Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith on the Chad Smith Foundation, the universal language of music, and playing with the Rolling Stones and Paul McCartney

About this episode

Sandy Maxx interviews Chad Smith about his foundation, the universal language of music, and his experiences with iconic musicians.

Sandy Maxx explores the culture and creativity across Wisconsin and around the world. The show's focus is on topical interviews and experiences that bring the fan to the heart of what makes Wisconsin special.

People in this episode

Host: Sandy Maxx

Guest: Chad Smith

Topics covered

• music
• interviews
• creativity
• culture
• Wisconsin

Keywords

• Chad Smith
• music
• Rolling Stones
• Paul McCartney
• Chad Smith Foundation
• Wisconsin
• interview

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Chad Smith Foundation

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