Chad Channing

Quick Facts

Full Name	Chad Channing
Occupation	Drummer
Date Of Birth	Jan 31, 1967(1967-01-31)
Age	57
Birthplace	Santa Rosa
Country	United States
Birth City	California
Horoscope	Aquarius

Chad Channing Biography

Chad Channing is one of the most popular and richest Drummer who was born on January 31, 1967 in Santa Rosa, California, United States. Original drummer with the grunge band Nirvana before being replaced by Dave Grohl.

He was in Nirvana with Kurt Cobain.

Chad Channing (born January 31, 1967) is an American musician who is best known for being the drummer of the band Nirvana from 1988 until 1990, during which time they recorded and released their debut album Bleach. He currently sings and plays bass in the band Before Cars.

In 1982, Channing and his family briefly moved to Baltimore, Maryland, and he joined the band Child’ƨ Play with other founding members Larry Hinshaw, Brian Jack, Jimmy Shafer, and Phil Wiser. Channing left after a few months. Later, while working as a sauté cook on Bainbridge Island, Washington, Channing started the band Tick-Dolly-Row with Chris Karr, John Hurd and Ben Shepherd, also a Bainbridge Islander, who would later become the bassist for Soundgarden. Tick-Dolly-Row shared a bill with Nirvana, who at the time were going under the name Bliss. Not long after, a mutual friend introduced Channing to Kurt Cobain and Krist Novoselic who were searching for a drummer. The three got together several times for jam sessions before they started playing shows.

He grew up in Santa Rosa, California.

Chad Channing Net Worth

Chad Channing is one of the richest Drummer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Chad Channing 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He met Kurt and Krist, the other two founding members of Nirvana, at a show while he was performing with the band Tick-Dolly-Row.

He is a vocalist and bassist with the group Before Cars.

Channing was born on January 31, 1967, in Santa Rosa, California, to Wayne and Burnyce Channing. Wayne was a radio disc jockey and the family was constantly moving all over the country due to different jobs being offered to him. At 13 Chad shattered his femur in an accident during gym class. Over the years of rehabilitation and surgeries he discovered music, beginning with a bass guitar that his parents bought him. The bass filled Chad’s time as he was unable to go to school. When he was out of his leg casts, his parents bought him a drum set to help build strength in his legs. Chad was a natural at the drums and began jamming with friends, including joining a band with future Nirvana guitarist Jason Everman called Stonecrow.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Chad Channing Dating?

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Chad stepped from behind the drum set to front his new project Before Cars, which released the single “Old Chair” in 2006. They released their debut album Walk Back in 2008, again produced by Jack Endino. Channing supplies lead vocals and bass on all tracks as well as some acoustic guitar.

Facts & Trivia

Chad Ranked on the list of most popular Drummer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Chad Channing celebrates birthday on January 31 of every year.

Why did Nirvana get rid of Chad Channing?

During the sessions, Cobain and Novoselic became disenchanted with Channing’s drumming, and Channing expressed frustration at not being actively involved in songwriting. These creative and artistic differences culminated in Channing’s departure after their April-May 1990 tour, a mutual decision within the band.

Who was the first drummer of Nirvana?

Aaron Burckhard was Nirvana’s first drummer, but he and the band ultimately parted ways. While the band searched for a replacement, Dale Crover helped Nirvana with their first demo and Dave Foster honored their live bookings.

Are Chad Channing and Dave Grohl friends?

“Our differences were strictly on a musical level. We always stayed friends. In fact, I remember the first time I saw them with Dave [Grohl] at this place called the OK Hotel. It was the first time I’d seen the guys in probably a year or so, and it was really good to see them.

How many drummers did Nirvana have?

Grohl joined the grunge outfit in 1990, replacing ‘Bleach’ drummer Chad Channing. Dale Crover and Dave Foster had previously played drums in Nirvana, while the band had also worked with session musicians Mark Pickerel and Dan Peters.

Did Kurt Cobain know how do you play drums?

TIL Kurt Cobain was actually a great drummer.