Chad Szeliga

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Chad Szeliga
Szeliga performing with Black Star Riders at Nova Rock 2017
Background information
Born	(1976-12-23) December 23, 1976 (age 47)[citation needed]
Genres	Heavy metal post-grunge hard rock jazz jazz fusion gospel funk hip hop bebop
Occupation	Drummer
Years active	1999–present
Labels	Hollywood

Chad Szeliga (born December 23, 1976) is an American drummer from Elyria, Ohio. Formerly the drummer of rock band Breaking Benjamin, he joined Black Label Society in 2013, replacing Mike Froedge.^[1] In 2017, Szeliga replaced Jimmy DeGrasso in Black Star Riders, leaving the band in 2021. Szeliga cites Vinnie Colaiuta, John Bonham, Steve Gadd, Dennis Chambers, Tony Williams, Manu Katche, Stewart Copeland and Neil Peart as his main influences.