Anybody have any info on the vibe of the other Chili Peps' about Chad doing this "SuperGroup" project...I guess I'm just used to the whole "you can't be in two bands at the same time" mentality from VH. Chad's the only member not noted as an "Ex" member of his original band....Just curious!

Great point I have been thinking about too. There are some people that are quik to say this is a one CD band. I happen to totally disagree. First off Mike and Sam are " are all in ", period .This is what they live for. Second off satch has been wanting this for years. And for those of you who will miss his solo stuff, this does not mean he won't put out some stuff in between. As for chad he is the only X factor. Even if he left the band and the rest of the guys want to proceed they will fill it with another bad ass drummer. Chad does bring a important element, but it could move on. I can't see them throwing in the towel just because of one guy. The thing that makes me think chad is on the fence about going back to the Chili's is because of a comment he made in a quote I read from him. Something to the effect of that they were taking a break but something about another band member might be standing in the way of that. I will look up the quote again.......

I read somewhere that John Fruschiante didn't even know ANYTHING about Chickenfoot but he didn't seem to mind that Chad was a part of it.

Honestly, from what I've read and heard, the Chilis might be finished but don't quote me on that...;)

The 'Chilis' ARE done..............until they run out of money.

I actually talked with Anthony Keidis twice last year. Once during the summer at Santa Monica beach and the other was at a party in Hollywood. He seemed to be very supportive of Chad and does not try to dictate his passion for music. Anthony is writing book and trying to get a deal with HBO for this. Flea is furthering his musical career by attending USC's music program as well as working with Rod Stewart on getting a Faces reunion in late 2009 early 2010. As for John Fruschiante... I was told he is in his own world right now trying to express his "True Self" whatever that means.

One thing I will tell you about the Red Hot Chili Peppers is that they are a tight brotherhood that are very loyal and respectful of one another.

By the way, the working band name, "Echo Vault" that Chickenfoot was considering last year was dropped because the abbreviations were too close. EV, EVH.

Also another tidbit of info on the song "Bitten By The Wolf" Was originally called "The Lone Wolf" but now it seems that they might have scrapped that song altogether.

Wait till you guys hear "Avenida Revolution" For me, that song gave me the same vibe of "Don't Tell Me" off of balance. The only way to listen to Chickenfoot the right way is through Hi-Def speakers. it makes world of a difference. Trust me on this guys!

And last..... Van Halen, as far as I was told, Brendan O'Brien is still in talks to produce the New Van Halen album scheduled to begin recording in August 2009. But as with all Van Halen related things this is always subject to change....

I actually talked with Anthony Keidis twice last year. Once during the summer at Santa Monica beach and the other was at a party in Hollywood. He seemed to be very supportive of Chad and does not try to dictate his passion for music. Anthony is writing book and trying to get a deal with HBO for this. Flea is furthering his musical career by attending USC's music program as well as working with Rod Stewart on getting a Faces reunion in late 2009 early 2010. As for John Fruschiante... I was told he is in his own world right now trying to express his "True Self" whatever that means.

One thing I will tell you about the Red Hot Chili Peppers is that they are a tight brotherhood that are very loyal and respectful of one another.

By the way, the working band name, "Echo Vault" that Chickenfoot was considering last year was dropped because the abbreviations were too close. EV, EVH.

Also another tidbit of info on the song "Bitten By The Wolf" Was originally called "The Lone Wolf" but now it seems that they might have scrapped that song altogether.

Wait till you guys hear "Avenida Revolution" For me, that song gave me the same vibe of "Don't Tell Me" off of balance. The only way to listen to Chickenfoot the right way is through Hi-Def speakers. it makes world of a difference. Trust me on this guys!

And last..... Van Halen, as far as I was told, Brendan O'Brien is still in talks to produce the New Van Halen album scheduled to begin recording in August 2009. But as with all Van Halen related things this is always subject to change....

Curius about your take on the vibe of the rest of the album ? As a whole ? don't give away too much !;)

It's like i had said in one of my first posts about Chickenfoot. Which by the way was way before anyone really knew anyything about the sound.

