When was Chad Smith born?

Chad Smith was born on 17 December 1950 in Pontiac.

What positions has Chad Smith held?

Positions held by Chad Smith include: Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation (1999–2011).

Where did Chad Smith study?

Chad Smith was educated at University of Georgia, University of Wisconsin–Madison, University of Tulsa.

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Chad Smith

American lawyer and politician

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Chad Gaylord Smith is an American musician who is the drummer of the rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers. Smith has played with Red Hot Chili Peppers since 1988, appearing on ten of their studio albums as the band’s longest-serving drummer. The group was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012. Smith is also the drummer of the hard rock supergroup Chickenfoot, formed in 2008, and of the all-instrumental outfit Chad Smith's Bombastic Meatbats, formed in 2007. He worked with the Chicks on Taking the Long Way, an album that won five Grammy Awards in 2007.

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Born: 17 December 1950 wd
Place of birth: Pontiac wd
Citizenship: United States wd
Occupation: lawyer, traditional leader or chief wd
Education: University of Georgia, University of Wisconsin–Madison, University of Tulsa wd

Positions held wd

Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation (1999–2011)

Awards wd

Doublespeak Award (2011)

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When was Chad Smith born?: Chad Smith was born on 17 December 1950 in Pontiac.
What positions has Chad Smith held?: Positions held by Chad Smith include: Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation (1999–2011).
Where did Chad Smith study?: Chad Smith was educated at University of Georgia, University of Wisconsin–Madison, University of Tulsa.

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