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Chick Webb was an American jazz and swing music drummer and bandleader. He was one of the most popular and influential drummers of the 1930s and 1940s. He was known for his virtuosity and improvisational skills. He was also known for his ability to play at a very fast tempo. Webb was born in Baltimore, Maryland, and began playing drums at the age of five. He was a self-taught musician and quickly became a popular local musician. He began playing professionally at the age of 15 and soon became a fixture in the Baltimore jazz scene. In 1925, Webb moved to New York City and joined the Savoy Ballroom Orchestra, which was led by Fletcher Henderson. He quickly became a popular musician and was soon leading his own band. He was known for his hard-driving swing style and his ability to play at a very fast tempo. Webb's band was one of the most popular bands of the 1930s and 1940s. He recorded many hit records, including "Stompin' at the Savoy" and "A-Tisket, A-Tasket". He also wrote many of his own compositions, including "Liza" and "Don't Be That Way". Webb died in 1939 at the age of 34. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987.

Popular As William Henry Webb
Occupation soundtrack
Age 34 years old
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Born 10 February 1905
Birthday 10 February
Birthplace Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Date of death 16 June, 1939
Died Place Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Nationality United States

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Chick Webb Height, Weight & Measurements

At 34 years old, Chick Webb height is 4' 1" (1.24 m) .

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Height 4' 1" (1.24 m)
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Who Is Chick Webb's Wife?

His wife is Sallye (? - 16 June 1939) ( his death)

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Wife Sallye (? - 16 June 1939) ( his death)
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Chick Webb Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Chick Webb worth at the age of 34 years old? Chick Webb’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. He is from United States. We have estimated Chick Webb's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Soundtrack

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Timeline

2005

No one knew Webb's true birth date from before the time of his death in 1939 until September 2005 when filmmaker Eric Bruno Borgman discovered the correct year. This means that February 10, 2005 was the 100th anniversary of his birth and it went by without any recognition.

1985

Inducted into the Percussive Arts Society Hall of Fame in 1985.

1939

After Webb's untimely death (in 1939 at the age of thirty-seven) from tuberculosis of the spine, Ella Fitzgerald took over leadership of the band for another three years, with Ted McCrea and Eddie Barefield acting as musical directors.

1926

Chick started his first band in New York in 1926, which included among its sidemen Johnny Hodges, Mario Bauza and Benny Carter. Duke Ellington helped secure their first engagement at the Black Bottom Club in Manhattan. By the early 30's, Chick's band regularly played the Savoy and Roseland ballrooms. In 1935, he hired the then unknown singer Ella Fitzgerald, which further cemented his nationwide popularity (she was discovered by Webb sideman Bardu Ali at an amateur contest at the Harlem Opera House). In 1937, he challenged Benny Goodman to a 'dance battle' at the Savoy, drawing a crowd of more than 5000, most of whom declared Webb the winner.

1905

Chick Webb was born on February 10, 1905 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA as William Henry Webb. He was married to Sallye.