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K-Gr 3—William Henry "Chick" Webb, a Black drummer born in the early 1900s in East Baltimore, MD, had spinal tuberculosis, but his rhythmic skills carried him to the heights of jazz music. Called "chicken" for his posture, Webb embraced the epithet, turning it into his lifelong nickname, "Chick." When he was a child, Webb fell down the stairs and needed an operation. Following the surgery, a doctor instructed Webb to practice drumming to strengthen his arms. He practiced with wooden spoons because his mother couldn't afford to buy drum...Log In or Sign Up to Read More