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 of a heroin drug overdose, 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 | |
Born | Saint Paul, Minnesota | October 25, 1961
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Instruments | Drums |
Years active | 1980–present |
With Red Hot Chili Peppers
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