The rock group Red Hot Chili Peppers’ drummer since 1988 is American musician Chad Smith (born October 25, 1961). 2012 saw the group’s induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Smith is also the drummer for the 2007-founded all-instrumental combo Chad Smith’s Bombastic Meatbats as well as the hard rock supergroup Chickenfoot. He collaborated with the Chicks on the album Taking the Long Way, which was nominated for five Grammys in 2007.
Ghost notes and Smith’s quick right foot make up his well-known style.
He lists Buddy Rich, John Bonham, Ian Paice, Mitch Mitchell, Keith Moon, Stewart Copeland, Neil Peart, Ginger Baker, Roger Taylor, and Topper Headon as drumming influences in addition to Bill Ward, Keith Moon, and Neil Peart.
Chad Smith age: How old is Chad from Chilli Peppers?
Chad Smith is 61 years old right now. But his charismatic and composed performance even now will force you to double-check this truth.
Smith was raised in Michigan after being born in St. Pauls, Minnesota, in the upper midwest region of the country. He earned his diploma in 1980.