There's something about the rawness of the live thing, there's no rhythm guitars behind the solo, nothing other than what you hear the people playing at that moment. It's exciting, it's about the performance. — Chad Smith Copy Share Image
People who come up to me are drummers or fans of the band. I don't get it too much, but I'll be somewhere and… — Chad Smith Copy Share Image
Edible names are what drives me as a musician. My next band will be called the Hot Dogs. — Chad Smith Copy Share Image
I met the guys through a friend of a friend, and their former drummer had quit. I wasn't too familiar with the Chili Peppers… — Chad Smith Copy Share Image
I had sort of exhausted all the avenues playing in Detroit. So again, through the stewardship of my brother, I ended up in California… — Chad Smith Copy Share Image
I'm a musician. It's what I do! I wouldn't be too good at anything else. — Chad Smith Copy Share Image
For live you need a microphone for the snare and the high hat, the kick drum, a nice stereo overhead and one for the… — Chad Smith Copy Share Image
I was in every band class I could get in, like after school jazz band and marching band, and that's where I really learned… — Chad Smith Copy Share Image
That's really the thing that got me into playing a lot - getting excited about playing along with my favorite bands like Zeppelin and… — Chad Smith Copy Share Image
Its very sort of spontaneous and organic, not a preconceived sort of jamming. Now we record everything, cause sometimes you'll forget, you know, 'what… — Chad Smith Copy Share Image
Playing along with records is key. And as far as equipment goes it has gotten so much more affordable and the drum sets are… — Chad Smith Copy Share Image
Playing well with others is important - not being too flashy, just keeping good time and of course coming up with cool beats. A… — Chad Smith Copy Share Image
Cardiff Stadium was a warm up for the 3 Hyde Park shows. James Brown opened. And I think it may be the only time… — Chad Smith Copy Share Image
