Chad Smith has been involved in the Cherokee Freedmen controversy.
Peligro's replacement, Chad Smith finished the remainder of the tour and has been with the band ever since.
A friend of the band then told them about Chad Smith.
Chad Smith is a police detective in Los Angeles.
Chad Smith was born in Pontiac, Michigan, where his father had gone for work.
Chad Smith also has three children from another relationship, which has been controversial.
Chad Smith said Klinghoffer's injury would not have any effect on the tour and joked he actually plays better since hurting his foot.
He ran for re-election in 1999, but lost to Chad Smith.
Chad Smith kept time on the hi-hat while Frusciante played.
As such, Chad Smith only appears briefly at the end of the video, arriving in a boat.