Chad Wackerman (born March 25, 1960 in
Long Beach, California) is a
jazz,
jazz fusion and
rock drummer, arguably best known as a drummer and percussionist in
Frank Zappa's band, but also known for his work with
Allan Holdsworth and others. In addition, he has worked with others as a band member,
session musician,
sideman, and bandleader of his own jazz trio, as well as his solo career. He is the older brother of
Brooks Wackerman, the current drummer of
Avenged Sevenfold and formerly of
Bad Religion.