Getting to Know Q: Chad Smith

Q: The Podcast from CBC Radio by CBC

Oct 9, 202600:17:43Arts

From his favourite Rush song to his go-to coffee order, Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith answers some very important questions in a rapid-fire round of Getting to Know Q with Tom Power.

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