Drummer Chad Smith承诺为密歇根州音乐奖学金认捐40,000美元,以纪念他的父母。 Drummer Chad Smith pledges $40,000 for a Michigan music scholarship in honor of his parents.

红热的鼓手查德·史密斯 (Chad Smith) 是密歇根州的本地人,于2025年11月2日宣布在密歇根大学提供4万美元的基于需要的奖学金,以纪念他的父母,并支持音乐,戏剧和舞蹈学院的新生. Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith, a Michigan native, announced a $40,000 need-based scholarship at the University of Michigan on November 2, 2025, honoring his parents and supporting incoming students in the School of Music, Theatre & Dance. 由Chad Smith基金会管理的Curtis & Joan Smith奖学金始于2026年,并随同给明尼苏达大学的类似礼物。 The Curtis & Joan Smith Scholarship, administered by the Chad Smith Foundation, begins in 2026 and follows a similar gift to the University of Minnesota. Smith在密歇根州长大,在底特律地区开始音乐生涯, 在密歇根州参赛乐队的一场出人意料的表演中宣布了这个消息。 Smith, who grew up in Michigan and started his music career in the Detroit area, made the announcement during a surprise performance with the Michigan Marching Band. 他强调了他与中西部的深厚联系,并承诺扩大音乐教育。 He emphasized his deep ties to the Midwest and his commitment to expanding access to music education.