Remember when Will Ferrell had a drum-off with Chad Smith?

25 October 2023, 12:00

Remember this battle of these percussive giants: one comedy genius, one Red Hot Chili Pepper?

Chad Smith, drummer for Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Will Ferrell, star of almost every big comedy of the last 20 years, look so alike it's almost scary.

In May 2014, Jimmy Fallon finally brought them together to have the drum off that Ferrell had been asking for for months.

It truly was a battle of the giants as each player had to give four solos - "traditional drum-off rules apply".

As Fallon says: “Whoever whacks, smack and slaps the skins the best wins.”

The result is outstanding. But who won?

Watch the clip above and find out the surprising climax to this challenge… as one contestant brings on reinforcements - and a secret weapon.

Will Ferrell and Chad Smith Drum-Off

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