Chad Smith Absolutely Nailed This!

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

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[@happyninja42]

I love that you called out the Stuart Copeland similarities with that last bit. I was thinking "wow this last bit sounds a LOT like the Police" 🤣

[@CorkElectric40]

YES YESYESyes yes... DONE...

[@Matt-vo1ge]

Do Dirt Miller Kansas City, go on, pretty please.

[@MariaFrancesca]

Have you sent something out recently? Because in that case I didn't get it either.

[@BeeLZeeBub73]

Most of the drummers that do this series listen to the whole song or most of it, Chad just jumps in and kills it

[@VLKV_loves_you]

that was the biggest surprise for me, i thought he was gonna listen through. & the fills during the breakdown. beast!

[@HandmadeDarcy]

That's what shocked me, too - I hadn't watched for a few weeks and thought perhaps Drumeo had decided to edit out the listens, for some reason, but... Just awesome!

[@matgale1298]

My hat off to you and the incredible pun! To you sir!!

[@aidanc669]

Well he’s also a studio drummer so quite used to this

[@sharinglungs3226]

I really liked to see how he adjusts on the fly when he anticipates wrong. Even when he breaks his stick, it doesn’t stop his flow and keeps going like a pro does.

[@NinStardust]

6:53 He didn’t drop a stick, he *broke* a stick! That recovery was smooth AF! Not a 30S2M fan but have watched this clip about 20 times since it came out. Chad’s incredible! And whatever he says about emo, he had an undeniable blast playing that song! You can feel his joy in his playing. Absolute beast of a drummer 🥰

[@KevinChristley]

Chad is just a beast. From Dua Lipa to 30 Seconds from Mars, he seemingly can do it all.

[@sgt_loeram1933]

That’s why he gets the big bucks! 💴 💰

[@deanmicknal2942]

Don’t forget the Chick’s best album (Taking the Long Way)

[@667neighbourofthebeast]

The Buddy Rich Tribute Band.

[@667neighbourofthebeast]

Johnny Cash.

[@BlahBlahFreeman]

I don't know about doing it all, but this was a fantastic performance and illustrates his musicianship perfectly.

[@willjam465]

Love this Drumeo series. Chad Smith is one of my favorites. Really liked what he did here. This is a series to check out for all drummers or fans of drummers.

[@seanmedlock]

I've watched all those Drumeo "First Time" videos, and that's the first one where the guy didn't even listen to the song all the way through before jumping in. He really nailed it.

[@AN-hv1vm]

Sugarfoot

[@LSchulz1414]

Chad is really a great allrounder on the drums. Great to see him here on your channel.

[@troubleondemand7703]

Chad's (aka Big Cat) been one of my top 5 drummers for years now. I'm not a huge RHCP fan, but they do have one of the best rhythm sections out there.

[@richardstephens8339]

ha! love the big cat reference

[@iliketrains3495]

Big Cat? Is that a Pat Finnerty reference?

[@troubleondemand7703]

@@iliketrains3495 Beato!

[@burdman1333]

Man Rhcp innovated like no other! They created a whole style. They brought rap, funk, Hendrix, rock, and pop culture all into one to create something that is one of a kind. Many bands after them tried to do the same. Incubus, Limp biscuit, rage against the machine etc. i understand for someone who is a nit picky perfectionist can can pick Anthony’s vocals apart, but you have to respect his free form spirit. He performs from his heart and soul. His earlier years in the mid 80s and early 90s were amazing. He is a true free form poet and MC at heart. He never was a singer. He was inspired by John and other singers to work on his craft and transform his vocal style out of his love and appreciation for music. It’s not always perfect, but it’s perfect for the Rhcp. If Anthony died, Rhcp dies with him. Him and flea were the founding fathers of this band. Nobody can do what Anthony does without sounding cringe or forceful. Rhcp is the best band alive. They have gone through so much individually and always come back together even stronger with new fresh music. Their longevity is elite and inspiring. They love each other and they love music. It’s their whole life. For someone to not like them or not appreciate their dedication to this art is mind blowing to me. Usually, The type of people who don’t like Rhcp have too big of an ego, they’re perfectionists, judge mental, they take shit WAY too serious, and have no idea how to have fun or be free. Rhcp is not about trying to be the best. They’re about love, freedom, having fun, innovating, not being so serious, funk/soul, family, being themselves, and not giving a funk what anyone thinks about them. That’s Pureness in its highest form.

