Red Hot Chili Peppers' Drummer Chad Smith Solo Excerpt From PASIC 2013

Chad Smith is best known as the drummer for Red Hot Chili Peppers. His is also the drummer of the hard rock band Chickenfoot, and he leads his own instrumental group, Bombastic Meatbats. Smith has recorded with Deep Purple vocalist Glenn Hughes, Kid Rock, Jake Bugg, the Dixie Chicks, Jennifer Nettles, Johnny Cash, and the Avett Brothers.
This video is an excerpt from an extended drum solo Smith performed as part of his clinic at PASIC 2013.
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[@DavidDantePhoenix]

Groove, dynamics, tone, and even humor. Stunning.

[@garyquirk9405]

I was going to say, it's refreshing to see a drum solo with some actual grooves instead of straight "chops" type stuff

[@CHABIEPORTNOY]

Will ferrel!

[@alfredkontar9698]

@@CHABIEPORTNOY Boring AF.

[@dohczeppelin37]

Damn, that kit sounds so badass. Especially the kick.

[@SXI96]

Yes! I wish he stayed with Pearl, those sound amazing

[@jerriparkhurst9470]

@@SXI96 Who does he endorse now? Pearls are the best…

[@andylgarza]

@@jerriparkhurst9470 DW Drums

[@heathschmidt7516]

There are so many great drummers out there today, but there’s something magic about Chad’s playing......this video is never going to get old!!!🔥🔥🔥

[@elijahangelo5256]

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[@finnleyuriah5833]

@Elijah Angelo instablaster ;)

[@YoniIsrael]

2:03 I actually checked if accidentally pressed mute or something

[@CarlosDantana]

Very musical drummer. His drum compositions on songs is as beautiful as anything Hal Blaine or the great studio drummers of way back when ever laid down. As long as Chad Smith lives...Rock lives!

[@mofornr8170]

I think he has a brain in each leg.

[@kapil08011997]

Lol!! Listen to Thomas Lang once

[@bbmtucker743]

Even his 3 leg...

[@basstationcom]

Jaja, that’s right!!!

[@SticksKing]

Sooo... You haven't listened to reall drummers.

[@williamilles7681]

@@kapil08011997 Other style. Chad Smith is Chad smith, Thomas Lang is Thomas Lang.

[@jw4984]

The definition of feel

[@stevehera8440]

Probably one of the most underrated drummers!

[@Lagerta11]

He is the best in his genre

[@obenbenisti1507]

This guy's pretty good he should join a band

[@jarektopa5791]

Old joke. Funny for first time. Don't steal jokes, make own.

[@alasdairnapier5715]

@@jarektopa5791 Both jokes are fiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiine

[@bruceperez2283]

Chad is so underrated .. he is one of the greats the compliments the songs of RHCP!

[@Airfarts_]

He is so not one of the greats haha

[@Airfarts_]

But he is good

[@Ben__Faulkner]

@@Airfarts_ yes he is

[@adiwen5459]

I don't know, I just like the way he play, just.......good

[@Gitarrenfanatiker]

I think the thing you're looking for is groove

[@louisbatsford8908]

All the critics giving comments, it's a redundant arguement, Chad plays a great tight pocket and knows a good funky beat and has great timing, most importantly he knows exactly when and when not to play to fit around his band mates who don't just happen to all be multi millionaires because they couldn't play, write songs, or know how to write song parts that complement each other, just like Ringo and the Beatles. You could have a very technically expert drummer like say dream theatres, amazing drummer but can't write a decent memorable tune or song for shit however much they try. And that's a fact.

[@brandonkain9231]

I was gonna write something similar.....people need to stop thinking drumming is a god damn competition...its not...we should be inspiring each other to grow...chad has timing and a pocket that is top notch...i remeber reading a modern drummer a long time ago and some of the best drummers in the world said that Chad is a human metronome and nobody plays pocket like he does....

[@TonyNaber]

I love everything you said as it applies perfectly to the guitar community today

[@joshw8854jw]

@@brandonkain9231 there is nothing wrong with competition if you can mentally handle getting showed up every once in a while or every day bc not being good at what you love doing should be a motivation to get better bc your tired of SUCKING..... Chad Smith dont suck clearly anyone who said that dont knw drums..... his phrase vocab can come up but it dont have to he is really good at the things HE KNWS at the end of the day thats all you can ask for from a drummer be CLEAN AND CONFIDENT and ALWAYS HIT THE ONE ☝🏾..... Chad did that and he had some great groove ideas he also played some independence and i know alot of drummers who can play a other rudiments around kit but cant play a simple groove or stay in time.... thats where someone being better than you and kicking your ass comes in it should force you to either get better at what you do or quit lol 🤷🏾‍♂️💆🏾‍♂️

[@vikram8578]

I mean the irony here is that Chad is WAY more technical than people think. He has a wicked fast right foot, pretty fast hands, and some of the best hi-hat dynamic control in the world. There's a ton of RHCP songs that are way more involved than people think; all they need to do is listen to the isolated drum track to snow to realize how much more complex it is than it sounds upon first listen. Chad Smith's playing is so incredibly unique; that's what makes him such an incredible drummer. There are a few drummers where you know it is them within 5 seconds. John Bonham is one of them. So is Chad Smith. He's no slouch theory wise either. Ethiopia and Dreams of a Samurai are in 7/4 and 5/4 respectively and he does plenty of odd time signatures with the meatbats

[@Hawkins.13]

All with a single pedal too. Way too many drummers are overly reliant on double kicks these days for speed and creativity.

