Red Hot Chilli Peppers
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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…
Kenny Aronoff
Hi, everyone at Modern Drummer! I’ve been so lame at getting a blog or news out, but here’s a quick update of what I’ve been up to in 2011. A few weeks ago I went to San Francisco and jammed…
RHCP's Chad Smith
by Adam Budofsky This summer MD got to hang out with Chad Smith at his apartment in NYC for a few hours, rapping about his recent Red Hot Chili Peppers, Chickenfoot, and Meatbats projects, all of which you can read…
Chad Smith: The Hub Of The Chili Peppers’ Ever-Spinning Wheel
“I have so much invested in this band, and I’m proud of it. It’s part of my identity. That’s not to say I couldn’t do other things, but I live the Red Hot Chili Peppers.” When Chad Smith said these…
Chad Smith: Web Exclusive Interview
Story by Billy Amendola Photos by Alex Solca Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith takes a much-needed rest—for a minute—and fills MD in on the many cool side projects he’s involved in. Among the projects closest to Chad Smith’s…