[@das0ul177]

YOU KILLED MY FATHER…….

[@scottbyler2649]

Chad is phenomenal! And hysterically funny. Great video Justin, I could listen to you talk about anything for hours.😂

[@staszewaM]

He is very funny, I loved his performance in the movie 'Elf' :)

[@bluesman260971]

The man keeps Flea and Frusciante in time……..course he bloody nailed it 😂

[@360.Tapestry]

drumeo has some of the most technical and perfectly calibrated drummers doing this series.... somehow chad smith throwing caution to the wind, stumbling around, breaking a stick, missing a few cues manages to be my favorite. the dude is legendary! i can't say enough how big of a lesson that is to me as a wannabe weekend drummer

[@BoojayDeeth]

Chad is the CHAD. An absolute godlike genius of a drummer. He was so quick to latch on to the groove and he F'kin nailed it!

[@thomashverring9484]

I've been watching all of the Drumeo videos in this series. There have been some mind blowing ones, and this is one of them! Totally unexpected because he does something totally different from the other drummers who have participated. It's always either famous session drummers or just drummers used to playing with their mind, so to speak. So it's a lot of active listening going through the song several times, also without playing, and then maybe taking several takes. But Chad Smith jams along, which is a skill, and kinda nails it. Awesome stuff!

[@dominicijavier1575]

well they do a lot of improv jam with rhcp so he's really used to it. he really is a jam musician.

[@WaechterDerNacht]

When it comes to this series my absolute favourite is Dirk Verbeuren playing the Killers. 100% worth checking out! Also Domino Santantonio playing Slipknot was a fun watch aswell... Paired with her revenge on Brandon Toews in a later video, where he has to learn "The Dying Song" - got quite the workout there ^^

[@djalcazzar]

This whole series is one of my favourite things one youtube.

[@jd0879]

Nah Dirk is boring

[@StevelandCleamer]

That one was good, but I really loved the Grayson one playing the A7X song. You can really see how much of a perfectionist he is

[@moreheff]

"Once I realised it was in 3 I thought, yeah I can play along to this" Chad is THE MAN!! He can play anything he wants. Top job Chad and Justin!!!

[@attikrecords--]

hey bro had to let you know, I've been in the industry professionally for about 6 years now mainly producing, writing in new york and nashville. I got asked recently what the first CD I ever bought with my own money was. While it wasn't my own money, my dad allowed me to get two records (cds) at circuit city. I got The Outkast Speakerboxx vs Love Below, and The Darkness - Permission to Land. It's completely shaped me to this day for everything I do now. Great to see you.

[@Plumeria6460]

Chad is one of my favorite drummers, and a all around wonderful, amazing humans.

[@b1gbo5s99]

Totally unrelated, but I've been learning permission to land in honour of the festive year, and just wanted to say Friday Night and Holding My Own are both exquisite.

[@carmengrauwels]

At the Drumeo channel you can see the rest of Chad's drum playing, he played on Dua Lipa record on WtC on Ozzy Like those are 3 super different types of music 🤯 mind-blowing!! 🤘🏻❄️

[@nikolailien6167]

I love this series, you should definitely react to more of them. The ones where they have jazz drummers playing metal songs they don't know are especially fascinating.

[@sandrahaight7278]

Chad Smith is great. No denying. Enjoyable, fun, fun, fun episode. Your giddy excitement is so infectious. Love it. ❤

[@maketheworldabetterplace4evry1]

I watched this yesterday! 😂 Chad is great! 🥁👏🏻

[@MashaT22]

I saw this on Drumeo when it dropped - love your reaction, Justin. It’s it hilarious to scour the comments on their videos and see how many guitar players (who never even touched a drumstick) watch that channel. It’s an interesting thrill ride to watch a drummer trying to figure out music they’ve never heard - or explain their own music. Chad is a beast for sure. He’s always been a fave drummer of mine.

[@sah-win]

I love Chad. One of the most expressive drummers out there.

[@carrieorsel1340]

When two of your favourite channels come together..... Love you, Justin, love you, Drumeo!

[@MedalionDS9]

Will Ferrell is such a dynamic drummer

[@fredrikdippel3664]

😂

[@aniruddho_m]

This Chad Smith is/is related to Will Ferrell will never get old 😂

[@titusbc]

This is great video. Great stuff on drumeo.

