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HOW Chad Smith became RHCP drummer? 😂 #redhotchilipeppers #rhcp #chadsmith #funny

Chad SmithRed Hot Chili Peppers
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Have you ever wondered how Chad Smith became drummer in the Red Hot Chili Peppers? Well, this is what actually happened at the audition! #redhotchilipeppers #redhotchilipeppersfan #rhcp #johnfrusciante #frusciante #rhcplive #rhcpconcert #anthonykiedis #flea #fleabass #rhcplive #redhotchilipeppersconcert #chadsmith #drumoff #slanecastle #chilipeppers #willfrell #applemusic #paris #funny #funnyvideo #funnyvideos #funnymoments #joshklinghoffer #bojankreca #concert #concerts #livestream #livenews #waitforit #viral #viralvideo #angry #kiedis #kiedis #ak #peppers #danicalifornia #stadiumarcadium #californication #unlimitedlove #returnofdreamcanteen #rhcptour2024 #backstage #fail #fails #gonewrong #shorts #rhcpbackstage #jaming #drums #drumsolo #drumset #bass #bassmusic #drummer Copyright Disclaimer: - Under section 107 of the copyright Act 1976, allowance is mad for FAIR USE for purpose such a as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statues that might otherwise be infringing. Non- Profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of FAIR USE. Audio credits: @RedHotChiliPeppers

About Chad Smith

Chad Smith (born October 25, 1961) is an American musician who is the drummer of the rock band the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Smith has played with the Chili Peppers since 1988, appearing on ten of the band's studio albums and becoming the band's longest-serving drummer in its history. 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...

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