Chad Channing

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Chad Channing
Chad Channing
Background information
Birth name	Chad Channing
Born	Bainbridge Island, Washington
Origin	American
Genre(s)	Rock Grunge
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instrument(s)	Drums Vocals Bass
Years active	1988 to present
Associated acts	Nirvana Redband East Of The Equator

Chad Channing (born January 31, 1967) was a drummer for the band Nirvana from 1988 until he left due to creative differences within the band in 1990 (contrary to popular belief, his departure was a mutual decision within the band with no hard feelings on either side). He was later replaced in Nirvana by Dave Grohl after a lengthy search by fellow band members Kurt Cobain and Krist Novoselic.

Channing later started a band called Fireants after Nirvana and has played in other bands, including The Methodists, East of the Equator, and, most recently, Redband.

Chad's love of music began with a bass guitar, which his parents bought him after an accident during gym class one day at school. The mishap resulted in 8 surgeries and 5 years of recovery. The bass filled Chad's time as he was unable to go to school. When Channing was out of his leg casts, his parents bought him a drum set to help his legs get stronger. Chad was a natural at the drums and began jamming with friends before playing gigs at local clubs.

In 2004, Nirvana's With the Lights Out box set featured a DVD of a December 1988 Nirvana rehearsal with Chad Channing on drums.

[edit] Present

On June 23rd/2006, Chad Channing performed for the first time with his new band 'before cars' at Neumos in Seattle, WA. He left the drums behind him and is now playing bass and singing in 'before cars'. 'before cars' played as an opening act for Alta May and Love Battery.