[@Bingbing611]

Chad is a monster drummer Chops galore and a funky demeanor too

[@nishantpradhan7828]

He's honestly the biggest master of the left foot. No one has such control of the high hats

[@mauricioeligarciapatino3851]

Jazz drummers

[@Gitarrenfanatiker]

let me introduce to you: thomas lang - absolute beast

[@vaughanxaviermusic]

@@GitarrenfanatikerThomas has the independence but not the feel of Chad

[@dinomerk9149]

Well another of his influences are mo town drummers so makes sense

[@Ramezml]

I love how he's just feeling the musicality of every possible sound that he can create

[@robmeklosky1733]

Such a cool dude and a great drummer, seems like he’s really settled in to his style lately nothing overly technical but knows how he plays and is now super comfortable in it he loves to push every phrase to the absolute limit before bribing it back into the groove

[@lowboy1one1]

Absolutely incredible drummer!! And truly the definition of “feel the music”!!

[@aboutthemetal8783]

I'm a double Bass drummer and I always appreciate a true single bass player

[@etotigasad9996]

You are a double bass loser

[@yunarukami14]

@@etotigasad9996 cry more

[@dylanbaldwin7934]

I get hated on a lot by other non drummer musicians and even other dummers sometimes that i dont play double bass. To me if you can accomplish at least similar things without than why have it. For me id have to meve my hi hats to the left and raise my snare a bit to get another bass pedal. To sacrifice even a little bit on the hats and snare is not worth it to me. As long as bass drum snare and high hats are comfortable thats the main part of the kit no sacrifice should be made there. Idk just my thoughts.

[@superchiller123chill]

There are lot if drummers who play lot of complex rythms and patters, but everytime i hear this man play i wanna pick up the sticks again and get back to drums. the grooves, slick fills, reminds of what drumming is supposed to be. Definately not a math puzzle

[@danroedrums]

Man his Pearl kits sound so much nicer.. I love DW but he fits the Pearl sound more

[@shawnglover2829]

Sometimes drumming is just playing what feels good and it doesn't always have to cram every lick chop fill and roll just to show you can play

[@stetkal]

one off the greats! Thanks for all the funky beats thru out the years.

[@JAhrOMiL]

I've just realized how good he is (after seeing their episode of From the basement). I think he's the true backbone of RHCP, even more than Flea or Kiedis.

[@ItsTheBongoman]

7:07 - 7:12 snuck in a little Good Times Bad Times. Love it

[@medabroud9855]

whole lotta love ;)

[@crisnamukti480]

So very very good playing. The rytme so awesome

[@ModernDrummerOfficial]

Glad you like it!

[@KA-tu1zh]

Watching this right before having drum lessons, and I'm thinking....f*** me, how?! :D

[@agungandy836]

Chad is the master of ghost note

[@breakbeater6007]

Miss his sabian and pearl sound! Those accelerator hats sound so good here.

[@caspervendelbo2325]

7:00 Led Zeppelin

[@YoniIsrael]

good times bd times

[@laboratorymusic_]

@@YoniIsrael #YES!

[@mmdrums2111]

@@YoniIsrael thinks it’s his take on whole lotta love

[@ronnie5129]

Chad, you Got the Swing of the Thing Man, are going to play with Sammy Hagar again, watching the video's of you playing with his band, you are my favorite drummer that he has had, Keep on Rockin Brother, My Best, Cousin Figel

[@sachet.thapa542]

I always love watching will farrell play drums 🤘😅

[@sico0]

XD

[@alfredkontar9698]

That kit and Chad sounds incredible.

[@rishipoddar2559]

5:10 is when Chad Smith switches to traditional grip and proves that he ain't just a rock and roll guy but he got that swing feel too! 🥁🥳

[@Alex-ms1tt]

I believe he said he even started with traditional grip:)))

[@michelenozzetti7151]

Uno dei groove più belli sentiti fin ora👌👌👍🏻👍🏻

[@Nutcho369]

He just love it...his imaginations and skills doing magic! Highest class!! Chad is a Monstro Virtuoso. Cheers from Ukraine. He?

[@alexeonsarjoo9414]

Chad just went to that special place🎶💛

[@herberthallum2078]

Chad proves you don't need to own a monster kit to be a great drummer. He has great skills and is such a cool guy. One of my favorites for certain.

[@neronero4481]

Chilis are so lucky to have him!!!!

