April 16, 1999(1999-04-16) (aged 52) Santa Cruz, California, U.S.
Genres
Psychedelic rock
folk rock
psychedelic folk
Occupation(s)
Singer
songwriter
musician
Instrument(s)
Vocals
guitar
drums
Years active
1965–1971; sporadically until 1999
Labels
Columbia
Formerly of
Moby Grape
Jefferson Airplane
Quicksilver Messenger Service
The Other Side
Musical artist
Alexander "Skip" Spence (born Alexander Lee Spence, Jr.; April 18, 1946 – April 16, 1999) was a Canadian-born American singer-songwriter and musician.[1] He was co-founder of Moby Grape, and played guitar with them until 1969. In the same year, he released his only solo album, Oar, and then largely withdrew from the music industry. He had started his career as a guitarist in an early line-up of Quicksilver Messenger Service, and was the drummer on Jefferson Airplane's debut album, Jefferson Airplane Takes Off. He has been described on the AllMusic website as "one of psychedelia's brightest lights";[2] however, his career was plagued by drug addiction coupled with mental health problems, and he has been described by a biographer as a man who "neither died young nor had a chance to find his way out."[3]
^Talevski, Nick (April 7, 2010). Rock Obituaries - Knocking On Heaven's Door. Music Sales. p. 607. ISBN 9780857121172.
^Phares, Heather. "More Oar: A Tribute to Alexander "Skip" Spence Review". AllMusic. Retrieved December 17, 2022.
^Tamarkin, Jeff. "Skip Spence and the Sad Saga of Moby Grape". The Hangar. Archived from the original on March 24, 2008. Retrieved December 17, 2022.
Alexander "Skip" Spence (born Alexander Lee Spence, Jr.; April 18, 1946 – April 16, 1999) was a Canadian-born American singer-songwriter and musician...
not a drummer, singer-guitarist SkipSpence (who later co-founded Moby Grape) was then invited to replace Peloquin. Spence quickly adapted and made his debut...
significant” to the American recorded music industry. Early drummer Alexander "Skip" Spence left the band in mid-1966. He was soon replaced by Spencer Dryden, an...
contributed to a tribute album to SkipSpence, a co-founder of Moby Grape. The album, More Oar: A Tribute to the SkipSpence Album (Birdman Records, 1999)...
band's formation following an altercation with Kantner, with Alexander "Skip" Spence taking his place. Before the end of the year, Harvey was also fired and...
the album, the band went on hiatus until 1971 when they reunited with SkipSpence and Bob Mosley to record the reunion album, 20 Granite Creek. After the...
Signe Toly Anderson was the female vocalist and SkipSpence played drums. Both soon left the group—Spence in May 1966, Anderson in October—and were replaced...
cover of SkipSpence's "Halo of Gold." All songs written by Beck, except where noted. "Totally Confused" – 3:30 "Halo of Gold" (SkipSpence) – 4:29 "Burro"...
arrived in California determined to meet SkipSpence of Moby Grape and join an aborted Grape reunion. Spence introduced Hartman to singer, guitarist,...
album for Moby Grape co-founder SkipSpence, who was terminally ill. The album, More Oar: A Tribute to the SkipSpence Album (Birdman, 1999), with the...
in Hollywood. These tracks feature vocals by Signe Toly Anderson and SkipSpence on drums. "Runnin' 'Round This World" had been previously released as...
on June 11, 2010. Retrieved October 14, 2010. "Beck and Wilco Cover SkipSpence". Pitchfork.com. July 21, 2009. Retrieved December 6, 2021. "Bostonherald...
for Moby Grape co-founder SkipSpence, who was terminally ill with cancer. The album, More Oar: A Tribute to the SkipSpence Album (Birdman, 1999), was...
February 14, 2010. Retrieved November 21, 2010. "Beck and Wilco Cover SkipSpence". Pitchfork. July 22, 2009. Archived from the original on September 17...
More Oar: A Tribute to the SkipSpence Album (Birdman, 1999). The album is composed of cover versions of songs from Spence's only solo album, Oar (Columbia...
tribute album to Moby Grape co-founder SkipSpence, who was dying of lung cancer. More Oar: A Tribute to the SkipSpence Album, featuring their cover of "Grey...
Citizen, the band went on hiatus until 1971 when they reunited with SkipSpence and Bob Mosley and recorded this reunion album for Reprise Records; their...
challenges of schizophrenia, as was the case with Moby Grape bandmate SkipSpence. Both musicians were homeless for several years. Mosley's schizophrenia...
2009–2012 Easy to Assemble Tim 5 episodes 2010 Funny or Die Presents SkipSpence Raylon Episode: "The Carpet Brothers" The New Adventures of Old Christine...
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