Dave Weckl

USA

Born: 08 January 1960

Years Active: 90, 2000

Genres: Jazz

Styles: Fusion, Post-Bop, Hard Bop, Modal Music, Crossover Jazz, Contemporary Jazz

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Dave Weckl is one of fusion's most acclaimed drummers, making his name during a six-year-stint with Chick Corea. Weckl was born in St. Louis and grew up listening to soul and jazz; he received his first drum set at age eight and developed his playing by listening to drummers like Buddy Rich, as well as R&B grooves. He majored in jazz at the University of Bridgeport, but left after two years to become involved in the New York jazz scene, also touring Europe with various bands. Weckl joined a fusion group called Nitesprite, where he attracted the...

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