
Chad Smith on Why the Chili Peppers’ 2022 Tour Is ‘Scary’ — and Netflix Drum Doc ‘Count Me In’
‘We’ll literally have our balls out,’ drummer jokes about upcoming tour. ‘No one wants to see that! Old balls!’

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‘We’ll literally have our balls out,’ drummer jokes about upcoming tour. ‘No one wants to see that! Old balls!’

“It sounds like the Red Hot Chili Peppers, but it’s different and new,” says drummer Chad Smith

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Guitarist joins Anthony Kiedis and Flea onstage to play “Give It Away” and cover Iggy Pop and Gang of Four

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