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When I was asked to blog on Chad, I thought, hmm, don’t know much about this chap but that’s what I consider my job, to learn and share. I do remember a Chad Smith from school but this is definitely not the same guy. So I did a little digging and I knew that he was the drummer for the Red Hot Chilli Peppers but didn’t know much more. He has experience with many genres such as Funk rock, Alternative rock, Hard rock and Heavy metal. He is also talented as a musician being able to play Drums (of course), Piano, Oboe, Saxophone, Guitar, Didgeridoo and Flute. He’s 47 and has like 5 kids (throughout the years and not all from the same woman) the youngest having been born this year. Chad likes to ride and he rides the best (in my opinion), Harleys. He’s got a Road King and a 100ths Anniversary Soft Tail. Think I’d need a Dyna Low Rider myself.

This dude has been busy with other bands not just with the Super Group Chickenfoot! And actually Chickenfoot is a side project! He has also had a part in other artist’s albums such as Alannis Morrisette, John Fogerty, Dave Navarro, Johnny Cash, Dixie Chicks to mention a few and been in some films like Howard Stern’s Private Parts and Session Man. Chad’s main focus is “Chad Smith’s Bombastic Meatbats”, I shit you not! Chad Smith’s Bombastic Meatbats is an American instrumental funk-rock band from Los Angeles, California. It consists of Chad, of course (duh), guitarist Jeff Kollman (from Cosmosquad), bassist Kevin Chown (Uncle Kracker, Ted Nugent), and keyboardist Ed Roth. “Chad’s been consulting (along with Travis Barker and others) on a new video game from the makers of Guitar Hero, and he’s been collaborating with his three-year-old-son’s schoolteacher on a children’s book. And he’s formed yet another band, featuring guitar god Joe Satriani and former Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony and singer Sammy Hagar. Chickenfoot, as they’re called, is currently working on a CD.” (Compliments of Modern Drummer Magazine). He’s also been working on other projects and has a DVD out on his life as a drummer called Eastern Rim. It includes interviews, clinics, live performances, and some great bonus material.

If any of you have read up on Sammy Hagar, you’ll know that he has a place down in Mexico and he’s quite a businessman! Anyway, Chad is off on a break from Red Hot Chili Peppers and just jammin’ with Sammy. He met Mike through Sammy and then they came up with the odd name, Chickenfoot, and then needed a guitar player! Et voila! Super Group! Maybe it was all of Sammy’s Tequila they were drinking when they came up with the name.

He’s an awesome drummer as I looked through some you tube stuff and remembered vid’s from years gone by. Lets face it, when I watched Red Hot Chili Peppers videos way back when I was focusing more on Flea flying around and the half nekid guy (Anthony) signing (lol). I knew the sound was awesome though and that he was there, I do remember him. I am amazed with all of the projects that he has had and all that he has on the go! I only touched on some of them! And to be playing, seems like, more for fun than anything, that’s fantastic. Chickenfoot as a side project, geez.

He recently sustained a serious injury to his right arm while playing in Paris by tearing his small bicep. Then a week later he goes and aggravates it to cause more complications by tearing various tendons in his shoulder and upper arm/biceps. Geez Louise! This caused some complications with their shows and some were cancelled, some others got bumped. Lets hope that he’s healed and they are all on track now and able to play the remainder!

Martell
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The ingredients: Hagar, Van Halen, Chili Peppers, and Satriani. Mix it all up and what do you have? Chickenfoot, and they will blow you away. How did all these powerhouses come together? Vocalist, composer, and guitarist Sammy Hagar had a brilliant idea.

Hagar is a solo artist. Sometimes he likes to get together with his friends and see what cooks up. Not only singing with Van Halen,in 1984 he got Kenny Aaronson, (formerly Foghat’s bass man) and Michael Shrieve (former Santana drummer) together to form HSAS. Sounds good, but chickenfoot screams good!

Hagar pilfered bassist Michael Anthony from Van Halen. From The Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer, Chad Smith jumped ship. And lastly his highness of the guitar, Joe Satriani. This first album spins out awesome rock talent tempered with an easy vivaciousness.

After all this time in the business these guys know how to stay light and have a good time. The excellent sound and danceable beat really work on “Sexy Little Thing” and “Oh Yeah”. It makes you want to hop up and do some wigglin”.

