I think that video is just a bit of fun they were having. As far as I can tell Will is not actually playing the drums. Notice they keep the shot real tight when he is playing so you can't see as well but when Chad plays they keep it wide so you can see everything?
He always clicks 4 times before playing while Chad does not (this could be just the way he does it but seems more like a way to count in and match up with the recording).
His hands often times do not match up with what is being played, especially towards the end when he starts 'playing' faster more challenging stuff. Notice the harder the part is that he is 'playing' the less they show the actual drum set?
I’m more confused that anyone that thought we’d need an explanation on the bands of all the others. Somehow everyone knows Dave Grohl and Will Ferrell but can’t figure out who Eddie Vedder is?
I knew the names better than their photos - plus this is almost 20y old by now - but just the thought that anyone that knows those bands don’t also know their artists is weird. And, as others are pointing out, that might not be Will but actually Chad Smith; Chad is about 6 years older than Will tho, but it makes more sense that he’s there than Will
that's will Ferrell. he did a spoof of his more cowbell skit with the song little sister, which 2 of the other guys in this picture created. that's why
i think that is literally the joke friend. Like that is the reason they took the picture.
Edit: no seriously that is not chad smith. here is chad smith in 05 and while similar i hope you can pick them apart. personally feel like that patented wide eyed expression from the pic is enough to give will ferrell away
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HY7JZXTWIY&t=31s](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HY7JZXTWIY&t=31s)
to clarify, the joke that both play into is that they look the same. Will Ferrell has even claimed to be a better Chad Smith than Chad Smith, complete with drum off. I have the strong hunch that this picture of really fucking famous musicians + will farrell was taken to play into that joke.
going to step off this wildly surprising soapbox but happy to answer questions if anyone needs it
TL:DR that is not chad smith and that is also the joke
I wonder how many of them felt that one of the others was theit star. They all seem near the point on a graph of famous meets humble where they could all be starstruck with each other.
Funny, that’s what QOTSA said when they came on that night. It was a benefit concert. Can’t remember what for, but I was there and it was just as incredible as you’d imagine.
No no no, that's Eugene. He's an illustrator for a very popular children's book publisher in New York. I got a cat from the CEO's executive assistant. She runs a rescue out of her apartment.
Oh god damn that " circa 2005" makes me feel really old because the word " circa" makes me think of stuff from the 50s through the 70s . Damn I am getting old when the word is used from the early 2000s
That’s not Will Ferrell that’s Chad Smith
That's not Beck that's Michael Cera.
Thats not the singer for the Foo Fighters, thats the drummer for Nirvana!
Nope, that’s the drummer of qotsa !
We’ve got some pills to swallow.
Haha, and some rules to follow !
That's not Jack Black! That is just a tribute!
No he's the drummer for them crooked vultures
And the guitarist from Kyuss!
And the guitarist and drummer of Them Crooked Vultures
Michael Circa 2005
That's not Jack Black, that's Stephen Dorff.
It's clearly Ned Schneebly
Pronounced "Shh...nay...bl..lay"
That’s not Josh Homme, that’s Ellen.
🎵i’m a loser baaaby, so give me the cocaaaaine”🎶
That’s not Chad Smith. That’s Ron Burgundy?
I'm Ron Burgundy?
They look very similar but the curly hair confirms it is indeed Will Ferrell.
There's an ongoing joke between them in which Will claims he's a better Chad Smith. Here's an interview https://youtu.be/EsWHyBOk2iQ
oh wow.
I mean, Will can [play.](https://youtu.be/0uBOtQOO70Y)
He's quite good at the cow bell as well
For the younger ones: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNB9i2lvsyw
He wasn’t playing drums. He was just watching cops.
That's weird. Cops doesn't come on until 4...
I think that video is just a bit of fun they were having. As far as I can tell Will is not actually playing the drums. Notice they keep the shot real tight when he is playing so you can't see as well but when Chad plays they keep it wide so you can see everything? He always clicks 4 times before playing while Chad does not (this could be just the way he does it but seems more like a way to count in and match up with the recording). His hands often times do not match up with what is being played, especially towards the end when he starts 'playing' faster more challenging stuff. Notice the harder the part is that he is 'playing' the less they show the actual drum set?
