Chad Smith
Chad Smith (born October 25, 1961) is an American musician, best known as the longtime and current drummer of Red Hot Chili Peppers. Smith is also ... More »
Planned house demolition upsets Malibu neighbors
Among Point Dume residents who are urging preservation of the house — as well as million-dollar views — are Julia Roberts, Sean Penn, Don Rickles and Chad Smith, drummer for the Red Hot Chili Peppers. "In my wildest dreams, I would never, ever have thought it would be possible for ... Read more »
DrumChannel.com Partners With Red Hot Chili Peppers' Chad Smith
DrumChannel.com today announced a partnership with Chad Smith to be the official sponsor and provide exclusive content through his "Chad Smith Drum App", which is available for free in the Android market and on iPhones. Smith, who is already a member of the DrumChannel.com ... Read more »
Red Hot Chili Peppers Want Jimmy Page For Knebworth Show
Speaking to Londons Daily Star, Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith said, "Jimmy Page has come to our shows before but we havent had a chance to play with him. That would be really cool, so maybe that can happen. Maybe we can get Page to come out to Knebworth. I saw him come on with Foo ... Read more »
Red Hot Chili Peppers Pen New Tunes
Hence, drummer Chad Smith, bassist Flea and guitarist Josh Klinghoffer decided to get together in Los Angeles and jam on some new music. "We just rehearsed and came up with some new song ideas and stuff and played together for two weeks, and it was really fun," Smith told ... Read more »
NAMM Show 2012: Overview
A walk through one of the main halls at the Anaheim Convention Center on Saturday found you running into Joe Satriani at the Marshall booth as well as everyone from Bernard Purdie, Chad Smith, Doug Aldrick, Mikael Akerfeldt, Steve Smith, Synyster Gates and Ray Luzier running around... Read more »
Drummer Kenny Aronoff: Chickenfoot is the gig that everybody has wanted
... Kenny was named the #1 Pop/Rock Drummer and the #1 Studio Drummer for five consecutive years by the readers of Modern Drummer Magazine, and in addition has played on over 30 Grammy-nominated recordings.” Aronoff has been filling the drum throne with Chickenfoot, normally occupied by Chad Smith... Read more »
Red Hot Chili Pepper, Lahser Grad Chad Smith on Capitol Hill
Chad Smith has toured the world as a member of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, been part of record-setting albums and remains regarded as one of the best rock-and-roll drummers in history. And none of it would have happened without the music programs in the Bloomfield Hills Schools, he told ... Read more »
Chad Smith: 'We Just Jam And It's Fun'
Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith can not only bring da funk but he can rock with the best of him. He beats the hell out of his Pearl kit with crushing snare grooves and throaty bass drum figures and always manages to bring a sense of musicality to whatever song he is playing. ... Read more »
Red Hot reformation
new band member Josh Klinghoffer, far left, with, from left, Flea, Anthony Kiedis, and Chad Smith When John Frusciante packed up his guitar two years ago, the original members of the Red Hot Chili Peppers had seen it all before -- over the past three decades the band has survived ... Read more »
Loyola fans eye Pittsburgh trip for NCAA Tournament
Baltimore Business Journal by Jack Lambert, Researcher/Reporter Date: Tuesday, March 13, 2012, 2:18pm EDT - Last Modified: Tuesday, March 13, 2012, 2:35pm EDT Chad Smith knew this was a game he could not miss. Smith, who graduated from Loyola University Maryland Loyola ... Read more »
Ireland (Dublin), November 4, 2012 Review Red Hot Chili Peppers
Chad Smith dazzled the crowd with him and new percussionist Mauro Refosco's duet drum solo. In 2009 when John Frusciante left the band, fans questioned newcomer Josh Klinghoffer's ability to step into Frusciante's shoes. If you have seen this band live this year then have no fear. Not ... Read more »
Chickenfoot Announces 'Different Devil Tour'
Featuring guitar hero Joe Satriani and former Van Halen members Michael Anthony (bass) and Sammy Hagar (vocals), Chickenfoot's touring lineup includes legendary drummer/musician Kenny Aronoff, who is filling in for Chad Smith while Smith hits the road with his main band, Red Hot Chili Peppers... Read more »
Guitar wormhole wizard Satriani coming to theater near you in 3D
Satriani last played San Antonio with Chickenfoot mates Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony and Chad Smith on Sept. 20, 2009, at Sunset Station. Chickenfoot is expected to announce a U.S. summer tour in the coming weeks. Former John Mellencamp drummer Kenny Aronoff is still likely to fill in ... Read more »
I-70 Reopened in Southern Illinois After Ice Caused Multiple Accidents « CBS St. Louis
The Highway Patrol’s Master Sergeant Chad Smith told KMOX news that Illinois State Police didn’t have the manpower to handle all the calls. “We have been taking motorists to nearby exits and dropping them off at hotels” said Sergeant Smith. No one was hurt seriously, but even IDOT ... Read more »
Ala., Ga. farmers adjust planting after immigration crackdown – USATODAY.com
Tomato farmer Chad Smith, right, looks over one of his fields of in Steele, Ala., Oct. 3. Only a few of his field workers showed up after the new immigration law took effect. Tomato farmer Chad Smith, right, looks over one of his fields of in Steele, Ala., Oct. 3. Only a few of ... Read more »
Rush Guitarist Alex Lifeson Interviewed By Red Hot Chili Peppers Drummer
So when the amazing drummer for Red Hot Chili Peppers interviewed Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson on his podcast called “In Conversation with Chad Smith,” we realized we could never really be truly cool. The podcast was recorded by Smith in the days before their upcoming induction to ... Read more »
RBI Chicago, Dominicana advance after big wins
" Atlanta pitcher Chad Smith kept Chicago off-balance and his team in the game through five innings, limiting the Sox to a 2-0 lead. But Chicago broke out in the sixth. Smith walked two, hit two batters, and allowed a single all in the sixth, letting Chicago score three additional ... Read more »
Red Hot Chili Peppers Drummer, Benefactors Helping Les Paul Exhibit
Take our survey: OK | Sorry, maybe next time Red Hot Chili Peppers Drummer, Benefactors Helping Les Paul Exhibit Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith is among the early supporters of the Les Paul exhibit collection at the Waukesha County Museum. Donors have the chance to win ... Read more »
Red Hot Chili Peppers Go Long And Hard At Hangout Fest
Drummer Chad Smith, bassist Flea and guitarist Josh Klinghoffer started things off with a reverb-heavy psych jam that only morphed into "The Monarchy of Roses" when frontman Anthony Kiedis bounded on stage, then kept that momentum rolling into "Can't Stop," with the trio trading solos ... Read more »
Rock Greats in Chickenfoot Coming to Atlantic City
“We enjoy playing music together so we’re going to do it whenever we get the chance.” Chickenfoot — Anthony and singer/former Van Halen bandmate Sammy Hagar (Rock Hall Class of 2007), Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith (inducted in April) and guitarist Joe Satriani – performs ... Read more »
