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Ongoing History of New Music 

Ongoing History Daily: Red Hot Chili Pepper facts

July 6, 2022July 6, 2022 Alan Cross 0 Comments Anthony, Chad Smith, Flea, Red Hot Chili Peppers

Think you know everything about the Red Hot Chili Peppers? How about these little nuggets? (1) Flea is a beekeeper.

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Music News 

Chad Smith of the Chili Peppers released this tribute video to Taylor Hawkins

April 2, 2022April 2, 2022 Alan Cross 0 Comments Chad Smith, Foo Fighters, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Taylor Hawkins, Tribute

Another tribute to Taylor Hawkins, this time from his buddy Chad Smith. You may tear up.

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The adorable Nandi Bushell gets a masterclass in drumming from the RHCP’s Chad Smith

November 24, 2021November 24, 2021 Alan Cross 2 Comments Chad Bisonnette, Chad Smith, Drum Lesson, Masterclass, Nandi Bushell

And with help from Gregg Bissonette. I love this! (Via Rick)

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Ongoing History of New Music 

Ongoing History Daily: RHCP facts

November 10, 2021November 10, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Anthony Kiedis, Chad Smith, Flea, John Frusciante, Red Hot Chili Peppers, RHCP

Some miscellaneous facts about the Red Hot Chili Peppers.  (1) When he was a kid, singer Anthony Kiedis had some

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Interview 

Watch Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers discuss music history with Charlie Watts

September 21, 2021September 21, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Chad Smith, Charlie Watts, Drums, Music History, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rolling Stones

Charlie Watts was the quiet reserved one in the Rolling Stones, so when there was an opportunity to hear him

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Music News 

Chad Smith of the Chili Peppers offers a tribute to Neil Peart

September 13, 2021September 13, 2021 Alan Cross 1 Comment Chad Smith, Neil Peart, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rush

Were he still with us, Neil Peart would have turned 69 this past Sunday (September 12). Chad Smith of the

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Watch as Nandi Bushell meets Chad Smith of the RHCP for the first time

September 10, 2021September 10, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Chad Smith, Red Hot Chili Peppers

First that adorable nubbin, 11-year-old wunderkind Nandi Bushell got to play with the Foo Fighters in LA, sending “Everlong” heading

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Music News AJMT
Music News 

Random music news for Tuesday, September 29, 2020

September 29, 2020September 29, 2020 Alan Cross 0 Comments AC/DC, Alanis Morissette, BBC, Billie Eilish, Bob Wiseman, Chad Smith, Classical Music, eBay, Jagged Little Pill, Johnny Lydon, Media, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Touring, Vinyl

Once we get a COVID-19 vaccine, I hope it also comes in pumpkins spice latte. As for music news for

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Interview 

Watch the RCHP’s Chad Smith interview the Stones’ Charlie Watts

January 12, 2019January 11, 2019 Alan Cross 0 Comments Chad Smith, Charlie Watts, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rolling Stones

Charlie doesn’t give a lot of interviews, but when Chad Smith asked for a sit-down for DrumChannel.com, he apparently couldn’t

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Music News 

When the Foo Fighters’ Taylor Hawkins wanted to sing lead, Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers stepped in

July 16, 2018July 15, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments Chad Smith, Cover Version, Foo Fighters, Red Hot Chili Peppers

The Foo Fighters are a pretty equal-opportunity sort of band, so when Taylor Hawkins wanted to sing a cover of

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Music News 

Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers takes the ALS Hot Pepper Challenge

March 11, 2018 Alan Cross 1 Comment ALS, Chad Smith, Hot Pepper Challenge, Red Hot Chili Peppers

Remember the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge from back in 2015? The Internet was swamped with videos of people dumping ice

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Ongoing History of New Music Podcast

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Each week, the podcast looks at something from the alt-rock universe, from artist profiles to various thematic explorations. Whatever the episode, you’re definitely going to learn something that you might not find anywhere else. Trust us on this.

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Podcast – The Backstage Project

The Backstage Project Podcast

The Backstage Project Podcast with Mark Silver focuses on the stories behind the biggest and best entertainment products, events, and companies. We go behind the scenes with amazing people who have done or are doing extraordinary things to entertain you, the audience. From sporting events to concerts, from cable tv to music apps; if it’s made an impact on the entertainment world, we cover it.

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    Our latest guest on The Backstage Project podcast comes to us from the world of Canadian television. TBP was thrilled to have a chance to visit and catch up with marblemedia’s Mark Bishop. Mark is an accomplished entrepreneur, brand-builder and trusted media industry advocate. In 2001 Mark and Co-Founder Matt Hornburg founded marblemedia, one of […]
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    Many of us – at one time or another – dream of being professional athletes. Most of us realize in high school that we won’t be making it to the big leagues – unfortunately. The lucky among us flirt with the minor leagues in hopes of that big break. But what happens when that big […]
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    You would be given a free pass if you forgot that before the rise of the social media influencer there were already pundits and personalities on TV, radio and print. There’s just been that much exponential change in the media business over the last 15 years. Yet today, those who were formerly the audience are […]
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