564 – Dennis Chambers: Back and better than ever

This episodes originally aired on December 5, 2016

What can be said about Dennis Chambers that hasn’t already been said? He’s a legend in every aspect of the word and has played stages all around the world with a list of A-list musicians who read like a who’s who of the industry. A legend he may be, but invincible he is not. A fact that became hauntingly true as Dennis fell ill and ended up in a coma. Although it’s been a rough road, Dennis Chambers is back, full of life, and playing the drums better than ever.

Dennis Chambers talks about:

• Starting playing drums at 4 years old
• Gigging in clubs at 9 years old
• The first time he heard Miles Davis and Tony Williams
• Learning from others to develop your unique voice
• His health scare and the road of recovery
• Why he doesn’t teach lessons
• The importance of music history
• Practice advice
• Much more

Resources / Links / People Mentioned:

• Contact Dennis Chambers: Website
• Mike Stern 
• Miles Davis 
• Tony Williams 
• Steely Dan 
• Jack DeJohnette
• Steve Gadd (Drummer’s Resource Interview)