Chad Smith

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Rock Legends Unite: Chad Smith, Andrew Watt, and Friends Bring an Epic Night of Classics and Surprises to Brooklyn Bowl

All-star producer/guitarist/vocalist Andrew Watt (Ozzy Osbourne/Rolling Stones/Pearl Jam) and Red Hot Chili Pepper’s drummer Chad Smith played the Brooklyn Bowl (Brooklyn, NY) on September 18th. The show was announced just a week prior. Together Smith and Watt are part of…

Modern Drummer
Nov 5, 2024

Chad Smith | Red Hot Chili Peppers | Modern Drummer Podcast with David Frangioni #15 Part 2

00:57 Looking back 03:58 Dad goes to a show 07:20 Woodstock '99 13:38 A lesson for younger self 27:23 Chad's current tour kit 34:41 Giant gong https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31-x1Lwf9iM

Modern Drummer
Sep 19, 2024

Chad Smith | Red Hot Chili Peppers | Modern Drummer Podcast with David Frangioni #15 Part 1

00:27 MD Legends Book 01:25 How did you find the drums? 05:51 First Drum Set 07:11 First Lessons 11:43 First Gigs in Detroit 12:30 Grandma buys a drum kit 15:02 Innocent Delusion 17:26 Decision to Move to L.A. 19:00 Intro…

Modern Drummer
Sep 5, 2024

Red Hot Chili Peppers' Epic Return: A Recap of the 2023 Almost Acoustic Christmas Makeup Show at KIA Forum

On December 9th, 2023, the KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas event at the KIA Forum was poised to make history with Red Hot Chili Peppers headlining for the first time in its 32-year run. However, just days before, the band had…

Modern Drummer
Mar 15, 2024

Red Hot Chili Peppers' Unforgettable Night at the Silverlake Conservatory of Music Benefit

For 40 years, the Red Hot Chili Peppers have been a significant part of the Los Angeles music scene. With the return of guitarist John Frusciante, the band released their first number one album, Unlimited Love, since 2006's Stadium Arcadium…

Modern Drummer
Oct 24, 2023
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2023 Readers Poll: Chad Smith Wins "Rock" Category

The winner of the "Rock" category in Modern Drummer's 2023 Readers Poll is... Chad Smith! The longtime Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer made yet another outstanding impact throughout the last year, complete with two Chili Peppers albums: Unlimited Love and Return of…

Modern Drummer
Sep 7, 2023

Red Hot Chili Peppers Austin City Limits review

By Alex Kluft 2022 was a big year for The Red Hot Chili Peppers. They recently closed out the first weekend of Austin City Limits and will play again on the second weekend of Austin City Limits. RHCP gave their…

Modern Drummer
Oct 20, 2022

OZZY OSBOURNE TO PERFORM HALFTIME SHOW OF NFL KICKOFF GAME

LOS ANGELES RAMS-BUFFALO BILLS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 AT SOFI STADIUM IN INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA  PERFORMANCE COMES ON THE EVE OF RELEASE OF HIS PATIENT NUMBER 9 ALBUM OUT SEPTEMBER 9 ON EPIC RECORDS Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy®-winning singer and songwriter OZZY…

Modern Drummer
Sep 6, 2022

Red Hot Chili Peppers Drummer Chad Smith to Appear Live at Santa Monica Place 7/30/2022

Rock Star. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee. Six-time Grammy Winner. Fine Artist. Philanthropist. These are just a few ways to describe Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith.  Road Show Company presents: In collaboration with SceneFour: The Art of Chad Smith, in a limited-engagement…

Modern Drummer
Jul 29, 2022

12 Drummers Drumming

  Monday, November 1, 2021, on Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen’s 58th birthday, we are announcing a special upcoming auction called ’12 Drummers Drumming’ to benefit his Raven Drum Foundation. For the past 37 years, PNC has calculated the prices of the 12 gifts…

Modern Drummer
Nov 1, 2021

100 Drummers “Drum Together” for WhyHunger Campaign

The mission is simple, but critical: One Beat. One Mission. End Hunger. WhyHunger—a non-profit founded in 1975 by the late Harry Chapin and radio deejay Bill Ayres to “change systems, policies, and institutions that perpetuate hunger and poverty in our…

Modern Drummer
Oct 4, 2021

Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers Makes Jersey Shore Stop on North American Fine Art Tour

THE ART OF CHAD SMITH ANNOUNCES NEW JERSEY PREMIERE OF WORKS Iconic Drummer will make two live appearances in Stone Harbor Rock Star. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee. Six-time Grammy Winner. Fine Artist. Philanthropist. These are just a few ways to…

Modern Drummer
May 21, 2021
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The Art of Chad Smith Premieres in Austin, Texas

During some downtime from Red Hot Chili Pepper activities, Chad Smith has been exploring the visual arts. Four years ago Smith collaborated with Los Angeles design firm SceneFour on a series of “rhythm on canvas” paintings. Now he has a…

Modern Drummer
Jan 9, 2020

Drummer and Artist John Douglas

Talking About His Customizations and Artistic Endeavors A drummer and artist for his entire life, Douglas merged the two passions, ultimately becoming the premier drum customizer for international superstars including the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Bon Jovi, Maná, Van Halen,…

Modern Drummer
Oct 3, 2019
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