Chief Bey
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James Hawthorne Bey
AKA CHIEF BEY
(April 17, 1913 – April 8, 2004) Ordained in Nigeria as a Shango Priest. An American jazz percussionist and African folklorist. Drawing Artist. Vocalist, Drum Maker, Wood Carver, Inventor of (No Whole Tension Technique) roping skin onto drums. He Drummed under the name of Chief Bey.