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Dennis Chambers’ Drumming Evolution

Dave Atkinson  /  UPDATED Aug 19, 2022

Dennis Chambers is a legendary drummer who has recorded and performed with artists such as Santana, Steely Dan, Parliament/Funkadelic, John Scofield, John McLaughlin, and Mike Stern. If you always wanted to learn more about his inspirations, what got him into drumming and what he practiced when first starting out, this is an interview you can’t miss out on. As a bonus, we also find out what his first name really is and why he’s called Dennis, instead.


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