Chad Wackerman

US Jazz, jazz fusion and rock drummer (born March 25, 1960 in Long Beach, California). Best known for his work as a drummer and percussionist in Frank Zappa's band from 1981 to 1988. However, he has worked as a band member, session musician, sideman, and bandleader of his own jazz trio. He has also recorded albums and toured with artists such as , , , , , , and . Son of . Brother of , and .