Chad Smith - Charlie (RHCP)

[@greenfruitface]

The guy is a freakin' powerhouse. What a groove. He's so creative, too.....it's not like "I'M GOING TO DO SOMETHING SUPER FLASHY," he's just a solid, solid drummer. Awesome.

[@jamesbraundJB]

I could listen to Chad forever, so tight and loose at the same time. Brilliant.

[@Astro_Danny]

his fills are always so clean and never too complex but sounds awesome!

[@ytc879]

he knows he wont catch the stick back. and he doesn't give a shit! i love him

[@pauldrums2497]

I can't stop watching this. it's just incredible. that fill at 2:14... and from 2:30... and he makes it all look so easy.

[@e_z_livn]

I really enjoy his drumming and the fact that he seems to be genuinely happy about how lucky he is.

[@yukamiya587]

How he plays on hi-hat at 02:40 and 02:47 are incredible..... and Every movement he takes is extremely sophisticated.

[@NiKoZeRo2]

Chad's groove is super effective, the mic fainted.

[@Codym444]

This guy is fucking sick. My all time favorite drummer. This dude has the ultimate "feel".

[@liamblack907]

Chad makes drumming an art...

[@ritvikkarra1916]

It is an art..

[@IsaiahJohnsoncocoinc]

+Ritvik Karra And a damn beautiful one at that.

[@5iveThumbsUp]

Chad Smith might be the loosest drummer ever

[@hugorezende199]

I think brooks wackerman could be a good one too...i dont know how the sticks dont get away

[@monkeyliver1986]

is that a good thing or bad thing

[@AntiChangeling]

+Grammar Nazi Depends which band you're in

[@bonzaihomestudio9460]

@@monkeyliver1986 Really Good

[@manuiglesias9022]

@@hugorezende199 brooks is great! And is doing an amazing work in avenged sevenfold

[@74jailbreaker]

idk how many times i've watched this video, and it still amazes me every time. The man is fucking brilliant.

[@Dinosaurtime]

Without a doubt one of the best rock/funk drummers ever.

[@Daantjer]

Nothing better than grooving on a ride while ghost noting on the snare.

[@benya3557]

Oh yeah

[@davidwaldhart6435]

He somehow manages to ghost the high hat and snare simultaneously

[@evyatarhadar8867]

@@davidwaldhart6435 His left foot is almost always working, such a great player.

[@slimchagas]

where's his snare? he has no snares on his headphones

[@drumrsmith]

love how he just pimp slap the cymbal 1:41!

[@AHewett]

2019 and i'm still coming back to this video. love chad and his awesome drumming.

[@lfcizdabest]

1:40 is the coolest thing ever

[@billyyfire]

Man, always come back to this video to see how much i still lacking in the game, thank you Chad 🙏

[@dlein93]

Chad Smith is one THE great drummers of our time. Tell your friends.

[@gtrocksyosocks]

Anyone else stoked about the new album coming out in August? Chad is aboslutely one of the best grooving drummers ever.

[@willc2503]

The pop in that snare gaddam! I remember this saw it live, 05 or something crazy way back Northampton! With the dude from ocean col.

[@Luke50001]

Chad's style is just ridiculous good. He's got a fluid, yet almost impreciseness to his movements. Though he always plays his notes right where he means to. He's got such a laidback feel to his playing but when he goes nuts it still grooves hard man. Such a unique style it's crazy.

[@kkyyllee1994]

that's such a beautiful sounding snare

[@nrddrn5320]

ive never seen a drummer so focused and intense in his playing. So much energy it blows you away.

[@Dope999]

Never really liked RHCP (only a few songs though), but I have always admired Chad Smith's playing style. Truly inspirational

[@xxXyguyXxx]

this man has a great gift im glad he shares it with everyone

[@agungandy836]

This kind of drummer you want to jam with, never runs out idea and he's so powerful lmao maybe to much

[@callmethebusdriver]

I have watched this at least 50 times. this guy owns

[@zetag055]

Holy shit. That's some Super Saiyan drumming at 2:14

[@harry_mair]

Super Sabian

[@zachwillowbay1553]

No it isn’t

[@DavidTheCastle]

I first watched this when I was 17. And it blew my mind then as it still does now.

