Spider One
American singer
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Michael David Cummings, better known as Spider One, is an American singer.[1] He is the founder and only consistent member of the rock band Powerman 5000.
Spider One | |
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Cummings performing in 2014 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Michael David Cummings Haverhill, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Member of | Powerman 5000 |
| Website | powerman5000 |
Career
Cummings was born in Haverhill, Massachusetts. He is the younger brother of musician and film director Rob Zombie.[2]
In 1990, Cummings recorded the 12" single "Much Evil" with producer Lamar Lowder.[3] 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.[4]
Cummings co-developed the horror/black comedy mockumentary series Death Valley, which aired on MTV for one season in 2011.[5] He directed the films Allegoria, Bury the Bride, Little Bites, and Big Baby.[6]
AllMusic described Cummings' vocal style on the album Tonight the Stars Revolt! as monotone chanting.[7] Other descriptions of his style include the frequent "barks and rhythmic delivery."[8]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Beverly Hills, 90210 | Playing himself | Season 6, episode 27 ("Strike a Match") |
| 2011 | Death Valley | Producer/Concept | 12 episodes |
| 2022 | Allegoria | Director/Writer | Film |
| 2023 | Bury the Bride | Director/Writer | Film |
| 2024 | Little Bites | Director/Writer | Film |
