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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.

NameChad Channing
First NameChad
Last NameChanning
OccupationDrummer
BirthdayJanuary 31
Birth Year1967
Place of BirthSanta Rosa
Home TownCalifornia
Birth CountryUnited States
Birth SignAquarius
Full/Birth Name
ParentsBurnyce Channing, Wayne Channing
SiblingsNot Available
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Bleach was released on June 15, 1989. Channing played drums on the entire album with the exception of “Floyd the Barber” and “Paper Cuts” which featured drummer Dale Crover from a recording session prior to Channing joining the band. In April 1990 Nirvana recorded eight songs at Smart Studios with producer Butch Vig that ended when Cobain blew his voice out. 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, a mutual decision within the band. By the time Nirvana made their next attempt at recording, they had recruited Dave Grohl as their new drummer, who adopted many of the same drum parts to the songs Channing had been playing for the new songs. Although uncredited (until the Deluxe edition), the version of “Polly” used on Nevermind is the original version the band recorded with Channing on percussion, the only song carried over from the previous session.

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.

Net Worth$5 Million
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomeDrummer
CarsNot Available
HouseLiving in own house.

After leaving Nirvana, Channing formed the Fire Ants who released the Stripped EP on Dekema Records in 1992, produced by Jack Endino, who had produced Bleach. Members of the Fire Ants included Brian Wood (vocals) and Kevin Wood (guitars), brothers of the late Mother Love Bone singer Andrew Wood, and bassist Dan McDonald. Channing and McDonald collaborated again in 1998 with John Hurd and Erik Spicer, forming The Methodists who released the album Cookie.

Due to mass popularity and longevity, the rehashing of older work by Nirvana continued, both during the band’s existence and following their demise. The 1992 compilation, Incesticide, featured the tracks “Big Long Now”, “Stain” and “Dive”, which all credited Channing as drummer. Live versions of “Polly” and “Breed” that included Channing appeared on From the Muddy Banks of the Wishkah, a live album released in 1996. The 2004 With the Lights Out box set featured a DVD of a December 1988 Nirvana rehearsal, as well as seven songs scattered across the first two discs of the set, all with Channing on drums.

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In June 1988, a couple of months after Channing joined Nirvana, they recorded their first single “Love Buzz”, also marking their Sub Pop debut. Nirvana began the recording sessions for Bleach on Christmas Eve 1988, finishing toward the end of January 1989. Jason Everman, a friend of the band, agreed to pay the money for recording costs. Everman had known Channing since fifth grade, and the two had played in bands together in high school.

Following the announcement of Nirvana’s induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in December 2013, Channing said in an interview with the Radio.com website that he perceived the recognition as a gift for his daughter. However, Channing was later informed of his omission by SMS, and was not included in the April 2014 induction, as the accolade only applied to Cobain, Novoselic and Grohl. Channing did attend the ceremony, and was thanked by his replacement Dave Grohl for Channing’s contributions to the band.

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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.

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