Chad Smith

Chad Smith (born October 25, 1961 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States) is a drummer in the rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers. He joined the band in 1988 with John Frusciante when guitarist Hillel Slovak died[1] of a heroin drug overdose,[2] and Jack Irons left because of his friend dying. Chad has stayed in the band since then, playing the drums for every single album up to today.

Chad Smith
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Background information
Born25 October 1961 (aged 64)
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Genres
InstrumentsDrums
Years active1980–present
Associated actsRed Hot Chili Peppers

Discography

With Red Hot Chili Peppers

  • Mother's Milk (1989)
  • One Hot Minute (1995)
  • Californication (1999)
  • By the Way (2002)
  • Stadium Acradium (2006)
  • I'm With You (2011)

Chad Smith Media

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