About Stan Webb
Born 1946. Stan Webb is a British songwriter, musician and guitarist.
Stanley Frederick Webb (born 3 February 1946) is an English musician who has been the sole frontman and lead guitarist with the blues band Chicken Shack since 1965.
Career Webb formed Chicken Shack as a trio in 1965. The band played in Hamburg, Germany, over the next couple of years. They had a top 20 hit in 1969 with a cover of Etta James' "I'd Rather Go Blind". Chicken Shack disbanded in January 1974, and Webb was recruited to join Savoy Brown and performed on their album Boogie Brothers.
Webb reformed Chicken Shack in 1976, and is the band's only constant member (as of 2026); since 1978 the band have released albums and toured under the name "Stan Webb's Chicken Shack".
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Stan Webb?
British guitarist
When was Stan Webb born?
Stan Webb was born on 3 February 1946 in Fulham.
What is Stan Webb's occupation?
Stan Webb is a songwriter, musician and guitarist.
What nationality is Stan Webb?
Stan Webb is British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Stan Webb (guitarist)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Stan Webb. https://biography.guide/stan-webb/
MLA: "Stan Webb." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/stan-webb/.
Chicago: "Stan Webb." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/stan-webb/.
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