Spencer Dryden

Drummer 1966-70


Name: Spencer Dryden
Born: April 4 1938?, New York City, NY
Parents: ? and Wheeler Dryden
Spouse: Long-term relationship with Grace Slick (1967-68)
Sally Mann (Jan 26 1970 - ?)
Children: 1 Son, Jesse (Mother: Sally Mann)

Biography:
The longest-lasting of all the Airplane's drummers, Jazz-trained and massively experienced, Spencer Dryden is, to many, THE Airplane drummer. Joining the band for their second LP, "Surrealistic Pillow", his tenure lasted until mid-1970 when he quit the band following a backstage row with Balin. He later joined The New Riders Of The Purple Sage, and more recently became involved in The Dinosaurs.

Trivia:
His Father, Wheeler Dryden, was Charlie Chaplin's half-brother.


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