Joe Satriani: chad smith talks about chickenfoot

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01-02-2009:
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As for the present, Frusciante has just released a new solo album, The Empyrean; Anthony Keidis is busy turning his life story into an HBO show; Flea has gone back to school to study music; and Smith is one happy clam as a member of Chickenfoot.

"Chickenfoot has turned out to be everything I could've hoped for," Smith enthused. "When people hear this album, they're not going to believe it's us; they're going to think it's four other guys. It's far exceeded my expectations and goals."

"If I can be in two hit bands, like, wow, what a problem" Smith, on being in the Chili Peppers and Chickenfoot With the Chickenfoot debut album dropping in late spring and a major tour planned, Smith may find that "hiatus of indefinite length" growing ever longer.

"Hey, if I can be in two hit bands, like, wow, what a problem," he said with a laugh, "A drummer should be so lucky.

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