What’s Up with All the Drummers-Turned-Painters? (Part II)

[Vistalite Black]

Few things continue to surprise me as much as the number of drummers who discover a love for visual art upon becoming famous.

Not sure how much Chad Smith is charging for works like “Satan’s Butterfly,” but I’m sure it’s more than most creators receive for works that wouldn’t be impressive above the junior high art show level.

If you love Chad Smith, though, here’s your chance to see him talk about abstract painting.

RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS Drummer CHAD SMITH's Art To Be Exhibited At Santa Monica Place

RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS drummer Chad Smith's art will be exhibited in a limited-engagement presentation at the Road Show Company gallery at Santa Monica Place (395 Santa Monica Place, Unit 166 – between Nordstrom and Tiffany & Co.) in Santa Monica, California. "The Art Of Chad Smith" opens on Tues...

blabbermouth.net

 

[Vistalite Black]

Are We All Gifted Visual Artists Like All These Famous Drummers-Turned-Painters?

Well, now Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers is showing his "art" in a gallery, following in the footsteps of drummers-turned-painters like Ringo Starr, Rick Allen, Mickey Hart, Steve Smith and others. Is there something about the skills of a drummer that translate into creating great...

www.drumforum.org

 

[SY-ya-nara]

I have a David Garibaldi hanging at the drum house. I haven’t seen the part one of this thread I’ll need to check it out.