Chad Smith (G/Z/R)

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This article is about the drummer of the G/Z/R. For the drummer of Red Hot Chili Peppers with the same name, please see Chad Smith.

Chad Smith is the drummer for G/Z/R. He replaced Deen Castronovo in 1997, and both he and Clark Brown have been members since.

Chad began playing drums at the age of 12, and turned professional when aged 14. Like Pedro Howse, he has been in many bands, including Heaven's Flame in 1985, Mary Burns in 1987, Anacrusis in 1990, London Calling in 1992, Pavlov's Dog in 1994 and, most recently, G/Z/R in 1997.

[edit] Album appearances

• G/Z/R - Ohmwork (2005)
• London Calling - Blood In The Water (1993)
• Anacrusis - Manic Impressions (1991)

[edit] Influences

His influences range from John Bonham and Tommy Aldridge to Clyde Stubblefield and Steve Gadd.

[edit] External links

• G/Z/R website