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Born on March 25, 1960, Chad Wackerman is from Long Beach, California, United States. Public records list Chad Wackerman as a drummer, jazz musician and composer. The age as of 2026 is 66. Education on record includes Huntington Beach High School.
My Take
As someone who pays attention to drummers, Chad Wackerman earns my deep respect. Surviving and thriving in Frank Zappa's notoriously demanding band, then playing alongside Allan Holdsworth, is a credential few can claim. What strikes me most is his versatility across jazz, fusion and rock, and his clear preference for serving the music rather than chasing the limelight. The Wackerman family is a remarkable musical lineage too, with two drumming brothers and a singer-songwriter daughter. I admire craftsmen like him who build entire careers on taste, precision and reliability rather than showmanship. He is a drummer's drummer.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Chad Wackerman
- Name (Japanese)
- チャド・ワッカーマン
- Reading
- ちゃど・わっかーまん
- Born
- March 25, 1960 (age 66)
- Origin
- Long Beach, California, United States
- Occupation
- drummer / jazz musician / composer / musician
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Rat
2. Background
- High school
- Huntington Beach High School
3. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.chadwackerman.com
- Xhttps://x.com/chadwackerman
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chad%20Wackerman
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%81%E3%83%A3%E3%83%89%E3%83%BB%E3%83%AF%E3%83%83%E3%82%AB%E3%83%BC%E3%83%9E%E3%83%B3
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q568818
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Chad Wackerman born?
Chad Wackerman was born on March 25, 1960 and is 66 years old.
Where is Chad Wackerman from?
Chad Wackerman is from Long Beach, California, United States.
What does Chad Wackerman do?
Chad Wackerman works as drummer, jazz musician, composer, musician.
Which high school did Chad Wackerman attend?
Chad Wackerman attended Huntington Beach High School.
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