Chad Smith
Modern Drummer is the world’s most widely read drum magazine, is dedicated entirely to the art of drumming and caters to the needs of amateur, semi-pro, and professional drummers.
A Year in Podcasts
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Modern Drummer 2022 Readers Poll Winners
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Chad Smith’s Red Hot Chili Peppers Audition
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Modern Drummer 2021 Readers Poll Winners
Celebrate Your Choices for the Extraordinary Drummers of the Past Year It’s that time again for the Modern Drummer staff to thank the community for making possible our annual Readers Poll. Your enthusiasm for all things drumming, your knowledge of…
Chad Smith’s Three Basic Beats to Infuse with Your Own Thing
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