William 'Will' Kennedy is an American drummer born on May 2, 1957, in San Francisco, California. He is best known for his work with the fusion group Yellowjackets, joining in 1987, leaving in 1998, and returning in 2011. A significant influence on his drumming is Tony Williams. Kennedy remains active with Yellowjackets, participating in recording and touring. His talent has been recognized through multiple awards in the drumming community.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 318 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - America/Los_Angeles (7:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - William
resolute protector, strong-willed warrior
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Generation Group
William 'Will' Kennedy belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: San Francisco
Occupation: musician
Employers: Yellowjackets
Awards Received: Best Electric Jazz Drummer by Modern Drummer (three years in a row)
Astrology Analysis
Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.Ephemeris for May 2, 1957
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 2, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for May 2, 2026 |
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| Sun | 12 Taurus 5 | 12 Taurus 23 | 18 Cancer 13 |
| Moon | 16 Gemini 25 | 24 Scorpio 7 | 4 Capricorn 46 |
| Mercury | 17 Taurus 8 | 29 Aries 22 | 25 Cancer 54 |
| Venus | 16 Taurus 51 | 10 Gemini 28 | 11 Leo 23 |
| Mars | 28 Gemini 50 | 17 Aries 44 | 12 Leo 5 |
| Jupiter | 22 Virgo 3 | 19 Cancer 11 | 25 Virgo 32 |
| Saturn | 13 Sagittarius 32 | 9 Aries 14 | 8 Sagittarius 56 |
| Uranus | 3 Leo 6 | 0 Gemini 23 | 6 Leo 5 |
| Neptune | 0 Scorpio 55 | 3 Aries 18 | 29 Libra 49 |
| Pluto | 27 Leo 55 | 5 Aquarius 30 | 28 Leo 47 |
| Rahu | 20 Scorpio 15 | 5 Pisces 43 | 16 Scorpio 36 |
| Ketu | 20 Taurus 15 | 5 Virgo 43 | 16 Taurus 36 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
William 'Will' Kennedy's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 20 February, 2026 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 22 March, 2026 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 29 August, 2026