The Associated Press

Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith’s Midwest roots inspire surprise gift to U. of Michigan

The Red Hot Chili Peppers may be strongly associated with southern California, but drummer Chad Smith’s heart never left the Midwest. The ...

Red Hot Chili Peppers rocker Chad Smith gifts music scholarship to University of Michigan

Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith is gifting a need-based music scholarship to the University of Michigan. (AP video: ...

Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith honors Midwest roots with U. of Michigan music scholarship

Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith is gifting a need-based music scholarship to the University of Michigan.

Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith’s Midwest roots inspire surprise gift to university

The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, who grew up in suburban Detroit, is gifting a need-based music scholarship to the University ...

Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith's Midwest roots inspire surprise gift to University of Michigan

Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith is gifting a need-based music scholarship to the University of Michigan.
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Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer makes surprise appearance to announce new scholarship at University of Michigan

It’s not in Chad Smith’s nature to simply make an announcement, introducing a new music scholarship at the University of Michigan. The Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer had to do it in style.