In today's episode, Barry Katz interviews CHAD SMITH, the legendary drummer of the band Red Hot Chili Peppers since 1988. The band is one of the best-selling bands of all time and 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, formed in 2007.

Smith has recorded with Glenn Hughes, Johnny Cash, John Fogerty, the Dixie Chicks, Jennifer Nettles, Kid Rock, Jake Bugg, the Avett Brothers, Joe Satriani, Post Malone, Lana Del Rey and Halsey. Listen in as Chad tells Barry everything about the ups and downs of his journey, and how he made it to the top.

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