Pioneer Press
On Saturday, Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith met with students, alumni and guests to launch the first-ever scholarship with the University of Minnesota’s School of Music, in partnership with the Chad Smith Foundation.
It’s called the Curtis and Joan Smith Scholarship, named for Smith’s parents, who are university alumni. The scholarship is designed to help support young Minnesota musicians pursuing a degree at the university.
“It’s an opportunity for us to celebrate, obviously, my mom and dad, but also where we started our lives and grew up,” Smith said. “I love music. I’m so passionate about it. And I’m so fortunate I found it at a young age.”
Born in St. Paul, Smith was raised with a love for the U and music. As alumni, Curtis and Joan Smith graduated in 1957 and 1948, respec
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