05/19/2026
Did anyone catch the season finale this weekend? 👀
Chad Smith () - the LEGENDARY drummer for the Red Hot Chili Peppers - opened the show doing his best 🔥 Will Ferrell impression and then got to share the stage with none other than Paul McCartney. Awesome.
But here's why we're feeling extra proud: Chad has a special place in Cabo Wabo Cantina history. When Cabo Wabo founder Sammy Hagar brought us to Las Vegas, Chad was right there to help christen the opening - alongside Sammy and the incomparable Michael Anthony - Sammy’s bandmate since their Van Halen days. The three of them also shared the stage as part of the supergroup Chickenfoot, one of rock's most legendary collaborations.
So watching Chad kill it on SNL felt like a full-circle moment. 🤘
All roads lead back to Cabo Wabo Cantina. Chad - you're always welcome back. We’ll roll out the red carpet and you can dine on tacos, burritos, and Sammy’s shrimp to your heart’s content. 👇 Sharing a throwback photo to the ORIGINAL - Michael, Toby Keith, Sammy and Chad.