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Chickenfoot: Two Chad Smith interviews

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There’s two new interviews with Chickenfoot’s drummer, Chad Smith. Below are excerpts from both of them, and links to both full interviews: From BostonHerald.com: Red Hot Van Halen Chili Here’s an excerpt: Boston Herald: You seem like you exist in a different universe from the ex-Van Halen crew, how’d you meet these guys? Chad Smith: [...]

Chickenfoot – 12 Days of the Foot: Day 3 (Sexy Little Thing)

Day 3 of the new serial “12 Days of the Foot” featuring Joe, Chad, Mike, Sammy sharing some insight on each track on the new album. In this episode: Sexy Little Thing.

Chickenfoot: Banding Together

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From NationalPost.com:

“Moderation is a fatal thing. Nothing succeeds like excess.”

Oscar Wilde, A Woman of No Importance

“I got money, I got fame, fast cars and everything … Got it all, still want more.”

Chickenfoot, “Soap on a Rope”

Two years ago, Sammy Hagar sold 80% of his Cabo Wabo tequila brand for US$80-million – easily enough to keep the former Van Halen front man in poundcake for the rest of his life. But instead of retiring, the 61-year-old has decided to hit the road with Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony, Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith, and stunt guitarist Joe Satriani; together, they’re Chickenfoot. Read the rest