But Like I said before and I will say it again. If you loved VH's F.U.C.K album and Balance, then you are going to LOVE the shit out of this. Adny Johns was very big on making sure this albus was all about hooks and grooves.

BTW - I just got an email from ross haflin. He posted 2 pages from the Guitar World interview on Chickenfoot where they confirm that Chickenfoot is a full band commitment and not just a one-off project. Check it out when you have the time at: http://rosshalfin.com/chickenfoot/chickenfoot01.php

Flea went and played with Jane's Addiction for a while so I dont think it's that big a deal. And from what I've read the peppers are done for the foreseeable future anyhow.

It's like i had said in one of my first posts about Chickenfoot. Which by the way was way before anyone really knew anyything about the sound.

But Like I said before and I will say it again. If you loved VH's F.U.C.K album and Balance, then you are going to LOVE the shit out of this. Adny Johns was very big on making sure this albus was all about hooks and grooves.

BTW - I just got an email from ross haflin. He posted 2 pages from the Guitar World interview on Chickenfoot where they confirm that Chickenfoot is a full band commitment and not just a one-off project. Check it out when you have the time at: http://rosshalfin.com/chickenfoot/chickenfoot01.php
Thanks much ! :thumb:

Big Al will sign up if they need another drummer. The broken circle will be complete.

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The thing that makes me think chad is on the fence about going back to the Chili's is because of a comment he made in a quote I read from him. Something to the effect of that they were taking a break but something about another band member might be standing in the way of that. I will look up the quote again.......

I heard that interview. I believe he was implying John Frusciante was holding the band back from getting together. And hearing John's interview a month later pretty much confirmed that. He's doesn't seem the least bit interested in getting back with the band right now. It sounds to me like it'll happen eventually, but it may be a while. Maybe a few years.

What many wouldnt realise is that Chad Smith is a massive rock fan and grew up on Montrose and the like, its just that he is predom. known for his funk/rock style dueto him being in the RHCP. I actually spoke to him a few years ago and he said that he is has always been a massive Montrose fan. He has played with Glen Hughes and lays down some serious shit on those albums. He is 'the rock drummer as far as I am concerned, and has been for the past 10 years.

The Chillis are on a break, indef, and would not suprise me if that is for sometime (5 years). Until then, and if that comes up, he is %100 CF.

Chad is in this, he knows how good it is, and if anyone had, has any doubt about his talent and mark he has on this band, wait until you hear the disc and see this thing live, it will burn. F#$%^&* burn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Whats gonna happen with the Wabos now then if this is a "band committment?" Are they now Cabo's "house band".:)

Whats gonna happen with the Wabos now then if this is a "band committment?" Are they now Cabo's "house band".:)

This isn't about the Wabo's.

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The Chili Peppers announced last year they were on "indefinite hiatus", so I'd say Chad is good to go for as long as he wants to with Chickenfoot.

Anybody have any info on the vibe of the other Chili Peps' about Chad doing this "SuperGroup" project...I guess I'm just used to the whole "you can't be in two bands at the same time" mentality from VH. Chad's the only member not noted as an "Ex" member of his original band....Just curious!

99.9% of musicians are in more than one band.

The only musician with this retarded mind frame is EVH.

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Chad Smith just went up 5 notches for knowing the intro to Over the Mountain.

Chad Smith just went up 5 notches for knowing the intro to Over the Mountain.

I was more impressed that he knew "You Fool No One" from the Mk III (Hughes/Coverdale) era of Deep Purple. Damn, that's fairly obscure. :headbang:

Whats gonna happen with the Wabos now then if this is a "band committment?" Are they now Cabo's "house band".:)

I'm sure they'll be fine with whatever scraps Sammy throws at them. While i'm not viewing CF as the 2nd coming like some are, i do think that if they can keep it as a commited group it would be better and more fun for the fans. Wabos arent in the same league as CF in any way.

This is what Sam, Mike and Joe want, they want a "Real" rock band, not just a one off, IMO. I also think that this is like a dream come true for Chad, a "Rock" band where he can just get down and pound the skins. Just my 2 cents.

This is what Sam, Mike and Joe want, they want a "Real" rock band, not just a one off, IMO. I also think that this is like a dream come true for Chad, a "Rock" band where he can just get down and pound the skins. Just my 2 cents.

