William Henry "Chick" Webb (February 10, 1905 – June 16, 1939) [1] was an American jazz and swing music drummer and band leader. [2]

Chick Webb (born February 10, 1905?, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.—died June 16, 1939, Baltimore) was an American jazz drummer who led one of the dominant big bands of the swing era. Its swing, precision, and popularity made it the …

Jan 1, 2025 · Jazz musician Chick Webb's bio, concert & touring information, albums, reviews, videos, photos and more.

Aug 5, 2023 · Born in the shadow of Johns Hopkins Hospital as racially segregated Baltimore entered the 20th century, Webb was a self-taught drummer who never formally learned to read music. In addition to health challenges, Webb’s early life was hardscrabble, but typical for Black people in the “Jim Crow” era.

Chick Webb, born William Henry Webb (February 10, 1905 - June 16, 1939), was an African-American jazz drummer and big band leader. Both as a drummer and as a leader, Chick Webb occupies a legendary place in jazz.

May 31, 2023 · The author’s contention is that Chick Webb was the best and most innovative of the swing drummers. He could not read music, but had big ears, picked up things quickly, and knew when anyone played a wrong note.

Unable to read sheet music and hunchbacked from tuberculosis of the spine, drummer William Henry “Chick” Webb stood less than five feet tall but towered over his rivals. Webb’s superb memory propelled him to the heights of showmanship, making him a …

Apr 15, 2023 · Famed Swing era drummer and bandleader Chick Webb. UPDATED: April 15, 2023 at 1:24 PM EDT. Thanks to Stephanie Stein Crease’s new biography of virtuoso drummer Chick Webb, the Baltimore-born band...

Feb 10, 2024 · Chick Webb, a virtuoso drummer and bandleader, occupies a significant place in the pantheon of jazz legends. His indomitable spirit and groundbreaking contributions to the Swing Era make him a compelling subject of exploration.

Nov 22, 2023 · Chick Webb, born William Henry Webb, was a celebrated drummer, composer, and bandleader during the Harlem Renaissance. He was hailed as the “King of Swing,” the “Drum King,” “King of the Savoy,” the first true drumming idol, and one of the “Immortals of Jazz.”