Chad Smith

Drummer for The Red Hot Chili Peppers; Named in Spin Magazine's "100 Greatest Drummers of Alternative Music"

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Chad Smith Biography

Chad Smith began drumming at the age of seven, inspired by bands like Rush, the Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, and Led Zeppelin. Smith's musical career took off in December 1988 when joining the Red Hot Chili Peppers. With the band, Smith has recorded ten albums, marking a remarkable drummer's position in the music industry. The diverse portfolio also includes collaborations with various artists including Glenn Hughes, Johnny Cash, John Fogerty, Jennifer Nettles, Kid Rock, Jake Bugg, and many more. Smith's talent was recognized by Spin magazine in 2013 when ranked at number 91 on the "100 Greatest Drummers of Alternative Music" list.

Smith is also the drummer of the hard rock supergroup Chickenfoot, and the all-instrumental outfit Chad Smith's Bombastic Meatbats, formed in 2007. He was briefly a member of Eddie Vedder's backing band, The Earthlings. He worked with the Chicks on the album "Taking the Long Way," which won five Grammy Awards in 2007. He also helped co-write and performed on the children's album "Rhythm Train", as well as Ozzy Osbourne's album "Ordinary Man".

Smith is also known for charity work, especially with young musicians. He is an active supporter of non-profit organizations including Surfer's Healing, SeriousFun Network, MusiCares, Silverlake Conservatory of Music, Guitar Mash NY, Camp Korey, and Little Kids Rock. Representing the music community, he lobbied in support of music education in US public schools. Smith was honored for his efforts by Little Kids Rock for helping expand public schoolchildren's access to music education. Smith has also hosted the PBS concert series Landmarks Live in Concert, and has teamed up with Will Ferrell for the One Classy Night event to raise money for Cancer for College.

Chad Smith Videos

  • How Chad Smith Joined the Red Hot Chili Peppers
    In this clip, producer Michael Beinhorn discusses John Frusciante and Chad Smith auditioning for the Red Hot Chili Peppers Before making the hit...
  • Chad Smith Hears Thirty Seconds To Mars For The First Time
    Take a sneak peek into the mind of Chad Smith! Watch as he listens to "The Kill" by Thirty Seconds To Mars for the very first time and attempts to...
  • Red Hot Chili Peppers Grooves & Fills | Chad Smith
    We had the great honor of welcoming legendary drummer Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers to the Drumeo studio!

Chad Smith Books

  • Chad Smith -- Red Hot Rhythm Method: Book & CD (DCI Video Transcription Series)
    Chad Smith -- Red Hot Rhythm Method: Book & CD (DCI Video Transcription Series)

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