[@donfilkins298]

What an imagination!....great solo!!!!!

[@Squade90]

iconic medley!

[@SXI96]

I wish he stayed with Pearl drums.. those sound f'king killer!

[@soundsfromtheneighborhood]

I f'king love this man!

[@beefandkimchee]

Well that was refreshing! I enjoyed that.

[@majorintherepublick5862]

There is a reason he’s made it this far this long, if you note ( pun intended) he doesn’t have as many pieces as many other drummers, ie Rush, Pink Floyd, Genesis, ect. Yet he does so much. 🤔

[@ljubomirmilosavljevic4956]

Amazing groove

[@ByevTlh]

Legend❤❤

[@marianilafranco3335]

Awesome Chad!

[@AdminSarata]

Снова и снова, переслушиваю.

[@Patrickmc_92]

I loved him in Step Brothers

[@nate51501]

Funny!!

[@lucasfiori4625]

he the best of the world without hesitation

[@AYONPA]

he does not have any in ear monitor or any ear protection. ok wow

[@MichaelPhilipMaunes]

Chad Smith is a good pop and rock drummer. A very talented musician and member of the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

[@santikaplan2003]

Thaks

[@stainleycuberic9697]

Yur'e welcme

[@NoName-bp5ed]

Lül

[@rosaritamaria4414]

All I can say is DANG! Dude! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@RaphaellaAraujo-ej6sj]

Nunca vi um hihat marcar perfeitamente cada nota

[@Guythathitsdrums]

Chad is truly just one with his instrument he truly plays drums his feel is the best in the business period

[@_24kfranky]

How this doesnt get millions of views??

[@mrshariandavidian9129]

Chad Smith, Brad Wilk, Dave Grohl... my youth

[@jdogg5771]

Maybe my biggest influence.

[@АлександрТитов-щ9в]

Dynamic master))

[@raulio81]

After Keith Moon and John Bonham, only rock music drummer I can listen without any other band member is Chad Smith. Does that have any sense? :))))

[@PaulKuwulay]

well played Will

[@dantestod]

No-one: Editor...for 30 seconds I put some video effects

[@Linkacide]

I wish I got to be Will Ferrell and play against him on the tonight show lol

[@gsmeeuwsen]

Wow, that dude's got chops and GROOVE in spades...

[@johngrobson4899]

All I Can say is Unreal 🥁🔥🥁🔥🥁🔥🥁🔥🥁🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🥁 11:08

[@hippydippy]

He's got the sickest funk grooves, but then again... Flea's his bass player. lol. The whole kit sounds amazing too.

[@SprigganSasha]

AMAZING)

[@rtalbot87]

NICE

[@ContosCausosdeArrepiar]

Monster🙏👏🙏

[@mietla1970]

PURE ENERGY :):):):):):)

[@joyboybeatz1973]

This is how music sound like.

[@CPTM1]

You know for a fact Chad hears it in his head when he does his air drums bit

[@aboutthemetal8783]

No in ear click needed, thank you.

[@Guigo2612]

Esse cara manja demais

[@ShawnFanin]

I love his groves.

[@Twobarpsi]

We need Flea to be running around and jamming with this!

[@zacharywilson1282]

Groovy

[@charlesxavier3227]

During the air drums, I kept waiting for him to say dammit hold on. I've messed up. I don't know if y'all heard it or not. Let me start over.

[@davidnissim589]

Damn, Will Ferrell is one hell of a drummer!

[@brendanmassey3041]

Fr 😂

[@nathanscore]

i want him to drum with yoon dowoon so bad this most likely will never happen but i need these two guys to meet I SEE THE VISION

[@hellscream46]

I always knew Chad was good a drums, but I never knew Will Ferrell was too!

[@idilbabaoglu2862]

Heard a good times bad times intro out there

[@nomad4611]

God Damn, Will can drum!

[@leoreghem8988]

Un solo légendaire mais les effets de caméra svp, faute de goût

[@underscorejojo]

I legit thought the audio faded away at 1:35 xD

[@edrcozonoking]

So much Bonham in there!

[@JOHNrandomlyVLOGS]

He looks exactly like weird gaming adventures channel host, Joshua.

[@michaeljosepharreglo6687]

I never thought that Will Ferrel could play drums incredibly.

[@oppositetears]

I love red hot chili peppers

[@patrickorourke41]

Damn, Will Ferrell is amazing on the drums!

[@joshortegaii3904]

The title is wrong, this must be Will Ferrell drum solo.

[@edwinwoods8294]

wow

[@Iokosuna]

If you did not start miving your head and the rest of your body when he started that funky bad ass beat you're not human! lol

[@dentistaemquixada]

crazy

[@xXNoMercyXx]

Wooow 👌🏻

[@danibacso4880]

6:52 The freakiest show I know Is the show of my own

[@rpatter7]

There’s just something about the way Chad hits a big crash symbol…

[@klaudiajulia6209]

1:43😆👏🏼

[@saikederikku7211]

2:16トントントントンww