Birth Name: Chadwick Gaylord Smith
Place of Birth: Ramsey, Minnesota, United States
Date of Birth: October 25th 1961
Ethnicity: English, some Irish
Family Background: Chad Smith is an American musician. He is known as the drummer for the rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers. The band’s members include/have included Anthony Kiedis, Flea, John Frusciante, Josh Klinghoffer and Dave Navarro.
Chad is the son of Joan Gaylord (Mooney) and Curtis Madison Smith.
Chad’s maternal grandparents were Frank Joseph Mooney and Helen Gaylord. Frank was born in Massachusetts. Helen was born in Minnesota. “Mooney” surname is Irish.
Chad’s birth record: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VCK2-VLS
Chad’s mother’s birth record: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKMW-X5CS
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