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 55)
Haverhill, Massachusetts, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
  • director
Years active1991–present
Labels DreamWorks Records

Cleopatra Records Conscience Records Mighty Loud Interscope Records Megaforce Records

Contents

DRT Entertainment
Member of Powerman 5000
Spouse(s)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, 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.

Early life

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 1991, he dropped out of art school, bought a cheap four-track home studio and a drum machine, and recorded Much Evil with producer Lamar Lowder. Building on local success, Spider One's band Powerman 5000 was born.

Career

Cummings created the horror/black comedy mockumentary series Death Valley , which aired on MTV for one season in 2011. [3] 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. [4]

Discography

Filmography [5]

Television
YearTitleRoleNotes
2011 Death Valley Producer/Creator12 episodes
Beverly Hills, 90210 Playing himselfSeason 6, episode 27 ("Strike a Match")
2022 Allegoria Director/WriterFilm
2023Bury the BrideDirector/WriterFilm
TBDLittle BitesDirector/WriterFilm - In Production

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References

  1. Spider One at IMDb
  2. 1 2 mulatschag. "I hit ROB ZOMBIE with a Trashcan!". YouTube. Archived from the original on December 21, 2021. Retrieved September 2, 2015.
  3. DiVincenzo, Alex (November 2, 2009). "Spider One Interview". Horror-101.com. Archived from the original on October 7, 2011. Retrieved August 24, 2010.
  4. "Tonight the Stars Revolt! - Powerman 5000 | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic .
  5. Squires, John (June 9, 2023). "'Little Bites' – Cher Producing Horror Movie Starring Heather Langenkamp and Barbara Crampton!". Bloody Disgusting!. Retrieved June 9, 2023.