The Most Influential Drummers of All Time

Dennis Chambers

Chambers is a flashy, hired-drum who filled in for too many bands to count. His stage presence never solidified him as the core drummer for any group, however, he was an incredibly popular throw-in drummer. He was the house drummer for the Sugar Hill label, he’s played with Steely Dan, and Santana. If you've ever listened to the unforgettable drum fills on "Hey Nineteen" by Steely Dan, you've listened to Dan Chambers.

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