Chick Webb
American musician (1905–1939)
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Summary
Chick Webb was born on February 10, 1905[1], in Baltimore[2]. He died on June 16, 1939[3], in Baltimore[4]. He worked as a bandleader[5], conductor[6], jazz musician[7], singer[8], and drummer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,558 views/month, #7,202 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: February 10, 1909[11]
- Place of burial: Arbutus Memorial Park[12]
- Country of citizenship: United States[13]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[14]
- Member of: Chick Webb and His Orchestra[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Genre: jazz[17]
- Commons category: Chick Webb[18]
- Cause of death: tuberculosis[19]
- Family name: Webb[20]
- Given name: William[21], Henry[22], Chick[23]
- Medical condition: dwarfism[24]
- Manner of death: natural causes[25]
- Instrument: drum kit[26]
- Described by source: Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians[27]
Why It Matters
Chick Webb has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
FAQs
Where was Chick Webb born?
Chick Webb's place of birth was Baltimore[2].
Where did Chick Webb die?
Chick Webb died in Baltimore[4].
What did Chick Webb do for work?
Chick Webb worked as a bandleader[5], conductor[6], jazz musician[7], singer[8], and drummer[9].