From what I've read about Satch over the years and how he always wanted to be in a real band( and his quotes lately about how awesome he thinks his bandmates are in CF)this has turned into a dream come true 4 him.

I'm excited to hear the rest of the music. The two tune still rock me. Enjoy them more today then the first day I heard them. It would be cool if this could roll for a while and not just a one and done thing. This is common sense but I think CF will continue as long as they all enjoy it and the creativity flows. Very cool to see the fun they are all having with this project. That is a nice indicator of how fun and intense the shows will be.

Looking forward to the CD, show and the video clips fans will be posting!

As we all know, this project has brought out a lot of enthusiasm from a lot of people, and it has also brought out the haters as well. On Youtube, someone commented that Chad Smith may opt out for this tour. I just hope this is some idiot who has nothing better to do than to burst our happy bubble, but has anyone heard this to be true? God I hope not.

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Wait a minute....let me get this straight....

You CAN be in two bands at once???

My world just got flipped upside down!

As we all know, this project has brought out a lot of enthusiasm from a lot of people, and it has also brought out the haters as well. On Youtube, someone commented that Chad Smith may opt out for this tour. I just hope this is some idiot who has nothing better to do than to burst our happy bubble, but has anyone heard this to be true? God I hope not.


Don't buy into the haters bs. All these guys in CF are having a good time with this and their commercial success and self enjoyment will dictate how long they roll with it. Chad won't back out, my guess is he's having a great time with it and once it all gets rolling that will only intensify it for them and us.

Don't buy into the haters bs. All these guys in CF are having a good time with this and their commercial success and self enjoyment will dictate how long they roll with it. Chad won't back out, my guess is he's having a great time with it and once it all gets rolling that will only intensify it for them and us.

Thanks for the reply. I was not that worried about it, but one begins to wonder when you read crap like that. Too bad really that those type of people exist.

This is groovy!

He usually plays a Ref.

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And last..... Van Halen, as far as I was told, Brendan O'Brien is still in talks to produce the New Van Halen album scheduled to begin recording in August 2009. But as with all Van Halen related things this is always subject to change....

If true, this is perhaps the best possible news my ears could hear about any potential new Van Halen recording. First off, Brendan O'Brien has produced (or engineered) some of my most favorite albums of the past 20 years. Second, he always manages to bring out incredibly strong energy from whatever band he's recording--and he does it in a place where that band feels comfortable. He recorded Rage Against The Machine's Evil Empire in their LA rehearsal space--because that's where he felt they played best together; VH in 5150 would be a similar situation. Third, as a recording and mix engineer Brendan O'Brien was/is a cut above the rest, and the engineers he chooses to have work with him on projects he produces are also always top-notch. At this stage VH needs a quality engineer working with them again. I thought Erwin Musper was the best since Donn Landee, but for whatever reason he ended up leaving the VH camp during the III project. In short, Brendan O'Brien will bring the right kind of producer energy VH needs at this point; he'll push performances, arrangements, and work efficiently. Moreover, he'll bring the best engineers with him for the other aspects of the project, thus ensuring absolute sonic quality of the recording.

If true, this is perhaps the best possible news my ears could hear about any potential new Van Halen recording. First off, Brendan O'Brien has produced (or engineered) some of my most favorite albums of the past 20 years. Second, he always manages to bring out incredibly strong energy from whatever band he's recording--and he does it in a place where that band feels comfortable. He recorded Rage Against The Machine's Evil Empire in their LA rehearsal space--because that's where he felt they played best together; VH in 5150 would be a similar situation. Third, as a recording and mix engineer Brendan O'Brien was/is a cut above the rest, and the engineers he chooses to have work with him on projects he produces are also always top-notch. At this stage VH needs a quality engineer working with them again. I thought Erwin Musper was the best since Donn Landee, but for whatever reason he ended up leaving the VH camp during the III project. In short, Brendan O'Brien will bring the right kind of producer energy VH needs at this point; he'll push performances, arrangements, and work efficiently. Moreover, he'll bring the best engineers with him for the other aspects of the project, thus ensuring absolute sonic quality of the recording.