[@RHCPsTv]

I was the same age when I first saw this in 2007. I'm still coming back once in a while to watch this amazing performance - it seems like he is playing on butter. Chad is my idol and my favorite drummer on Earth.

[@vaRned]

2:42 love that splash + snare sound.

[@jaydoode15]

Chad Smith has so much feel and has some of the best grooves.

[@marccrossland785]

3:27 mic casualty

[@drums258]

He is so powerful and with a perfect technique at the same time, that's so amazing!

[@luisalmeida1744]

3:26 *faints from eargasm*

[@AwesomeVideosHere]

Great power, speed, feel, and groove all put together! If I tried to play just like this, I would hurt myself. Hopefully, I will be able to play this well with a few decades of experience.

[@8bw.y1jexkfzoxek-yuoggzxh_dm4f]

Am I the only one who wants to see how bad he'd destroy poorly-built equipment? Great advertisement for Pearl and Sabian durability right here.

[@jaredklock8754]

Although he just recently switched over from Pearl to DW.

[@favd2002]

Jared block is just 4 money

[@DrummerZful]

there is something that attracts me to watch over and over again

[@darrenfairclough7499]

good band great drummer

[@southgallatin]

his style can be so straight forward but totally unique and creative at the same time. awesome

[@gustavorocha78]

power + groove = Chad Smith!

[@plymram]

in my opinion the best drummer in the world today (IN MY OPINION!) i love the way he can write and recored songs so simply and then when i comes to playing it live can just spice it up yet keeping the exact simplicity at the same time some how. plus hes a powerhouse on the drums, gotta love that

[@MontyRoyal963]

This guy eats drums for breakfast!

[@MrMcskurk]

You don't even need to listen to this, just watching him play is a joy!

[@ilovememi]

3:29. His drumming was so epic that a microphone stand fell down.

[@shortlittledude]

Chad Smith is an awesome drummer! And one of the many bad-ass and talented artists to come out of Detroit.

[@gabrielemarts7315]

He is the best drummer ever!

[@sebastiedjuan7468]

+Gabriele Martini before him (in rock) only Stewart Copeland (an orchestra in a drummer) and Jhon Bonam

[@Sebackstreet_boy]

I love how he is always on the groove, making it lok so simple and complicated at the same time.

[@charlescampos1666]

Holy Fuck! no matter how many times I watch this I am blown away! I'm an 80's kid and everyone would go on about neil pert of rush but honestly I think hes boring compared to Chad.

[@74jailbreaker]

charles campos Woah Woah Woah!! I love Chad too but a little respect. Neil and Chad are actually real good friends and I'm sure they learn a lot from each other. Plus they both endorse Sabian.

[@rodrigobeltrame3212]

I can almost agree. Neil is more accurate and clean, but I really love Chad's style.

[@gustavorocha78]

can't compare then. too different stiles

[@pepegalego]

Chad is practically jamming here. It's very raw.

[@Jojo03145]

charles campos you just sined when you said that

[@jammyjoeful]

its almost as if he subconsciously has the song in his head but is just just jamming over the top of it, I love him!

[@alexandrepiche5609]

How to improvise live with 0 fucks given.

[@AdamMeredithMusic]

Chad smith remains an idol

[@gilsousa329]

Um Mito!!!! Gênio!

[@kmcca08]

I really look up to this guy.. always been an inspiration to me.. Unbelievable drummer with an unbelievable talent.

[@Yengaaa]

"Did you touch my drum kit!!"

[@joeyjackson3117]

haha

[@ItouchItouchstuff]

man Chad is definitely in my top drummers of all-time he is such a beast and this video is a good example of his beastliness...definitely a big influence for me and my own drumming

[@pescalante2]

The height at which he plays looks so uncomfortable but I guess it's always the same, maybe it's amazing for him to sit like that haha

[@Alex-ms1tt]

pescalante2 he's a pretty big guy he's like 1.90 m, sorry I don't know how it's in ft lol

[@holyshitaflyingbanna]

chad is hands down one of the best (or best) funk rock/alternative drummers eva!!!