[@robertmartin2325]

Thanks for these, always adds a little bump to my day!

[@kellyclarke3321]

Chad is incredible. Thanks for reacting to this video! Also, thanks for the birthday shout out via Cameo! Love from Canada 🇨🇦

[@hollymollyjamz]

I cherry pick my peppers tunes but no doubt about the talent! Especially Chad. He plays with conviction, hammering down just like Shannanimal. Whole video is worth a watch. It’s fantastic.

[@mirapiccolo6601]

Chad is a great drummer.....love your channel Justin, as always

[@voyager1568]

I have so much repect for Chad after watching this video. He does his job PERFECTLY. He listens and serves the song in an absolutely perfect way. I don’t know if anyone else could do this. They create beautiful renditions of songs, but he NAILED the song, with some extra zest and flavor. I absolutely love it. The guy is “technically” an older man, yet outshines a massive percent of drummer by his sheer talent.

[@AnyRoadAnyTime]

Yeah, I saw the Drumeo video last week and thoroghly enjoyed it. Glad to see your reaction. Drumeo is a great channel, too. Thanks for sharing.

[@jasonremy1627]

Chad is one of my favorite drummers.

[@MackieMc8709]

I just watched this the other day and Chad Smith never stops amazing me. This was badass, is anticipation of what should be next, the fills are amazing. Chad does not get the credit he deserves and the fact that his musicality is amazing.

[@DaroffApFire]

Chad is literally the ONLY drummer in the series so far to NOT listen to the drumless version of the song at least once and all the way through before taking notes and learning signature before giving it a shot. He just jumped right in blind... and NAILED it.

[@stacey1schulte]

Sugsrfoot did. Only other one

[@inflatablepenguin]

Justin, I just wanted to send you a short message of appreciation from one human to another. I admire your calm and learned approach to your videos and have found myself clicking onto videos as they are recommended solely because this space has become something of a comfort place to me. I empathise with you over your continued battle with substance abuse and thought I would send a moment of affirmation that you are providing a sum positive to the world and are extremely worthwhile.

[@raquelsnt]

He is awsome, of course! Talking about drummers, this morning while i was training i made a listening of Cindy Blackman-Santana music. She was the Lenny Kravitz drummer for years as you know, and she is wonderful, i have seen her live. She is now working with her husband Carlos Santana and i recommend to you to listen her, if you already didn't. Her job is very good!

[@ZuzuTheLemon]

She is amazing, one of my favourite drummers ❤

[@clazluvsdolphins]

Best advert for Chad EVER. I watched the drumeo vid before this and thought wow, now everyone knows to call him and pay whatever it takes to have him

[@alisona557]

I've watched this and his Dua Lipa video umpteen times, what I love seeing is just how much Chad seems to be enjoying himself.

[@Cthugni]

Never saw this, but it's so epic! And your commentaries on top makes this simply incredible. Thank you!

[@MariaFrancesca]

5:13 The echo! 😂 I really don't mind the frequent stops, it has never bothered me. I come here to see what you have to say about it, and the video is out there if I'm made interested enough to want to see and listen to the whole thing without interruptions. I've seen so many react channels where they listen to the whole thing, don't move a single muscle in their face during the entire song and then only say a few words at the end. That's much worse, like... no reactions... in a react channel. No matter what, no one can ever accuse you of being stiff and expressionless. No matter if I agree or not, I've never been bored here!

[@jgrav1205]

I literally just watched this 5 minutes ago.. went back to my feed and you’d posted this vid…. Are you spying on me Justin !!!

[@jonasnygren7230]

We are all watching you

[@flor9389]

Great minds?

[@guymasters301]

I'll be seeing you in 8 days in Kansas City and i expect foot cams on all of you! Maybe a cam on the pedal boards, or better yet, gopros on your ankles/shoes. Live stream these to screens around the venue so people won't know where to look at most of the time and add to the awe & confusion. You've got 8 days. Get on the gear. I can show up early to set it up if need. I'm an electrician and sound guy, my buddy is IT & computers. Let's do this! But seriously, i got 4 tickets for your show to share with friends because of your greatness as a person being shown by these videos. I like The Darkness, but i don't do a lot of shows even generally for my greatest musical loves. You Justin, are worth every bit of over spending & sharing and i know the show will be great! Thanks for being a better human, cheers, Jason.

