[2] Ebb was born in Papeetee and grew up in the Leeward Islands before moving to Mataiea to become a farmer.
[1] Following the resignation of Jean Juventin in March 1978 he was appointed to the governing council as Minister of Health and Social Affairs.
[1] Following the death of Here Ai'a leader John Teariki in 1983 Ebb seemed likely to succeed him,[3] but lost the position to Juventin.
[1] Ebb formed a new party, Te Avei’a Mau, which supported Flosse's government.
[5] He lost the position of Assembly president, and subsequently joined Tahoera'a Huiraatira.