Skip Spence

Folk Singer

Birthday April 18, 1946

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace Canada

DEATH DATE Apr 16, 1999 (52)

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About

Singer, songwriter, and guitarist who co-founded a 1960s psychedelic folk/rock group called Moby Grape. He also performed as a drummer on Jefferson Airplane's first album.

Before Fame

He began his music career as a guitarist for a band called The Other Side.

Trivia

He suffered from schizophrenia and drug addiction, but ultimately died in his early fifties from lung cancer.

Family Life

He was born in Ontario, Canada, but he spent most of his childhood in San Jose, California. His father, Alexander Lett Spence, was a salesman, musician, and World War II veteran.

Associated With

He and musician Jerry Miller were co-founders of Moby Grape.