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.