He didn't do too shabby with that last AC/DC release. 2 of my all time favorites were produced by him: King's X's Dogman and Matthew Sweet's Blue Sky on Mars. Both were sonically impeccable.

He didn't do too shabby with that last AC/DC release. 2 of my all time favorites were produced by him: King's X's Dogman and Matthew Sweet's Blue Sky on Mars. Both were sonically impeccable.

Dogman! :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:

He didn't do too shabby with that last AC/DC release. 2 of my all time favorites were produced by him: King's X's Dogman and Matthew Sweet's Blue Sky on Mars. Both were sonically impeccable.

I love Matthew Sweet!

Anybody have any info on the vibe of the other Chili Peps' about Chad doing this "SuperGroup" project...I guess I'm just used to the whole "you can't be in two bands at the same time" mentality from VH. Chad's the only member not noted as an "Ex" member of his original band....Just curious!


I wonder if they will get back together ?

Dogman! :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:

Damn right.

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Wait a minute....let me get this straight....

You CAN be in two bands at once???

My world just got flipped upside down!

99.9% of people in bands are !!!!:sssh:

99.9% of people in bands are !!!!:sssh:

you know that gets said a lot around here but that's not really the case once you get to the level of a Van Halen type band. It's not real often that you see guys moonlighting. Chad Smith is doing this while his other band is on "hiatus" and even that is pretty rare.

You don't see Richie Sambora playing guitar in two full time bands, alternating between a tour with Bon Jovi and a tour with another big group. Same with the guys in AC/DC, Metallica, Aerosmith, U2 etc.

They may do little side things here and there but this idea that 99.9% of musicians are in multiple bands is at best a poor choice of words or simply a rather significant overstatement. 99.9% of all "musicians" period including the dork in a guitar hero band, to the wannabe groups hacking away in their garages in front of their girlfriends, to the semi-pro guys, to the bar bands, to the regional bands doing parties and private affairs, to the stage and show bands in places like Branson, Vegas, Myrtle Beach and on and on all the way to you get to Van Halen..then yeah, 99.9% of musicians could be seen as being in multiple bands...but even that is a stretch.

yeah when you're "bands" are weekend warrior wannabe groups yeah, you can be "in" as many bands as you want because there's very little time, effort and energy spent on being in any of them.

Certainly if you're in a band like mine where we do specific events, there's time to commit to other bands and such but by the time you're a household name, you're not going to be splitting your time anymore...not if you're a full-fledged member.

A guy like Hugh McDonald who plays bass in the studio and on tour for Bon Jovi does all sorts of things and always has, but real band members, tend to stay pretty close to their main gig.

By the time a band starts being a pretty regular thing, with lots of gigs, appearances, tours, being in two bands really does become an issue and guys have to make their choices.

Wait a minute....let me get this straight....

You CAN be in two bands at once???

My world just got flipped upside down!

Right now, Eddie Van Halen disagrees with you

Right now, Eddie Van Halen disagrees with you

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Right Now jokes, like the Lord of the Rings Eddie Pic and cup jokes never get old. I don't care what anyone says!:thumb:

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Right Now jokes, like the Lord of the Rings Eddie Pic and cup jokes never get old. I don't care what anyone says!:thumb:

Me either. They're timeless. It's like watching Billy Squier's "Rock Me Tonight" video on YouTube just to goof on it...

Easy fella. Billy Squire epitomizes the 80's - if it wasn't for him, Rick Astly and Richard Simons - what would the 80's be?? If you're going to goof on someone - goof on U2, Metallica, Motley Crue...you know, bands that never went anywhere after the 80's and were not at all (in any way) progressive. :D

Chad's Chickenfoot kit is complete. Quite a bit going on there. I wonder if he will be putting the Chickenfoot logo on the reso.

I love the guy.

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Chad's Chickenfoot kit is complete. Quite a bit going on there. I wonder if he will be putting the Chickenfoot logo on the reso.

I love the guy.

http://www.pearldrum.com/News/News-Item.aspx?id=356

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Nice heads up. Pretty cool looking kit. Ton's of elaborate tribal artwork on it.

