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==Biography==
==Biography==
Chad Smith was born to Curtis and Joan Smith in [[Richfield, Minnesota]]. He has two older siblings, Bradley and Pamela. He grew up in Homewood-Flossmoor, Illinois where he attended Homewood-Flossmoor High School for two years. He then moved to Oakland County in Southeast Michigan and graduated from [[Lahser High School]].<ref>Thompson, D: ''The Red Hot Chili Peppers'', page 182. St. Martin's Press, New York, 1993.</ref> Prior to joining Red Hot Chili Peppers, Smith was in a local Detroit band called Toby Redd, playing on their second album ''In The Light''. He joined RHCP in time for them to put out the album ''[[Mother's Milk]]'' in 1989.
Chad Smith was born to Curtis and Joan Smith in [[Richfield, Minnesota]]. He has two older siblings, Bradley and Pamela. He grew up in Trowbridge, where he attended Homewood-Flossmoor High School for two years. He then moved to Oakland County in Southeast Michigan and graduated from [[Lahser High School]].<ref>Thompson, D: ''The Red Hot Chili Peppers'', page 182. St. Martin's Press, New York, 1993.</ref> Prior to joining Red Hot Chili Peppers, Smith was in a local Detroit band called Toby Redd, playing on their second album ''In The Light''. He joined RHCP in time for them to put out the album ''[[Mother's Milk]]'' in 1989.


In an interview he stated that he had been influenced by many of the musicians who came from those British bands in the 60s and early 70s, including [[John Bonham]], [[Mitch Mitchell]], [[Ginger Baker]], [[Ian Paice]], [[Roger Meddows-Taylor]], [[Keith Moon]], and [[Bill Ward (musician)|Bill Ward]].
In an interview he stated that he had been influenced by many of the musicians who came from those British bands in the 60s and early 70s, including [[John Bonham]], [[Mitch Mitchell]], [[Ginger Baker]], [[Ian Paice]], [[Roger Meddows-Taylor]], [[Keith Moon]], and [[Bill Ward (musician)|Bill Ward]].

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For other people named Chad Smith, see Chad Smith (disambiguation).
Chad Smith

Chad Smith (born October 25, 1961) is best known as being the longtime and current drummer of Red Hot Chili Peppers. He is also the drummer of the hard rock supergroup band Chickenfoot and the instrumental band Chad Smith's Bombastic Meatbats.

Biography

Chad Smith was born to Curtis and Joan Smith in Richfield, Minnesota. He has two older siblings, Bradley and Pamela. He grew up in Trowbridge, where he attended Homewood-Flossmoor High School for two years. He then moved to Oakland County in Southeast Michigan and graduated from Lahser High School.[1] Prior to joining Red Hot Chili Peppers, Smith was in a local Detroit band called Toby Redd, playing on their second album In The Light. He joined RHCP in time for them to put out the album Mother's Milk in 1989.

In an interview he stated that he had been influenced by many of the musicians who came from those British bands in the 60s and early 70s, including John Bonham, Mitch Mitchell, Ginger Baker, Ian Paice, Roger Meddows-Taylor, Keith Moon, and Bill Ward.

In 1991, Smith had a small role in the short film Session Man, which won an Academy Award for Best Short Subject.[2]

In 1995, Smith and Dave Navarro formed a side project, called Honeymoon Stitch. They recorded one song for a Joy Division tribute album and produced a successful remix of the Traci Lords single, Fallen Angel.[3]

Smith has released an instructional DVD with Hal Leonard entitled Eastern Rim, which includes footage from his clinics in Melbourne and Tokyo, footage from various live performances, and interviews.

From 2004 to 2008, Chad played drums on one live album and three studio albums by Black Sabbath and Deep Purple bassist/vocalist, Glenn Hughes.

In 2008, Chad formed Chad Smith's Bombastic Meatbats, a jazz instrumental funk-rock band. The band released their second album, More Meat on October 19, 2010.[4]

Smith is involved in a supergroup/side project called Chickenfoot. He is joined by guitarist Joe Satriani, as well as former Van Halen members Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony. Their album was released by Best Buy in the U.S. on June 5, 2009.[5][6] Smith plans on recording a second album with Chickenfoot sometime in late 2010 after the next Chili Peppers album and tour are finished.[7]

In the May 2006 issue of Doell & Ford Magazine, Smith was named the number one rock drummer alive.[8]

In 2006, Chad played drums on the Dixie Chicks album, Taking the Long Way. The album won five Grammy Awards including album of the year.

