Spencer Dryden

Spencer Dryden (April 7 1943 - January 11 2005) was an American musician who was best known as the drummer for Jefferson Airplane and [{New Riders of the Purple Sage]].

Dryden was born in New York City to Alice Dryden and Wheeler Dryden, the half-brother of Charlie Chaplin.

From [1966]] to 1970, Dryden served as the drummer for Jefferson Airplane. During this time, he had an affair with Grace Slick. Afterwards, he played with New Riders of the Purple Sage until 1977, at which point he became manager of the band.

In 1996, Dryden was indicted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Dryden died from stomach cancer at his home in Petaluma, California.