Chet E. McCracken
Background
McCracken, Chet E. was born on September 20, 1946 in Tacoma. Son of William Stuart and Norma (Taylor) McCracken.
Education
Graduated from high school, Encinitas, California.
Career
Drummer for Danny O’Keefe, 1972. Recorded with various musicians including Stevie Nicks, Rita Coolidge, Hank Williams Junior, Tommy Tutone, America, Jim Messina, Jackie DeShannon, Eric Carmen, since 1972. Drummer with Rare Earth tour, 1975.
Drummer for Don Randi at The Baked Potato, Los Angeles, 1976-1978. Drummer with Doobie Brothers, Sonoma, California, since 1978. Drummer for Joe Walsh, 1982-1984.
Bandleader Chet McCracken and Friends, since 1987. Owner, operator Woodland Hills (California) Recording, since 1987. Drum clinician Pearl Drums, Los Angeles, since 1979, Simmons Drums, Los Angeles, since 1987.
Achievements
Membership
Volunteer Vietnam Veterans Aid Foundation, Los Angeles, 1987. Member National Academy Recording Arts and Sciences.
Interests
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Harley-davidsons, russian wolfhounds.
Connections
Married Anita Maria McCracken, November 7, 1976. Children: Dale, Darin, Dayna.