Chick webb biography of william
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Chick Webb
American jazz and swing drummer and bandleader (–)
Chick Webb | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | William Henry Webb |
| Born | ()February 10, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | June 16, () (aged&#;34) Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, bandleader |
| Instrument | Drums |
| Years active | c.Chick webb wife |
Musical artist
William Henry "Chick" Webb (February 10, &#; June 16, )[1] was an American jazz and swing music drummer and band leader.[2]
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 , and this seems to be supported by census information.[3] Other publications claim other years. During Webb's lifetime, a December DownBeat magazine article, "The Rise of a Crippled Genius",[4] stated he was born in , which is the year that appears on his grave marker.
In , The New York Times stated that