Smith was a judge for the 7th annual Independent Music Awards.[9]

Many consider Smith and actor Will Ferrell to bear a striking resemblance. Smith was seen to be wearing a t-shirt bearing the slogan, "I am not Will Ferrell" when Chickenfoot appeared on The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien in 2009.[10]

In April 2010, Chad teamed up with singer, Leslie Bixler and legendary actor, Dick Van Dyke to record a children's album, titled Rhythm Train. Van Dyke raps on the album and plays various characters including a pirate. Smith too plays numerous characters, the drums, several instruments and sings.[11] In April 2010, Rhythm Train was named by MTV as one it's all time favorite children's records and in June 2010 RED/Sony began distributing Rhythm Train. Smith's son Cole was the inspiration for the project. In June 2010 Rhythm Train performed at the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation's, A Time For Heroes celebrity family picnic which benefits the Foundation. Rhythm Train is scheduled to headline a PS ARTS fundraiser in November 2010. A portion of all proceeds from Rhythm Train go to Children's Hospitals in The United States benfiting uncompensated care. A follow up project is much anticipated both by the media and the public. No word as to a release date.

On September 13, 2010, after eleven months of writing, Smith along with his Chili Peppers bandmates entered the studio to begin work on their tenth studio album, which is due out in 2011.[12]

On October 15, 2010, Chad talked about his future with Chickenfoot during a interview and stated that he planned on recording the second album with the band around January 2011 after his work is complete on the next Chili Peppers record (which he said is due out by the summer of 2011). Chad mentioned that because he will be touring with the Chili Peppers in support of their new album, he would be unable to tour with Chickenfoot, so the latter band is planning on finding a replacement touring drummer.[13]

Personal life

Smith is the father of 5 children. From 1992-1997 Smith was married to Maria St John and together they have a daughter named Manon. Smith is also the father of a son Justin and a daughter Ava both from previous relationships. On May 8, 2004 in Hopetown, Abaco, Bahamas, Smith got married for the second time to architect Nancy Mack. They have two sons together, Cole and Beckett Cash. Smith, Mack and their boys split their time between Malibu, CA and New York.[14] Smith is a diehard Detroit Pistons fan and loves playing golf, riding motorcycles, and watching Saturday Night Live.

Smith regularly contributes to the following non profit organizations: MusiCares, Surfer's Healing, an organization which provides aid to children facing Autism, Right Turn in Boston, and Children's Hospitals across the United States.

Equipment

The kit used by Smith is a typical example of a rock drum setup. He endorses Pearl Drums and Sabian cymbals. Smith has designed two signature crash-cymbals and a China cymbal with Sabian, as well as a signature snare drum with Pearl. He uses a 21" AA Rock Ride and a 20" AA Rock Crash. Smith endorses Vater drumsticks and bass drum beaters. In the studio, Chad has confessed that he often uses instruments from other brands than the ones he endorses, such as Gretch drums and Ludwig or yamaha snares.

In 2005, Pearl and CeeLite created a drum kit incorporating CeeLite's lighting technology to illuminate Smith's Pearl Masters kit on stage.

Selected discography

References

  1. ^ Thompson, D: The Red Hot Chili Peppers, page 182. St. Martin's Press, New York, 1993.
  2. ^ "New York Times: Session Man". NY Times. Retrieved 2008-05-25.
  3. ^ http://www.dragoncon.org/dc_guest_detail.php?id=29
  4. ^ http://www.warriorrecords.com/bombasticmeatbats/
  5. ^ "Chad Smith joins Chickenfoot".
  6. ^ "Q&A: Sammy Hagar aims to slap some sense into audience". Reuters. October 31, 2008.
  7. ^ Joe Bosso. "Chad Smith talks new Chickenfoot, Red Hot Chili Peppers albums".
  8. ^ Lakeside Park [1] Accessed February 15, 2008
  9. ^ Independent Music Awards - 7th Annual Judges
  10. ^ http://www.spinner.com/2009/08/19/chad-smith-wont-use-will-ferrell-resemblance-for-evil/
  11. ^ "Red Hot Chili Peppers' Chad Has Dick Van Dyke Rapping On His New Album".
  12. ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ud8Dm38EOOk&feature=player_embedded
  13. ^ Joe Bosso. "Chad Smith on new Bombastic Meatbats, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Chickenfoot".
  14. ^ [2]
  15. ^ [3]
  16. ^ "Kid Rock Will Be Born Free in November With New Album Release".

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