The Drummer Everyone Trusts: Chad Wackerman

Описание: Chad Wackerman is a world-class drummer and educator whose career spans over four decades at the highest level of professional music. Best known for his work with Frank Zappa and Allan Holdsworth, Chad has also performed with artists including James Taylor, Barbra Streisand, Andy Summers, and Porcupine Tree.

Renowned for his deep sense of time, musicality, and ability to make any band sound better, Chad is equally respected as a session musician, touring professional, and teacher. Beyond performing, he has released acclaimed solo projects and remains a sought-after voice on musicianship, rhythm, and long-term career sustainability in the music industry.

Links For Chad:
https://chadwackerman.com/

00:01:01 — Introduction & Chad’s unmatched career range
00:02:05 — From Zappa to Streisand: versatility as a musician
00:04:20 — How Chad approaches auditions
00:11:00 — Ego, humility, and “making the band sound better”
00:16:25 — Building real musical confidence (beyond practice)
00:20:50 — Growing up in a legendary musical family
00:28:05 — Passing music on to the next generation
00:33:05 — Why playing with musicians beats the laptop world
00:37:45 — Breaking down polyrhythms so they actually make sense
00:54:20 — Life in a late-night TV band (Dennis Miller Show)
01:02:30 — Porcupine Tree rumors & learning massive sets fast
01:06:35 — Preparing for tours with major artists
01:12:25 — Surviving touring: health, hearing, and balance
01:35:45 — Rapid fire: records, drummers, bad gigs, and career wisdom

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