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Red Hot Chili Peppers Drummer Chad Smith Lobbies Congress for Music Education Support

Chad Childers — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 03:59:51 +0000

Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith is a man who respects the craft of music and embraces its many forms, so it's no surprise that he'd be willing to speak out on behalf of music education in Washington, D.C. Smith did just that earlier this week, speaking to members of Congress about music funding in public schools.

Chad Smith Sings Michigan Fight Song in Columbus (VIDEO)

Shaffee — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 14:25:53 +0000

A great way to get booed off stage in Columbus, Ohio is to sing the Michigan fight song. That’s exactly what Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith did following his band’s performance on June 4th. I’m a Notre Dame fan, but I appreciate a great rivalry. Check out the video here…

Red Hot Chili Peppers Singer Discusses New Album

Dave Kim — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 17:33:15 +0000

Red Hot Chili Peppers frontman and Grand Rapids native Anthony Kiedis opened up about the band’s upcoming album, the departure of long-time guitarist John Frusciante, and the possible title of the new record. Speaking to SPIN, Kiedis talked about how the break the Chili Peppers took in 2008 was great for the band. “I think [...]