Biography
There are two drummers with the name Chad Smith
1) - Chad Smith plays the drums for the Red Hot Chili Peppers and super group Chickenfoot.
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He was born Chad Gaylord Smith on Oct 25, 1961. Chad joined Red Hot Chili Peppers in 1989, when the band needed a drummer. Many drummers tested, but only Chad would fit the band perfectly. Flea, the bassist, says Chad was the best and the loudest drummer he had ever seen.
2) - Chad Smith is also the name of the former drummer of Anacrusis and GZR.
St. Louis drummer Chad began playing at 12 and by 14 was performing professionally. In 1985, he began working with Heaven's Flame, in 1987 he was with Mary Burns, in 1990 with Anacrusis, in 1992 with London Calling, in 1994 with Pavlov’s Dog. In 1997 he replaced Deen Castronovo in G//Z/R, who had moved on to Ozzy’s band, and then later Journey. Chad’s playing is a combination of influences ranging from John Bonham and Tommy Aldridge to Clyde Stubblefield and Steve Gadd.
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