Please note: This is a the set-up stage; I have some magazines to scan where Chad is interviewed alone and in detail. Scans to follow shortly
Unknown Date: Kerrang! Confidential: Chad Smith
1992 October Kerrang! (926) Chad Smith interview (sorry no transcript yet)
1994 December Modern Drummer Photos of Chad dressed up in a suit, smoking… sorry no interview transcript yet.
1995 July Rhythm ‘Drums in the Bush’ 10th anniversary concert/interview feature with Chad Smith, Bernard Purdie, David Garibaldi & Ginger Baker
1995 November Rhythm Interview with Chad Smith in the light of One Hot Minute but mostly talking about Chad’s life & development as a drummer from childhood onwards.
1999 June/July Drum! Chad Smith interview mostly discussing Californication.
1999 August Modern Drummer Chad Smith interviewed about the recording of Californication; cover image of him dressed as a jungle tribesman complete with facepaint and grass skirt! (sorry no transcript yet)
2002 May/June Drum! Vol 11 #3 First ever interview with Rick Rubin & Chad Smith- talking about recording.
2002 July August France Riff Magazine Interview with Chad Smith & John Frusciante (I think!)
2002 October Kerrang! 926 Interview with Chad Smith
2004 July Rhythm (100) Chad Smith interview- lenghty interview with Chad talking about all sorts of things drumming, from working with the Chilis, his solo records to playing huge festivals, etc. Several full page photos. Chad Smith was also the guest editor in this issue.
2004 October Drummer (12) Chad Smith talking general chit-chat backstage at a Chili Peppers’ gig in Manchester, England. (Sorry no transcript yet)
2005 May Drum (119) Chad Smith interview (sorry no full transcript yet)
2006 May Q 238 In-depth interview of each band member (Sex, Steak & Insanity)
2006 May Drum! (119) A long & detailed interview with Chad Smith; lots of info on his drum set-up, his playing on and the recording of, Stadium Arcadium.
2006 June Modern Dummer Long interview with Chad Smith talking about his musical influences and also the set up for Stadium Arcadium. He also interviewed Jim Keltner, Hal Blaine & Early Palmer- interview HERE (Sorry no transcript yet for either article.)
2006 June Classic Rock (93) Interviews with Chad Smith, Anthony Kiedis and Flea about Stadium Arcadium
2006 August Rhythm In-depth Flea & Chad Smith interview inc. a section on Stadium Arcadium
2008 Summer Rhythm RHCP Chad Smith special!
2009 August (?) Rockin’ On Chickenfoot interview; nice photo of Chad Smith but no idea what the article is about!
2009 August Drummer (70) Chad Smith interview; mostly about Chickenfoot but partly about RHCP/Flea
2010 March Drummer Article about Chad Smith taking part in Sabian Live
2010 April NME Chad Smith – childrens record (Sorry no transcript available yet)
2010 June Classic Rock 146 Chickenfoot interview including Chad Smith (Sorry no transcript yet)
2011 October Rhythm Interview with Chad Smith about the new line up of RHCP and the recording of I’m With You. Also interview with Chad’s drum tech Chris Warren about Chad’s new I’m With You transparent drum kit.