According to Future: Multiple award winning and Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee, Smith hasn’t lost sight of what it’s like to be a fan, and last month, a few days before the legendary Canadian trio Rush were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, he indulged his inner prog rocker and joined iconic guitarist Alex Lifeson for a laugh-filled, leisurely dinner at the Sunset Marquis in West Hollywood, California.
“The invisible interview – that's what I call it,” Smith says. “Friends, thoughts, information – why do you do what you do? Admiration, respect, insight and maybe a surprise.”
In Conversation is not a traditional interview; it’s an insight into the personal and professional lives of two great musicians. Over striped sea bass and baked duck, Smith and Lifeson enthusiastically hold forth on a variety of topics. Although their histories and bands couldn’t be more different, their commitment to unconventional self-expression is a deep, mutual bond.
“I've been a Rush fan since high school,” says Smith. “Neil [Peart] gets a lot of attention, as he should, but Al is under appreciated, I think. He is as great a musician as he is to be around. I'm honored for him to be my first. He was gentle with me!”
Will Groves, Editor-In-Chief of Musicradar.com, says “We're incredibly lucky to be working with Chad on a project as unique and fascinating as In Conversation. The series represents a rare opportunity for our readers to get a glimpse behind the curtain and find out how world class musicians approach their work and their lives."
MusicRadar.com will publish the first part of In Conversation: Chad Smith With Alex Lifeson on Monday, May 13th, that will be available at Musicradar.com/chadsmith and will roll out additional installments once a week for three consecutive weeks. Later this year, Smith will talk with other artists – legends, peers and up-and-comers – in what will undoubtedly be a can’t-miss series of interviews for music fans all over.
