Trivia

He entered the Guinness book of the world records for playing the world's largest drum kit consisting of 308 pieces.

Drummer (since 1988) for the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Has two daughters and three sons. Daughter Manon St. John from his first marriage, and sons, Cole and Beckett, from his current marriage. Daughter Ava Cardoso-Smith and son Justin Smith are from previous relationships.

Is the oldest and tallest member of The Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Ran away from home when he was 15 but came back after a summer.

When he first auditioned for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, his hair was long, he had torn shorts, and he had a cut-off Metallica t-shirt. The rest of the band wasn't sure he'd based on his style alone. Nonetheless, they were blown away by his skills and he earned the spot.