I certainly think it's health related combined with the fact that he was doing some heavier hitting gigs (Jeff Beck) and he was worried that the orthodox grip was going to hurt his thumb.

jem wrote: Sat May 23, 2026 11:56 pm So smooth, so convincing, great version

I saw this gig in London, in March, at Ronnie Scott's. It was amazing!

I saw Chad and this band at Ronnie Scott's in London on Monday night and it was incredible!

Steve Holmes wrote: Tue Feb 17, 2026 5:03 pm Watching this now - super deep dive.

He's got a full drum kit in his kitchen!

Steve Holmes wrote: Mon Feb 16, 2026 10:58 am We need the AI cleanup and upres + audio remix version of that.
I heard Chad Wackerman videos that originally.
Agreed peak untouchable Vince.

The balls to have sat in the front row with a mini van on your should recording that!
Is it from the MD festival?

Double Post

HoD brothers, come on, The NAMM Show was a thing back in the days, nobody went there this year ? I guess it's not what it used to be before the COVIV I've heard, shame.

I'll be back there for sure, as a tourist coming from old Europe, it's always like Disney land to walk down there. :-)

I think ...

Russ seems to be working with a lot of different companies

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CczDkZ2JEZA&t=807s