Dave Weckl (b-1960)
During my years as manufacturers representative…I saw many drummers playing in different instrument booths. I usually saw Dave Weckl at the show. I don’t recall seeing or hearing him play on the show floor. I did attend a concert event in Tampa when he was part of the Chick Corea Electric Band.
I saw Chick Corea in the mid 70s with Return To Forever.
I’ve observed what seems to me – (different periods - in Dave Weckl’s playing) I’ve always admired his clean technique and ability to play very difficult music. Chick Corea’s compositions have lots of notes.
I also like Dave’s appreciation for funky tunes like Chameleon, The Chicken and those kinds of groove. Tunes like that require respect for playing simple.
Dave Weckl has been a positive for different music manufactures product lines. Like others…he is a guru of product endorsements. Visiting his web site he continues to stay quite busy with performance gigs and education outreach.
His early instructional drum videos were best sellers in the 90s. His videos with legendary drum teacher Freddie Gruber are available on his web site. Dave Weckl also has online videos---Play Along packages---Zoom instruction---show information and more. I’ve recently discovered Dave’s---Buddy Rich Big Band. He plays classic charts / Time Check / Love For Sale / You Rotten Kid
(daveweckl.com)