Chad Wackerman

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Chad Wackerman
Wackerman with Francis Dunnery in 2024
Background information
Born	(1960-03-25) March 25, 1960 (age 64) Long Beach, California, U.S.
Genres	Jazz fusion, jazz, rock
Occupation(s)	Musician, composer
Instrument(s)	Drums, percussion
Years active	1978–present
Website	chadwackerman.com

Chad Wackerman (born March 25, 1960) is an American jazz, jazz fusion and rock drummer, who has played with Frank Zappa^[1] and Allan Holdsworth. He has worked as a band member, session musician, sideman, and leader of his own ensembles. He is the older brother of drummers John Wackerman and Brooks Wackerman.