Spencer Dryden
American drummer (1938–2005) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Spencer Charles Dryden (April 7, 1938 – January 11, 2005) was an American musician best known as the drummer for Jefferson Airplane and New Riders of the Purple Sage. He also played with Dinosaurs, and the Ashes (later known as the Peanut Butter Conspiracy). He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996 as a member of Jefferson Airplane.
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Birth name | Spencer Charles Dryden |
Born | (1938-04-07)April 7, 1938 New York City, U.S.[1] |
Died | January 11, 2005(2005-01-11) (aged 66) Petaluma, California, U.S.[2][3] |
Genres | Psychedelic rock, acid rock, country rock, jazz |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument | Drums |
Years active | 1966–1995 |
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