O'Neil Spencer
William "O'Neil" Spencer (November 25, 1909 – July 24, 1944) was a jazz drummer and singer. He is most known for his work in the John Kirby Sextet. He began with work for Al Sears and from 1931 to 1936 he worked with the Mills Blue Rhythm Band. He joined Kirby's group in 1937, but had to leave for a time in 1941 due to tuberculosis. He rejoined in 1942 staying until 1943, but died soon after from the disease. |
Birth and Death Data: Born November 25, 1909 (Cedarville), Died July 24, 1944 (New York City)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1937 - 1942
Roles Represented in DAHR: drums, vocalist, washboard
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Recordings (Results 151-175 of 260 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decca | 65326 | 10-in. | 3/31/1939 | You don't know how much you can suffer | The Andrews Sisters | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | 65327 | 10-in. | 3/31/1939 | Rock, rock, rock-a-bye baby | The Andrews Sisters | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | 65490 | 10-in. | 4/28/1939 | Honey in the bee ball | The Ramblers | instrumentalist, drums, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 65491 | 10-in. | 4/28/1939 | T'ain't what you do | The Ramblers | instrumentalist, drums, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 65492 | 10-in. | 4/28/1939 | Money is honey | The Ramblers | instrumentalist, drums, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 65493 | 10-in. | 4/28/1939 | Lonesome railroad | The Ramblers | instrumentalist, drums, vocalist | ||
| Decca | 65531 | 10-in. | 5/3/1939 | Beer barrel polka (Roll out the barrel) | The Andrews Sisters | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | 65532 | 10-in. | 5/3/1939 | Well, all right | The Andrews Sisters | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | 65557 | 10-in. | 5/9/1939 | Betty and Dupree | Teddy Grace | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | 65558 | 10-in. | 5/9/1939 | Arkansas blues | Teddy Grace | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | 65559 | 10-in. | 5/9/1939 | Down home blues | Teddy Grace | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | 65585 | 10-in. | 5/16/1939 | Gulf Coast blues | Teddy Grace | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | 65586 | 10-in. | 5/16/1939 | Oh Daddy blues | Teddy Grace | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | 65587 | 10-in. | 5/16/1939 | You don't know my mind | Teddy Grace | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | 65588 | 10-in. | 5/16/1939 | Low down blues | Teddy Grace | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | 65602 | 10-in. | 5/19/1939 | Maybe | Dick Robertson | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | 65603 | 10-in. | 5/19/1939 | Where do you work-a, John ? | Dick Robertson | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | 65604 | 10-in. | 5/19/1939 | Pippinella | Dick Robertson | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | 65605 | 10-in. | 5/19/1939 | Ain't cha comin' out? | Dick Robertson | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | 65606 | 10-in. | 5/19/1939 | Who did you meet last night ? | Dick Robertson | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | 65625 | 10-in. | 5/23/1939 | Graveyard blues | Teddy Grace | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | 65626 | 10-in. | 5/23/1939 | Hey Lawdy Mama | Teddy Grace | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | 65627 | 10-in. | 5/23/1939 | Mama Doo-Shee | Teddy Grace | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | 65628 | 10-in. | 5/23/1939 | Finishing up a date | Billy Kyle | instrumentalist, drums | ||
| Decca | 65629 | 10-in. | 5/23/1939 | Between sets | Billy Kyle | instrumentalist, drums |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Spencer, O'Neil," accessed October 3, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/107086.
Spencer, O'Neil. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved October 3, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/107086.
"Spencer, O'Neil." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 3 October 2024.
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External Sources
Wikipedia: O'Neill Spencer
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Linked Open Data Sources
LCNAR: Spencer, O'Neil, 1909-1944 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n94048915
Wikidata: O'Neill Spencer - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q2043379
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/22328868
MusicBrainz: O'Neill Spencer - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/40727d52-6756-48d3-a26b-088541060865
ISNI: 0000 0000 6309 1588 - http://www.isni.org/isni/0000000063091588
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