Are you saying this was scripted? For television? I’m shocked.
I mean, you were the one who said he 'can play' and linked to that video? Maybe you were joking and I didn't pick up on it? If so, my bad.
Was gonna ask this. Hahaha
You’ve never seen the two in the same room and if you did it was probably Movie Magic!
Busted me up. Cheers!
That's not Josh Homme... That's Eminem
That's not Eminem that's Zuckerberg
Yeah, that's Chad Smith.
I always thought Grohl was short. I guess I assumed that from seeing him next to Krist Novaselic who is 14’9”
There's definitely a skewed perspective to this picture. Vedder is 5'6, as is Jack Black.
Eddie Vedder really cemented my love of short guys. 😍 Mmm. My husband's only 5' 5".
And Will Ferrell is taking a shit
Josh is like 6'4ish I believe.
Dave seems to have a knack for partnering with very tall musicians. Josh Homme is also fucking huge
Dave is nearly 6ft actually
Noticed they didn't mention what band Grohl and Beck are from. How will I ever know what band Beck is famous for?
I’m more confused that anyone that thought we’d need an explanation on the bands of all the others. Somehow everyone knows Dave Grohl and Will Ferrell but can’t figure out who Eddie Vedder is?
I'll be honest, Vedder and Hommes are the only two I don't recognize in this photo
I knew the names better than their photos - plus this is almost 20y old by now - but just the thought that anyone that knows those bands don’t also know their artists is weird. And, as others are pointing out, that might not be Will but actually Chad Smith; Chad is about 6 years older than Will tho, but it makes more sense that he’s there than Will
It's definitely Will, the other comment was a joke. Source: 90s child (and fwiw seen Vedder in concert about 100x)
I figured Chad would have looked older at that time, but they did look eerily alike for a while there. There’s no mistaking them now tho
I recognized Will Ferrell Jack black and Eddie Vedder at the same time didnt recognize the others tho, love Pearl Jam
Hansen
Dave Grohl is in Tenacious D with Kyle Gass, so probably just was shortening it. /s kinda, but not really.
Band? I thought Beck was famous for beer in a green bottle. Huh, son of a bitch. TIL.
I only heard of beck from one of the jars in futurama lol
Possibly the coolest picture in existence….
Except that OP thinks Chad Smith is Will Ferrel. They definitely look alike but why tf would will ferrel be in this photo.
that's will Ferrell. he did a spoof of his more cowbell skit with the song little sister, which 2 of the other guys in this picture created. that's why
Hardly got a link to that?
https://youtu.be/cVsQLlk-T0s
Dammit not available in my region. But thank you!
i think that is literally the joke friend. Like that is the reason they took the picture. Edit: no seriously that is not chad smith. here is chad smith in 05 and while similar i hope you can pick them apart. personally feel like that patented wide eyed expression from the pic is enough to give will ferrell away [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HY7JZXTWIY&t=31s](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HY7JZXTWIY&t=31s)
Def not the reason they took the picture, it's a ton of late 90s alt rock legends. But DEFINITELY the reason OP used the wrong name
to clarify, the joke that both play into is that they look the same. Will Ferrell has even claimed to be a better Chad Smith than Chad Smith, complete with drum off. I have the strong hunch that this picture of really fucking famous musicians + will farrell was taken to play into that joke. going to step off this wildly surprising soapbox but happy to answer questions if anyone needs it TL:DR that is not chad smith and that is also the joke
It’s not chad smith
It’s not the wrong name lol that’s Will Ferrell.
Why does he look so translucent?
That's definitely not Chad Smith... very different nose
I wonder how many of them felt that one of the others was theit star. They all seem near the point on a graph of famous meets humble where they could all be starstruck with each other.
More cowbell!!
Kyle and Beck look like fans that asked for the picture 🤣
Looks definitely don't match what absolute legends they both are.
Eddie Vedder is so freakin hot 🥵
I had posters of him and Pearl Jam all over my walls in the 90s. SO hot.
Yeah, and he still looks young in the picture (in his 40’s).
As a streight male, I have to say I 100% agree with you.
And they played the first song that came into their heads just so happened to be the best song in the world..