[@Nicolasmondragon707]

Justin Fucking Hawkins Rides Againnnnn!!!! 🎺🎶🎶🎶

[@GavTech74]

Watched this the other day and he nails it! Without even hearing the drums from the original.

[@GavTech74]

Bless you!

[@januarysidra6166]

Singing along to your second "again", is like a chef's kiss.

[@bradhardisty1652]

You are an original. I don't nobody else that could front Queen or revive and lead a Monty Python troop.

[@amandag1337]

I love Drumeo's videos

[@HEWfunkingKNEWit]

Have really been enjoying the Drumeo content on Chad Smith. And yes you should totally do something similar

[@The_Knight_Mayor]

Still one of the best drummers I've seen live. Right beside Danny Carey, Josh Freese, and Taylor Hawkins They can play anything.

[@liamr194]

Came here from the video itself. Unbelievable. Musicianship at its absolute peak. Brilliant

[@michaelfarrow5817]

Big respect to Softy for doing Justin's patches for him.

[@aprilkurtz1589]

RHCP has a monster rhythm section. Chad is one of my favorite drummers of all time. Lots of power, with a lot of tasty bits thrown in for finesse. The Drumeo series is really informative, and I always like to hear and see what the drummers do when faced with unfamiliar material, I find it really helpful for my own playing. There is this one video in the series where this jazz dude is the drummer and he just isn't into it, and kinda half-asses it. Fekking jazz dudes, man. Talk about elitism.....

[@titussardonicus338]

I really wish Chad Smith and Flea were in a better band. They're both great.

[@ZuzuTheLemon]

I increasingly imagine Softy as the Jeeves to your Bertie Wooster.

[@Okiepharmer]

Not just Chad, but the drumeo videos are awesome, so fun to watch.

[@BobGnarley.]

Will Ferrell is truly top tier. A Drum machine californicationnnnnn

[@chilly6470]

Love Chad on the Chilli's Off the Map dvd. Probably their best sounding live recording.

[@Stisse12]

This Guy is skyrocketing on youtube everywhere

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

Chad?

[@Stisse12]

@@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain yes

[@ShaqFuGuru]

Some of the other great drummers they have listen once or take notes, Chad just jumped right in on the first take.

[@themayv6497]

The Drumeo video featuring the drummer from Megadeth doing The Killers tune is fucking outstanding!

[@krissymarklewis1793]

I met them once and I thought Anthony and Flea were a bit standoffish (don't blame them really) but Chad was really friendly and seemed like a nice bloke. I remember thinking he looked like a little tank or something ha.

[@RosieHarp]

I thought it was John McEnroe by the thumbnail 😆 New balls please 🎾🎾🎾🎾

[@DSmicklas]

I had the exact same Stewart Copeland observation. Now I can continue my day feeling like I know what I'm talking about for once.

[@CorkElectric40]

Yes yes yes yes yes... I saw that last night and I was blown away cuz he totally nailed it.... That's a really cool little thing they do.... Thanks for noticing... You rock.🎉

[@filton12]

Chad was amazing. Larnell Lewis did a similarly great performance on Drumeo too.

[@Mike-rw2nh]

1:30 A sneaky Frank Spencer impression. This is the channel that just keeps giving. 👍

[@peggyh8937]

Wow, that was awesome! Thanks, Justin! That's talent!

[@woody1755]

I've watched this video on Drumeo probably 15 times I laugh and am amazed at the same time. It just reminds me that there are LEVELS to everything....love you and your channel Justin!

[@donnapage6078]

Drumeo is 100% my new addiction! Love this review of Chad doing this!

[@yoching]

Chad killed it on the first pass! What a beast!

[@James27Simko]

Mate I watched that video the other day and I was just absolutely fucking smacked in the chops. I have absolutely no idea how he did that. He has to have heard it before because it was perfect. PERFECT

[@alessandrogiacomini6853]

Good day to you mate. Chad is a monster.. if Ru is my menthor, chad is definetly my Drum God. - 42 days to Milan gig!!! 🤘🤘🤘

[@paulm8908]

the drummer puts their ideas into the future of the note. the note of the future is pointed by the beat, and the beat outlandedd.

[@naznomad635]

I watched it yesterday, he was amazing. I can totally recommend you listen to Dirk Verbeuren doing 'Mr. Brightside'... That's even better than the Chad Smith video.