Right now, Eddie Van Halen disagrees with you

So does the hardest working man in music, Warren Haynes. He's touring with his long time band mates in the Allman Brothers Band, about to release a new CD from his "other" band, Gov't Mule, and is about to kick off their summer tour. As we speak, he's winding down the spring Greatful Dead reunion tour in which he's been providing lead guitar and vocal duties. Oh, and he'll be releasing a solo CD later this year. He's certainly an exception, and not just in his work ethic, but his varied talents as well.

Easy fella. Billy Squire epitomizes the 80's - if it wasn't for him, Rick Astly and Richard Simons - what would the 80's be?? If you're going to goof on someone - goof on U2, Metallica, Motley Crue...you know, bands that never went anywhere after the 80's and were not at all (in any way) progressive. :D

I was actually a fan up until that fruity song that he did the video for. Before that he wrote some really great songs. Sorry to get off topic...

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So does the hardest working man in music, Warren Haynes. He's touring with his long time band mates in the Allman Brothers Band, about to release a new CD from his "other" band, Gov't Mule, and is about to kick off their summer tour. As we speak, he's winding down the spring Greatful Dead reunion tour in which he's been providing lead guitar and vocal duties. Oh, and he'll be releasing a solo CD later this year. He's certainly an exception, and not just in his work ethic, but his varied talents as well.

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you know that gets said a lot around here but that's not really the case once you get to the level of a Van Halen type band. It's not real often that you see guys moonlighting. Chad Smith is doing this while his other band is on "hiatus" and even that is pretty rare.

You don't see Richie Sambora playing guitar in two full time bands, alternating between a tour with Bon Jovi and a tour with another big group. Same with the guys in AC/DC, Metallica, Aerosmith, U2 etc.


Don't forget Eddie was referring to Mike playing with Sam as The Other Half. Hardly an effort that would prevent his return to VH. This was nothing more than a summer tour with his friend and a chance for Mike to play and tour like he has done all his life.

The comment that people post is simply pointing out how ridiculous Ed's statement is. It has been said that Ed view Mike as member and not a partner. I would argue that most studio guys or guys hired to tour are often working on multiple projects and may tour with many different acts over the years.

Don't forget Eddie was referring to Mike playing with Sam as The Other Half. Hardly an effort that would prevent his return to VH. This was nothing more than a summer tour with his friend and a chance for Mike to play and tour like he has done all his life.

The comment that people post is simply pointing out how ridiculous Ed's statement is. It has been said that Ed view Mike as member and not a partner. I would argue that most studio guys or guys hired to tour are often working on multiple projects and may tour with many different acts over the years.

I don't think Ed was truly upset about Mike being in "two bands", it was just a childish excuse. He didn't like him playing with Sam and wanted him out of the band so his son could join. That's how I see it.

I don't think Ed was truly upset about Mike being in "two bands", it was just a childish excuse. He didn't like him playing with Sam and wanted him out of the band so his son could join. That's how I see it.

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Ed fired Mike because Mike was always hanging around wanting to work... play bass... plant fucking flowers... anything!

Is there no thread that Mike -vs- Ed can't bleed into? :rolleyes:



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This may be a bit off-topic, but it appears that John Frusciante is indeed out of the Chili Peppers. There's no official announcement in the works as the Chili Peppers are on so-called indefinate hiatus but according to a few long-time reliable sources who post on Chili Pepper's related forums, Frusciante simply has no desire to work with the band anymore.

Tellingly, John will not be involved in the benefit show the rest of the Chili Peppers (including Chad) will be playing tonight's (May 8th) Fifth Annual MusiCares MAP Fund Benefit to honor Anthony Kiedis in LA. More interesting, many of John's friends including The Mars Volta will be performing at this show. Josh Klinghoffer, who was The Chili Peppers 2nd guitarist live for the last tour is strongly rumored to be the fill-in player for tonight.

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This may be a bit off-topic, but it appears that John Frusciante is indeed out of the Chili Peppers. There's no official announcement in the works as the Chili Peppers are on so-called indefinate hiatus but according to a few long-time reliable sources who post on Chili Pepper's related forums, Frusciante simply has no desire to work with the band anymore.

