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

• Chet E. McCracken has been listed as a notable musician by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Volunteer Vietnam Veterans Aid Foundation, Los Angeles, 1987. Member National Academy Recording Arts and Sciences.

Interests

• Harley-davidsons, russian wolfhounds.

Connections

Married Anita Maria McCracken, November 7, 1976. Children: Dale, Darin, Dayna.