Chad Smith has a family connection to this season’s American Idol…

April 10, 2022 | Eric
Chad Smith, drummer of the Red Hot Chili Peppers (David Mushegain & Laura Glass – USA TODAY NETWORK)

Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers has some rooting interest in the latest season of American Idol.

That’s because his daughter is one of the contestants.

Professionally she goes by the name of Ava Maybee — and the show didn’t make mention of her famous father when she first auditioned, so it looks as though she’s not trying to play the “famous kid” card. But as you’ll see in this clip below, music runs strong in this family.

Good luck to Ava this season!

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