[@Gac3la]

i didnt think will ferrell could play this good

[@caspervanhelvoirt]

your avatar fits your comment xd

[@Jakawajaka]

havin played on an off since i was a kid i can tell you he is one to be watched as his his style is so relaxed and fluid. when you learn to be like that playin hard rock becomes so much easier !!

[@SuperCK001]

The mic is fall down for1.3millions time,and the guy pick it up for1.3million time either.....

[@chandon2008]

simply amazing

[@jeromequitoriano]

Chad Smith have one of the best drum grooves of all time!

[@stephaniebarash]

Who would dislike this?? I mean really!? Chad is amazing!!

[@blakesweeney1023]

Damn I must've listened to this song 100 times without ever considering how technical the drums are, until I watched this.

[@exalantstar]

Chad..I started playin drums because of this dude..at the live..he was killin it

[@lemmmmm03]

Feel proud to have been there!

[@erikerikb]

thats so smoothly flowing i like listen to him

[@wesXgrubbs]

I love the stick visual at 2:26. Even though he doesn't catch it I'm still impressed that he made it go straight up and down. Excellent drummer, one of my favorites. He plays so much better than RHCP's recordings have ever been able to capture.

[@FrenchRockNRolla7]

This guy is definitely what we call "groove" with a capital G!!!!!!!!!!! Such a source of inspiration for me!!!

[@Batoo21]

straight from heart. this is real music.

[@Edstrat]

legand! i casually met chad at my music collage today. he came in at the end on my drum class and spoke to us for half and hour and jammed out a few beats!

[@zacman182]

he looks like he's having so much fun!

[@TheBassMan533]

holy shit, does he play a FULL concert like that?! DAM. that was a BEAST mode being shredded to bits.

[@ACTUEL1]

Always great to see a good drummer on a small kit !!...

[@thearcticwombats]

i wanna get this to a million!!!

[@tlorevolver75]

Funky Monk! Chad is a Midwestern drummer as I am! Midwestern drummers are rock solid in the pocket, hard rocking heart and balls style drummers! I myself was spoonfed Mowtown, R&B, Funk, Soul, Rock, Latin Jazz and Blues! Shout out to all my pocket playing backbone conductors out there! 💪🥁👍

[@7213258]

Love this drummer

[@GreyFrizzle]

what a great drum track. i have this album on vinyl, and hearing this song analog is the sexiest experience you could ever have what with this dood rippin it up. chad rocks nuff said.

[@medicinalsnowball]

I am always amazed at the ease with which chad smith kicks the drum's ass.

[@rcaerodrums]

Chad Smith ha ido evolucionando... aprendio mucho estos ultimos años

[@AlanM11Drums]

OMG his snare man! its fookin awesome!!!!!!

[@mikkerepo]

I love Chad! He's just amazing drummer..

[@andrewojwilson]

Him and Steve White played... groove and funk alongside precision and technique, just an epic combo to watch!

[@Emeilio]

doesn't matter if it's 240p or 1080p, it still kicks ass!!

[@blairf450]

I love this vid and I love Chad Smith. Fun, funky, just sweet!

[@musicusaddictus]

I think that Chad Smith is a very underrated drumer.He's so awesome.

[@vitorandremirandarosa8057]

He is incredible.

[@5kyler]

definately agree. its also that hes got so much competition with anthonys antics and flea and john because theyre all so flashy.

[@extralongmatches2]

i've never watched this guy drum before and my god he's incredible

[@YettiMCFB]

He's the best drummer for RHCP in the world. Plenty of more "talented" drummers out there, but his style and groove fits the Chili's absolutely perfect....

[@davelewitt]

Chad rocks always!!!

[@billyyfire]

this guy IS A HELLL of an Inspiration!!!

[@ajD4bmw]

I really like watching him for some reason.

[@mattoffthewall]

love his style

[@kushking420]

hes one of my biggest inspirations

[@julioalex922]

that snare sounds just perfect

[@funnipony]

chad smith looks as smooth as his grooves sound when playing.

[@bateraclube]

Just GREAT!

[@FRANCOSKT8]

No one can do this drum cover as good as Chad is doing it right here.