[@jd0879]

No it isnt

[@naznomad635]

Yes it is.

[@Cfolger]

CANT WAIT TO SEE YOU SATURDAY!!!

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

Wooooo!!

[@ukuleleronny9549]

I Believe in a Thing Called Love

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

What's that?

[@ukuleleronny9549]

that you answered me!@@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain

[@KajunNinja]

Yes Chad is an Amazing Drummer but he said" if he knows it he's going to @#$%&!@ play it. I've been a drummer for 30 plus years and yes I heard of this song but don't know the ins and outs but could still rock the song out. He played it with so much Confidence. It was Amazing. Would to love see him try another one.

[@petermcdonna4160]

My ex was a chef. She always used to say the joy of creating something is not about knowing how good your best is, is about making something special when it's all about to go wrong.

[@juliaconnell]

ha! I watched this one the other day and was thinking, I'd just love to see Justin to watch this - think he'd enjoy it... so yay! (i'm not a drummer, no idea why this drumming content/drumeo came up in my recommendations, glad it did). seen a few, this is my fav so far, mainly cause not only sheer talent of Chad Smith - (doesn't even listen whole way, jumps in almost immediately..) his passion, personality as well.

[@JacquiCuff]

Chad absolutely SMASHED this song. Loved it indefo.cried a bit too and laughed a lot. Amazing

[@jasonburrows1875]

CHAD IS AMAZING 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@KickflipGnasty]

Chad is such an unbelievably consistent and effective drummer. For that I rank him as one of the greatest rock drummers of the late 20th/early 21st Century.

[@nephroid]

Justin we saw you at Starland ballroom in New Jersey just a few weeks ago and whatever you are paying Softy you need to give him more. That lad does everything!

[@andygolborne5747]

Watched this on Drumeo. Agreed - he absolutely nailed it.

[@ryanw3658]

They’ve got some awesome first time play throughs

[@anba9499]

this reactions are amazing, you are enhancing our inner voice

[@667neighbourofthebeast]

Munching popcorn. Will Ferrell. Bring it...

[@T.E.P..]

this is the best music channel ... what a gift .. I want to supply illustrations for any moment you need that extra in the vids ...

[@mainjoke]

if you play with Flea and Frusciante, everything else must be easy

[@SinApex]

I would LOVE to see people do this with guitars and vocals as well. For vocals you could give them the lyrics but no vocals on the track and see how they put it together after listening.

[@JackieTheCatfox]

Usually, when drummers do this Drumeo challenge of playing something they've never heard before, they listen to the entire thing ONCE (and, except for the first episode they did of this challenge, it's always drumless tracks). AFAIK, Chad is the only drummer who started playing right away during the first listen, without listening to the whole form. And that makes it even MORE impressive that he nailed it the way he did.

[@goatthulu6662]

The series is brilliant. Chad is an incredible showman, and even does some videos on songs he's done live drums for like Dua Lipa which was a surprise.

[@michaelstevenson2517]

The genius is he didn't even bother to listen through the whole track like they meant him to, and others have done before. He just jump in after a few bars and winged it.

[@oem8530]

I watched that video so many times now I thought I was over it, but it turns out I was wrong!😅 Here we go again...... 😊🥁

[@simonmccluskey1635]

Chad smith a god of the game

[@ShawnTeece]

cheers Justin!"I had the pleasure of meeting Chad at a drum clinic he's very approachable and a very friendly guy although I must admit I play those Rush songs better than he did when he was jamming out with geddy and Alex at the tribute show.

[@eatinglightning3144]

I find it incredibly difficult to believe that the drummer for one of the biggest rock bands has never heard “The Kill”, one of 2005’s biggest rock songs.

[@TheMindfulHomestead]

Totally different styles of music.

[@eatinglightning3144]

@@TheMindfulHomestead A dude like him probably listens to a large variety of music. And even if he isn’t a fan, “The Kill” was a legitimate rock hit. It had to have been playing near him at some point in the past 18 years

[@TheMindfulHomestead]

@@eatinglightning3144 You calling Chad Smith a liar?

[@rupe82]

It's not the first time. They did a similar video with Dirk Verbeuren from Megadeth who supposedly had never heard Mr Brightside by the Killers.

[@rupe82]

​@@TheMindfulHomestead They're both rock songs. How are they different genres?

[@alexsherel3344]

I saw this a few days ago I was floored