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There’s more music coming from Taylor Hawkins from an unusual source

September 16, 2022September 16, 2022 Alan Cross 0 Comments Andrew Watt, Chad Smith, Foo Fighters, Ozzy Osbourne, Patient No. 9, Taylor Hawkins

When it came to working on non-Foo Fighters projects, Taylor Hawkins was almost as a busy as his boss. One

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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.

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.

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)

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

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

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

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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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

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

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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