Spider One

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Spider One
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Spider One performing in 2014
Background information
Birth nameMichael David Cummings
Also known as
  • Spider One
  • Spyder Zombie
  • MC Spider
  • Master Spider
Born (1968-08-25) August 25, 1968 (age 56)
Haverhill, Massachusetts, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
  • director
Years active1991–present
Member of Powerman 5000
Spouses
  • Dominique Zar (1998–divorced)
  • Krsy Fox (present)
Website powerman5000.com

Michael David Cummings (born August 25, 1968), [1] better known as Spider One, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and director. He is the founder and only consistent member of the rock band Powerman 5000. He is the younger brother of musician and filmmaker Rob Zombie.

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Career

Spider One was born Michael David Cummings in Haverhill, Massachusetts, [2] the second of two sons. His older brother, Robert Bartleh Cummings, is better known as the musician and film director Rob Zombie. Contrary to popular belief, Spider One has stated that there has never been a sibling rivalry between him and his brother, neither personally nor musically. [2]

In 1990, Spider One recorded the 12" single "Much Evil" with producer Lamar Lowder. Building on local success, including winning the Boston Phoenix/WFNX 1990 Readers' Poll "Best Rap Act" category and getting nominated for a Boston Music Award, [3] In 1991 he dropped out of art school. Building on local success, he formed Powerman 5000, with which he has released 11 studio albums.

Cummings created the horror/black comedy mockumentary series Death Valley , which aired on MTV for one season in 2011. [4] He is the owner of Megatronic Records.

Style

Spider One's influences reportedly include Kurt Cobain, Philip Anselmo, Chris Cornell, Sebastian Bach, Tom Araya, Dave Mustaine, Anthony Kiedis, Jonathan Davis, Jon Bon Jovi, Eddie Vedder, Vince Neil, James Hetfield, Joey Tempest and Axl Rose.

Spider One's vocal style is usually based in spoken word or chanting. [5]

Filmography

Television
YearTitleRoleNotes
1996 Beverly Hills, 90210 Playing himselfSeason 6, episode 27 ("Strike a Match")
2011 Death Valley Producer/Concept12 episodes
2022 Allegoria Director/WriterFilm
2023Bury the BrideDirector/WriterFilm
2024 Little Bites Director/WriterFilm

References

  1. ↑ Spider One at IMDb
  2. 1 2 mulatschag (June 20, 2014). "I hit ROB ZOMBIE with a Trashcan!". YouTube. Archived from the original on December 21, 2021. Retrieved September 2, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Powerman 5000 Biography". Conscience Records. Archived from the original on October 14, 1997.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  4. ↑ DiVincenzo, Alex (November 2, 2009). "Spider One Interview". Horror-101.com. Archived from the original on October 7, 2011. Retrieved August 24, 2010.
  5. ↑ "Tonight the Stars Revolt! - Powerman 5000 | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic .


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