Acting
Oct 24, 1961
St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
Chad Smith
Acting
Biography
Chad Gaylord Smith (born October 25, 1961) is an American musician who has been the drummer of the band Red Hot Chili Peppers since 1988. The group was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012. Smith is also the drummer of the hard rock supergroup Chickenfoot, formed in 2008, and of the all-instrumental outfit Chad Smith's Bombastic Meatbats, formed in 2007. He worked with The Chicks on Taking the Long Way, an album that won 5 Grammy Awards in 2007. Smith has recorded with Glenn Hughes, Johnny Cash, John Fogerty, Geezer Butler, Jennifer Nettles, Kid Rock, Jake Bugg, the Avett Brothers, Joe Satriani, Post Malone, Eddie Vedder, Lana Del Rey and Halsey. In 2010, joined by Dick Van Dyke and Leslie Bixler, he released Rhythm Train, a children's album which featured Smith singing and playing various instruments. In 2020, Smith co-wrote and performed as part of the backing band on Ozzy Osbourne's album, Ordinary Man. Spin magazine placed Smith at #10 on their list of the "100 Greatest Drummers of Alternative Music" in May 2013. Readers of UK-based Rhythm magazine ranked Smith and Red Hot Chili Pepper bassist Flea the fourth-greatest rhythm section of all time in their June 2013 issue. Smith is also known for his charity work especially with young musicians. He has been a lobbyist in support of music education in U.S. public schools. Smith is also the host of the PBS concert series Landmarks Live in Concert, which began in January 2017. Description above from the Wikipedia article Chad Smith, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Feature Films (70)
Through conversations with the world's greatest drummers, director Justin Kreutzmann explores the importance of music in bringing people together.
Let There Be Drums!
An intimate look at Los Angeles-based funk rock foursome Red Hot Chili Peppers' creative process as they join producer Rick Rubin at a Hollywood Hills mansion to record their 1991 studio album 'Blood Sugar Sex Magik', which would go on to propel the band into critical acclaim and worldwide popularity.
Red Hot Chili Peppers - Funky Monks
The "Red Hot Chili Peppers - Live at Tokyo Dome 2023" is an official concert film capturing the band's historic February 2023 performance in Japan. It marks legendary guitarist John Frusciante's return to the Japanese stage after 16 years. Intro Jam 1. Can't Stop 2. The Zephyr Song 3. Here Ever After 4. Snow ((Hey Oh)) 5. Eddie 6. Suck My Kiss 7. Reach Out 8. Soul to Squeeze 9. Nobody Weird Like Me 10. These Are the Ways 11. Tippa My Tongue 12. Californication 13. Carry Me Home 14. Black Summer 15. By the Way Encore Break 16. Under the Bridge 17. Give It Away
Red Hot Chili Peppers - Live at Tokyo Dome
Red Hot Chili Peppers perform on Day 3 of Lollapalooza on July 30, 2016, in Chicago SETLIST: Intro Jam, Can’t Stop, Dani California, Scar Tissue, Dark Necessities, Snow (Hey Oh), Look Around, Otherside, Blood Sugar Sex Magik, Funky Crime, Go Robot, Californication, Parallel Universe, The Getaway, I Would for You, Under the Bridge, By the Way, Goodbye Angels, Give It Away
Red Hot Chili Peppers: Lollapalooza, Chicago 2016
When personal and creative differences threaten to destroy a musical supergroup during the recording of an album, studio guitar player McQueen is brought in to smooth out the tracks. Soon he is reconsidering the direction of his life as he dreams of the elusive brass ring.
Session Man
Television & Series (14)
The Jonathan Ross Show is a British chat show presented by Jonathan Ross. It was first broadcast on ITV on 3 September 2011 and currently airs on Saturday evenings following the conclusion of Ross' BBC One chat show, Friday Night with Jonathan Ross, in July 2010.
The Jonathan Ross Show
Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.
The Simpsons
An annual award ceremony presented by MTV to honor the best in the music video medium.
MTV Video Music Awards
MTV World Stage is a global series that brings multi-genre talents with global relevance to an audience in over 550 million households. Recorded "live" at the most exclusive gigs, world renowned music festivals and unique concert locations from around the world, MTV World Stage is the "front row seat" for music lovers to experience the biggest artists on the globe without leaving the comfort of their sofas. On August 15, 2009, MTV Asia staged the first ever outdoor MTV World Stage Live In Malaysia at Sunway Lagoon Resort in Kuala Lumpur. The event was attended by over 15, 000 fans. The 2011 event took place in I-City The event also featured a live, real-time microblogging application where comments and 'tweets' via SMS were displayed on giant screens at the concert venue.
