Chad Smith Breaks Down Black Sabbath’s ‘Fairies Wear Boots’ in Legends of the ’70s

Chad Smith, the Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer, is spotlighted in a Drumeo/Musora program called Legends of the ’70s, where he plays through and breaks down iconic drum parts from ’70s rock legends. The segment features his rendition of Black Sabbath’s “Fairies Wear Boots.”

Smith emphasizes the song’s swing-forward groove and the way the track shifts tempo, calling attention to the groovy fills that punctuate the instrumental sections. He describes the performance as Black Sabbath’s shuffling at its finest and notes that the verse comes after a distinctive two-pass instrumental riff. He adds that Ozzy Osbourne once explained the song’s structure to him in terms of two passes of the riff before the verse.

The project forms part of Smith’s broader exploration of classic drum parts, with the video and accompanying commentary available as part of Legends of the ’70s. The article also mentions Smith’s history with the band, including a drum-off at Black Sabbath’s final show, Back to the Beginning, alongside Tool’s Danny Carey and blink-182’s Travis Barker.

For learners, Drumeo and Musora offer a free 30-day trial to access more of Smith’s videos and other clips in the program line. Viewers can watch the full video of Smith performing “Fairies Wear Boots” through the platform.

Source: Consequence

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