Chad Smith’s extra large personality and his supercharged energy move his drumming into convulsive, eruptive power, according to Joe Satriani. The drums forcefully nail the muscular vocals and the wailing guitar tightly together.

Chickenfoot, released June 5, 2009, is musical attunement at its most powerful. This is not Chili Peppers, Van Halen or even a Satriani album. These rockers have blended their styles successfully. If you liked them separately then you will appreciate what they have made together.

You wondering about the Chickenfoot CD and what is has to offer? wonder no more, these rock gods give the Chickenfoot CD their best. It is a massive confirmation to their individual talent.

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The ingredients: Hagar, Van Halen, Chili Peppers, and Satriani. Mix it all up and what do you have? Chickenfoot, and they will blow you away. How did all these powerhouses come together? Vocalist, composer, and guitarist Sammy Hagar had a brilliant idea.

Aside from being one of the former singers of Van Halen, Sammy has established quite a name for himself as a solo artist. The idea of forming a “super band” is not a new one to Hagar. In 1984 he formed HSAS (Hagar Schon Aaronson Shrieve) with previous Foghat bassist Kenny Aaronson and previous drummer for Santana, Michael Shrieve. This time, however, with Chickenfoot, Sammy and his gang of virtuosos may have struck rock’n'roll gold.

Hagar pilfered bassist Michael Anthony from Van Halen. From The Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer, Chad Smith jumped ship. And lastly his highness of the guitar, Joe Satriani. This first album spins out awesome rock talent tempered with an easy vivaciousness.

After all this time in the business these guys know how to stay light and have a good time. The excellent sound and danceable beat really work on “Sexy Little Thing” and “Oh Yeah”. It makes you want to hop up and do some wigglin”.

Joe Satriani is hugely impressed with Chad Smith’s ebullient, aggressive  drumming. Listening to the guitar tearing it up and the massive vocals you can see that the solidly moving drums are keeping it all caged up in a nice package.

Chickenfoot, released June 5, 2009, is musical attunement at its most powerful. This is not Chili Peppers, Van Halen or even a Satriani album. These rockers have blended their styles successfully. If you liked them separately then you will appreciate what they have made together.

Anyone wondering about the Chickenfoot CD and what is has to give? wonder no more, these rock gods give the Chickenfoot CD their best. It is a powerful testament to their individual talent.

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Representations of Rock, also known as: Hagar, Van Halen, Chili Peppers, and Satriani. What happens when you put these rock monsters in the same sandbox? Out pops Chickenfoot. Sammy Hagar is the mad scientist behind this idea. As if he wasn’t busy enough playing guitar, writing music and singing vocals.

Aside from being one of the former singers of Van Halen, Sammy has established quite a name for himself as a solo artist. The idea of forming a “super band” is not a new one to Hagar. In 1984 he formed HSAS (Hagar Schon Aaronson Shrieve) with previous Foghat bassist Kenny Aaronson and previous drummer for Santana, Michael Shrieve. This time, however, with Chickenfoot, Sammy and his gang of virtuosos may have struck rock’n'roll gold.

From Van Halen, Sammy brought with him Michael Anthony, the bass powerhouse. Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers joined in to provide an arsenal of beats for the band. Topping off all of this is the tasty fret lickin’ goodness of guitar god Joe Satriani. The debut self titled album delivers a grand balance of rock god talent with a simple lighthearted feel.

It seems these four legends of rock can still have fun with their music and still manage to sound amazing while not taking it all too seriously. With songs like “Sexy Little Thing” and “Oh Yeah” you can’t help but want to dance around a bit, or at least make a good effort at shaking it like you could 10 years ago.

Chad Smith’s extra large personality and his supercharged energy move his drumming into convulsive, eruptive power, according to Joe Satriani. The drums forcefully nail the muscular vocals and the wailing guitar tightly together.

June 5, 2009 Chickenfoot is loosed upon the world. Don’t go looking for Van Halen or Chili Peppers sound in there. And Satriani is not a soloist in this either. This is mellifluousness personified! Fans will eat it up. The way they weave themselves into one working organism. Its like these legendary guys saved the best for last!

The recently released Chickenfoot CD is a rocking good time. The legendary musicians involved keep the Chickenfoot CD light and breezy for everyone to enjoy.

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