Alexander 'Skip' Spence

British Folk

Alexander 'Skip' Spence

 

 
 

About Alexander 'Skip' Spence

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]

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About Alexander 'Skip' Spence

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]

Alexander 'Skip' Spence's Concerts & Tour Dates

Date Event name Venue
14 Feb 2026 Alex Spencer Sneaky Pete's., Edinburgh, SC, United Kingdom
15 Feb 2026 Alex Spencer Sidney and Matilda, Sheffield, EN, United Kingdom
17 Feb 2026 Alex Spencer Sunflower Lounge, Birmingham, EN, United Kingdom

Alexander 'Skip' Spence's Popular songs

  • Cripple Creek
  • Little Hands
  • War In Peace

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Some of Alexander 'Skip' Spence's most popular songs include Cripple Creek, Little Hands, War In Peace. These tracks have impressed fans and helped cement their place in the music industry.

You can listen to Alexander 'Skip' Spence's music on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube. Their most popular songs include Cripple Creek, Little Hands, War In Peace, and more.

Alexander 'Skip' Spence is known for their distinctive sound in the british folk genre, often blending elements of cosmic american, making them a unique voice in the music world.

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