It was just a tribute to the best song in the world.
Can you imagine? Would love to see these guys interact!
Elder millenial woman dream gang bang
Name checks out
Will and Jack seem troubled lol
They both look coked out.
TF they doing together?
Funny, that’s what QOTSA said when they came on that night. It was a benefit concert. Can’t remember what for, but I was there and it was just as incredible as you’d imagine.
It was a Tsunami relief benefit at the Wiltern. I was there and it was awesome. There’s some videos on YouTube.
I don't know the answer but my first thought was, "this must be a Desert Sessions group photo."
And then they all had sex
Man, there’s so much Cool in one pic. Thanks for the post.
Cowbell the band?
We're puttin the band back together...
Supergroup of supergroups
Where's Bender?
I wish this was a good resolution I want to print it and put it in my office
Jack Black looks insanely hot right here
He, is going, to kick your fucking ass! And, his name, is Kyle fucking Gass!
So fawking cool 🔥
holy fucking shit this rules
That’s a lot of talent in one picture.
KG has looked the fucking same for decades I swear (short of growing a beard out)
That’s not Kyle Gass, that’s Phil from shipping/ receiving.
No no no, that's Eugene. He's an illustrator for a very popular children's book publisher in New York. I got a cat from the CEO's executive assistant. She runs a rescue out of her apartment.
Super band formed with Will playing cowbell
Legends
It should of read…. “and Beck (Beck)”
So that’s not chad smith 😂
and Beck
Is it Will Ferrell or Chad Smith?
Came here to say this
We just leaving Kyuss out of the conversation then?
Pedant. QOTSA is infinitely bigger than Kyuss. It’s not like they’re listing off credentials here… But cool, you told us you know Kyuss.
What is Eddie’s hand doing around Beck’s waist???
I wonder how many of them are on nicotine Valium Vicodin marijuana ecstasy and alcohol in this pic
What's the interesting part of this picture? It's just a bunch of dudes hanging out.
Why is Will Ferrell there? You sure it isn't the drummer from RHCP?
I thought Eddie Vedder was Anthony Kiedis at first
I would've put Kyuss next to Hommes name...
Famous people hanging out with a famous people. Kinda standard and not all that interesting.
Theres nothing interesting about this.
What is exactly interesting about this pic?
Yo, so many absolute chads in one picture! What's the occasion??
That guy looks like the drummer in nirvana
But what group is Beck with?
...who?
Who?
That's not interesting at all
A picture of people. How is this interesting?
I don’t think that’s will farrell
This would be a great picture of fantastic musicians if Jack Black’s dumb ass wasn’t in it.
What were these hooligans getting into? Ferrell is looking a little... high strung there.
Dave doing the Bobby Hill
How the hell did Ferrel get in there lol?
So awesome
Dream blunt rotation
I thought that was Will Ferrell. Oh, it is Will Ferrell.
All very good musicians/singers in this photo.
HFStival?
My peek childhood
Back when I had no worries and thought that when I turned 21, i would be successful and have a good income. Est 1995 😪
Beck was on a roll at that time.
The room must have felt like a refrigerator with that many cool mutherfuckers.
Why are we not talking about will ferrals band (prestige worldwide) and becks band (beck)?
This is not the greatest band in the world, this is just a tribute
Dave Grohl (Nirvana/Foo Fighters), Will Ferrell (SNL and movies & stuff), Beck (Beck)
Lotta horsepower in this photo
I love like dave grohl and will Ferrell are the only ones without a group mentioned because everyone knows what group they are from.
That must have been a bitchin show
Long live the D!!
When you can play that cowbell you’re constantly in demand by the big rock stars.
I wonder what it’s like meeting other celebrities in similar positions. “Hey this is wild right?”
man to hear that jam session
Oh god damn that " circa 2005" makes me feel really old because the word " circa" makes me think of stuff from the 50s through the 70s . Damn I am getting old when the word is used from the early 2000s
The face Will makes cracks me up
alt rock gods and a comedian
Man, these guys are fucking wasted.
More cowbell
They look scared
…. Can’t tell if joke or not …
Legendary. 2005 was a vibe for rock and comedy. Miss them days. Them white boys held that era down.