Chad Smith first crossed paths with Stone Gossard in 1991. The Red Hot Chili Peppers were enjoying their first flush of real fame following the release of their breakthrough album, Blood Sugar Sex Magik, and needed a band for the first slot of a three-act bill that also included The Smashing Pumpkins, who had just their debut album, Gish.

The concluding part of the RHCP icon's backstage chat with the legendary Carlos Santana. Presented in partnership with Drum Channel

Part one of the RHCP icon's backstage chat with the legendary Carlos Santana. Presented in partnership with Drum Channel

RHCP drummer Chad's conversation with the Tom Tom Club and former Talking Heads rhythm section continues. Recorded over dinner in NYC.

Chad sits down with iconic alt-rock rhythm section Tina and Chris to chat about memories of the Ramones and CBGBs, touring, family life... and male health advice.

The concluding part of Chad Smith's conversation with The Avett Brothers backstage at Firefly Music Festival.

Red Hot Chili Peppers drum icon Chad Smith chats with modern Americana superstars The Avett Brothers, backstage at Firefly Music Festival.

In this concluding part of Chad Smith's meeting with Rush’s Alex Lifeson the pair discuss record producers, sports and more.

In part three of our In Conversation series, drum icon Chad Smith chats some more with Rush’s Alex Lifeson. In this podcast, the two artists discuss the history of their two bands and the state of modern rock.

In the second edition of our In Conversation podcast series, Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith continues his conversation with Rush legend Alex Lifeson. In this instalment, the pair chat about Alex’s experiences as an artist and a pilot, songwriting, former band mates and more.