleader (1905–1939) William Henry "Chick" Webb (February 10, 1905 – June 16, 1939)[1] was an American jazz and swing music drummer and band leader.[2] Quick facts Born, Died ... Chick Webb Born William Henry Webb (1905-02-10)February 10, 1905 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. Died June 16, 1939(1939-06-16) (aged 34) Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. Genres Jazz Occupations Musician, bandleader Instrument Drums Years active c. 1926–1939 Close Early life Webb was born in Baltimore, Maryland, to William H. and Marie Webb. The year of his birth is disputed. The Encyclopædia Britannica and Allmusic indicate 1905, and this seems to be supported by census information.[3] Other publications claim other years. During Webb's lifetime, a December 1937…

GENRES: Big Band, Jazz, Drums