The Drummer (song)

"The Drummer" is a song by American alternative rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers and was the second single from the band's thirteenth studio album Return of the Dream Canteen. The single, along with a music video, was released on October 14, 2022.

Music video
The music video for the song was directed by Phillip R. Lopez. The music video features the Chili Peppers performing an intimate concert while breakdancers and others dance around them in an underground nightclub.

Chart performance
The single reached No. 10 on the Billboard Alternative Airplay chart and No. 21 on the Rock & Alternative Airplay chart.

Live performances
The song made its live debut on January 14, 2023, at the iHeartRadio ALTer Ego music festival in Inglewood, CA.

Personnel

 * Anthony Kiedis – vocals
 * Flea – bass
 * John Frusciante – guitar, keyboards, synthesizers, backing vocals
 * Chad Smith – drums

Additional personnel

 * Rick Rubin – production
 * Ryan Hewitt – engineering