Chambers began drumming at the age of four years old, and was gigging in Baltimore-area nightclubs by the age of six. In 1978 (at 18 years old), Dennis joined Parliament/Funkadelic, and stayed with them until 1985. In 1986 he joined the John Scofield Band. Since then, he has played with most of the major figures in jazz fusion, and currently tours with Santana.
Chambers followed appearances this week by Tony Royster Jr., Gavin Harrison of Porcupine Tree and former Police sticks man Stewart Copeland.
This is the second round of spotlight on drummers by Letterman: in June, Anton Fig, Sheila E., jazz legend Roy Haynes and Rush’s Neil Peart were in the spotlight.
Dennis Chambers – drum solo
Drum Solo Week II
Late Show with David Letterman – August 25, 2011
See also:
VIDEO: Stewart Copeland rocks Drum Solo Week II on Letterman
VIDEO: Porcupine Tree’s Gavin Harrison rocks Drum Solo Week II on Letterman
VIDEO: Tony Royster Jr. kicks off Drum Solo Week II on Letterman
VIDEO: Rush’s Neil Peart rocks Drum Solo Week on Letterman
VIDEO: Roy Haynes rocks Drum Solo Week on Letterman
VIDEO: Sheila E. rocks Drum Solo Week on Letterman
VIDEO: Anton Fig kicks off Drum Solo Week on Letterman
