“Edible names are what drives me as a musician. My next band will be called the Hot Dogs.” - Chad
“My Bday present from Flea.. ‘3O’s Radio king snare made by Slingerland for Gene. Its a real stunner! Amazing condition…” - Chad Smith
Everly Bear Kiedis playing drums in the Look Around Music Video.
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New Chad Smith video interview with iDrum Interactive Magazine
Chad’s drum tech also gives us a closer look at his custom drum kit.
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Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith made a surprise visit to the Academy of Contemporary Music in Guildford, England on November 21st, 2011. During his three hour stay, Chad shared some of his near 40 years drumming experience teaching ACM’s students.
“I wish at a younger age I’d been more well-rounded – listened to other music…it might not be the kind of stuff you listen to on your iPod, but it’s great for drumming….be open to all different kinds of good music.” - Chad Smith
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Happy Birthday to Chad Smith! The sexy beast is 50 today!
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Chad’s drums being prepared on a green screen backdrop on the video set for the Red Hot Chili Peppers next single, ‘Monarchy of Roses’. The second single from I’m With You will be released on November 14th. Filming begins in Hollywood on Monday!
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New Chad Smith interview in the October 2011 Issue of Rhythm Magazine!
CHAD SMITH AND THE RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS ARE BACK WITH A THUMPING NEW ALBUM. RHYTHM MAGAZINE CAUGHT UP WITH THE INIMITABLE STICKSMAN TO TALK ABOUT THE RECORDING OF RHCP’S I’M WITH YOU, HIS VARIOUS MUSICAL SIDE-PROJECTS, HIS BRAND NEW KIT AND ‘PROFESSOR FLEA’S NEW-FOUND LOVE OF ODD-TIME…
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Chad talks about the 16 track RHCP Album that was recorded in 2003 but never released!
New Chad Smith Interview in the October 2011 Issue of Modern Drummer Magazine. Chad Smith talks about the elusive sixteen track album that the Red Hot Chili Peppers recorded during the Greatest Hits sessions in 2003!
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