Chick Webb
1905–1939 (age 34)
American jazz drummer and bandleader
Biography
Chick Webb was born in 1905 and became one of the most influential figures in jazz history. Despite physical challenges, he rose to prominence as a virtuoso drummer and bandleader, leading his orchestra through the swing era and earning widespread acclaim for his innovative musicianship and energetic performances.
Webb's legacy as a pioneering jazz musician and bandleader continues to influence drummers and musicians worldwide. He was laid to rest at Arbutus Memorial Park in 1939, leaving behind a rich musical heritage that remains celebrated and studied by jazz enthusiasts and musicians to this day.