Happy birthday! Chad Smith turns 64 today

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The iconic and legendary musician turns 64 on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025.
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Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith is celebrating his 64th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed musicians of his generation.

Popular musician Chad Smith has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 64th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Smith, a cultural icon

Born Chadwick Gaylord Smith in St. Paul on October 25, 1961, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Smith's not just a great musician, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Chad hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Chad Smith as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 64.

Happy Birthday, Chad, you're the best!

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