Tellingly, John will not be involved in the benefit show the rest of the Chili Peppers (including Chad) will be playing tonight's (May 8th) Fifth Annual MusiCares MAP Fund Benefit to honor Anthony Kiedis in LA. More interesting, many of John's friends including The Mars Volta will be performing at this show. Josh Klinghoffer, who was The Chili Peppers 2nd guitarist live for the last tour is strongly rumored to be the fill-in player for tonight.

T.B.

Well I got the feeling that he was sick of it from his last interview. But he did say they had no plans to get together in the foreseeable future. In a few years he may have the itch to play with the band again so being that they are on indefinite hiatus and he can have all the time he wants I find it hard to believe that he would actually make the decision to officially quit. When the band gets back together....be it next year or a few years from now....I think he'll be a part of it. I could be wrong, but quitting right now doesn't seem worth it because it doesn't change anything.

Also....maybe you should post this in the RHCP thread so fans who aren't reading this thread can read it in that one.

I heard on our local rock station 98.9 The Rock yesterday that the Chili Peppers are planning a reunion tour in October. Anyone else hear this? Chickenfoot better make it to Kansas City before Chad goes back to tour with the Peppers.

Chad's a great guy. Yay Chad.

I would hate to lose him to the Chilli Willy.

This is sort of cool. A Michigan music store owner decided to build the world's largest drum set in 1994, and when he was done asked Chad Smith to play the damned thing.

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One thing Chickenfoot won't be doing is worrying about whether this project makes any money.

"We're all very rich, especially if Joe wins that Coldplay lawsuit and gets some of that Gwyneth Paltrow money," Smith says with another laugh. "Sammy's [expletive] loaded. It's so funny, we're on tour and we're playing 600-seat clubs and we're staying at the Four Seasons and flying on a private plane. It's definitely clearly for the music. No one has anything to prove. Why would you want to do this when you could just kick it? It's because we're really digging the music and having a good time."

My .02 cents on Chad Smith. I saw him last year at Hammerstein Ballroom for the Buddy Rich tribute show (he was in the company of Neil Peart, Terry Bozzio, drummers like that) and let me say I had a new found respect for the guy. I mean I always thought he was a good drummer, but he really impressed me because he really didn't try to compete with the other drummers. He just went up and had fun playing Dani California in a sort of big band way and he did a killer version of Hocus Pocus. He brought an element of fun to that event and ended being my favorite drummer of the night, (and I'm sure you can judge by my name, that I'm a huge Rush fan, LOL)

Regarding Chad and the RHCP's, see the Billboard article thread on here, it addresses Chad going back to them in October to record, after an August/September US tour with Chickenfoot.

Regarding Chad and the RHCP's, see the Billboard article thread on here, it addresses Chad going back to them in October to record, after an August/September US tour with Chickenfoot.

I saw that. Being a huge RHCP fan that makes me very happy. Especially if it means all that "John is quitting" stuff was bogus. Can't wait for some new RHCP. I feel RHCP deservedly should get top priority, but I hope Chad still has time for Chickenfoot. I don't know how they're going to get a tour in early next year if RHCP will be writing a new album. Their album and tour cycle is always a lengthy one.

I saw that. Being a huge RHCP fan that makes me very happy. Especially if it means all that "John is quitting" stuff was bogus. Can't wait for some new RHCP. I feel RHCP deservedly should get top priority, but I hope Chad still has time for Chickenfoot. I don't know how they're going to get a tour in early next year if RHCP will be writing a new album. Their album and tour cycle is always a lengthy one.

I'm also good with the Pepper's coming first. Hopefully the 'foot' will make a stop close to me this fall or next spring. Missing these guy's is just unacceptable.

My .02 cents on Chad Smith. I saw him last year at Hammerstein Ballroom for the Buddy Rich tribute show (he was in the company of Neil Peart, Terry Bozzio, drummers like that) and let me say I had a new found respect for the guy. I mean I always thought he was a good drummer, but he really impressed me because he really didn't try to compete with the other drummers. He just went up and had fun playing Dani California in a sort of big band way and he did a killer version of Hocus Pocus. He brought an element of fun to that event and ended being my favorite drummer of the night, (and I'm sure you can judge by my name, that I'm a huge Rush fan, LOL)

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