Chad Smith[1] (born October 25, 1961) [2] is an American musician who is the drummer of the rock band The Red Hot Chili Peppers. Smith has played with the Chili Peppers since 1988, …

In the early ’90s, while Chad Smith dished hard funk, Dave Grohl perfected hard bashing, and Matt Cameron brought grace to hard rock, Alexander explored the quirky edge of chops.

A knock-on effect of getting into Living Colour during the early 90’s was my rediscovery of the Red Hot Chili Peppers and of course, their most excellent groove-master, Chad Smith.

Apr 5, 2022 · Chad Smith’s drum gear used on the recordings have always interested me, so in this post; I uncover what he used on these recordings. He certainly wasn’t using Sabian …

The 1990s were a defining decade for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Chad Smith was a crucial part of their journey. He helped the band achieve critical acclaim and commercial success, and …

Mar 23, 2011 · Drinking lemonade and lunching on the restaurant's house specialty Chad Smith talked about Frusciante's return, making records, and the life of a Pepper. When: September …

Jan 19, 2025 · Best known as the drummer for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Chad Smith is one of the most iconic drummers of all time. He’s had a lot of signature gear over the years including …

Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, Smith’s drumming played a crucial role in the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ success. Albums like Californication (1999), By the Way (2002), and Stadium …

I just read that Chad Smith, while widely loved, is a bit of a mystery. Heres a great story of Chad that I hold close to my heart. So I was obsessed with the peppers in the 90s. Turned 13 in …

Oct 31, 2024 · For the Super Bowl XLVIII halftime show, where the Chili Peppers joined Bruno Mars at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, Chad chose the least Chad Smith drum set he …