Red Hot Chili Peppers' Chad Smith to Teach '70s Drum Legends Course

The iconic drummer will share his insights on four iconic '70s drummers in a new online class.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Chad Smith, the drummer for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, is partnering with the online platform Drumeo to teach a new course called "Legends of the '70s." The class will focus on four of Smith's biggest drumming influences from the 1970s: John Bonham of Led Zeppelin, Bill Ward of Black Sabbath, Keith Moon of The Who, and Ian Paice of Deep Purple. The course begins on March 2 and those who sign up by March 1 will get access to a special livestream event with Smith.

Why it matters

As one of the most respected and influential drummers of his generation, Chad Smith's insights on the iconic drummers of the 1970s will be invaluable for aspiring musicians looking to learn from the masters. The course provides a unique opportunity for fans and students to learn directly from a living legend.

The details

The "Legends of the '70s" course will be available through the Musora app and website. Smith will dive deep into the playing styles, techniques, and musical approaches of four of the most iconic drummers from the 1970s rock era. Students will get an inside look at what made these drummers so influential and how their styles have impacted modern drumming.

  • The course begins on March 2, 2026.
  • Those who sign up by March 1, 2026 will get access to a special livestream event with Chad Smith.

The players

Chad Smith

The drummer for the Red Hot Chili Peppers and one of the most respected and influential drummers of his generation.

John Bonham

The legendary drummer for the rock band Led Zeppelin.

Bill Ward

The drummer for the heavy metal band Black Sabbath.

Keith Moon

The iconic drummer for the rock band The Who.

Ian Paice

The drummer for the hard rock band Deep Purple.

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What they’re saying

“I'm really excited to share my insights on these legendary drummers from the 1970s. They were such a huge influence on my playing and I can't wait to dive deep into their styles and techniques.”

— Chad Smith (Musora)

What’s next

Those interested in the course can sign up at Musora.com before March 1, 2026 to get access to the special livestream event with Chad Smith.

The takeaway

This course provides a unique opportunity for drummers of all levels to learn directly from one of the most respected and influential drummers of the modern era, as he shares his insights on the iconic drummers who paved the way for generations of musicians.