Patrons at a rock ‘n’ roll hangout in Melbourne were in for a big treat on Wednesday night when Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith gave an impromptu performance.
Just 17 people gathered around the stage at the famous Cherry Bar for an intimate experience with the 61-year-old rocker.
Smith marched on stage without an entourage at an open mic night and began drumming with some up-and-coming Melbourne local bands.
Patrons at a Melbourne bar got a big treat on Wednesday night when Red Hot Chilli Peppers drummer Chad Smith gave an impromptu performance
James Young, owner of Cherry Bar, said the legendary drummer “rolled up his sleeves and got dirty”.
He played AC/DC’s If You Want Blood and Up To My Neck.
Smith joins a long list of prolific entertainers who have also performed at the venue, including Axl Rose, Lady Gaga and the Arctic Monkeys.
The owner of Cherry Bar, James Young (left), said the legendary drummer “rolled up his sleeves and got dirty”.
Earlier in the day, Smith spent the day visiting a Drumtek music store in Melbourne.
The night before, the Red Hot Chili Peppers played a sold-out concert at Marvel Stadium.
After the performance, several commuters started their own impromptu karaoke concert at nearby Southern Cross station.
The night before, the Red Hot Chili Peppers played a sold-out concert at Marvel Stadium. (pictured is the group’s lead singer, Anthony Kiedis)
The band’s hits Other Side and Under the Bridge were blown away by the crowd on their way home from the concert.
The Red Hot Chilli Peppers will perform their second Melbourne concert at Marvel Stadium on Thursday night after their support act Post Malone take to the stage.
Her last concert in Australia during this trek is on Sunday in Perth.
The Red Hot Chilli Peppers will perform their second Melbourne concert at Marvel Stadium on Thursday night after their support act Post Malone take to the stage. (pictured is Chad Smith on stage at their last concert)
Source: Daily Mail
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