Modern Drummer Legends: Red Hot Chili Peppers' Chad Smith

By Chad Smith and David Frangioni

Modern Drummer Legends: Red Hot Chili Peppers' Chad Smith is a drum music and biography book about the Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer, bringing together his performances, musical influences, and personal perspectives on music and drumming. This collection combines drum transcriptions, career-spanning interviews, and photography for drummers, Red Hot Chili Peppers fans, and readers interested in the creative life of a professional musician.The book includes 12 new drum transcriptions alongside material from Chad Smith's five Modern Drummer cover features. A new in-depth interview explores his musical philosophy, favorite music, Detroit drumming roots, and belief in playing with absolute conviction. Smith also discusses the differences between performing with the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Chickenfoot, and his many recording sessions, offering a personal perspective on making music in different settings.Beyond the drum sheet music, the collection offers an intimate look at the influences, fellow drummers, and equipment behind Smith's distinctive musical voice. Color photography throughout the book, including previously unseen images from his personal collection, adds visual context to the stories and performances. The transcriptions complement his reflections on music, bringing written drum parts and personal insights together in a collection that music lovers and musicians alike will find inspiring.This Modern Drummer Legends edition is a meaningful addition to a drummer's music library or a collection devoted to rock music history. Whether exploring Chad Smith's drumming and musical influences or given as a gift to a Red Hot Chili Peppers enthusiast, it brings together musical documentation and personal storytelling in one richly illustrated volume.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1705136206
• ISBN13: 9781705136201
• Release Date: April 2021
• Publisher: Modern Drummer
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.8" x 11.9"