Following a challenge to a drum battle from the Red Hot Chili Peppers' Chad Smith, comedic actor Will Ferrell has responded. Last week, Smith hit Funny or Die to denigrate Ferrell's drum skills:
"His cowbell work is well-documented, but his drumset skills are nominal based on Step Brothers the film."
Now Ferrell has fired back, taking the opportunity to turn the showdown into a fund raising event:
"If we can raise $300,000 for Cancer For College. I will face off with you in the greatest drum vs. cowbell showdown the world has ever seen. We can do it on stage at a Red Hot Chili Peppers concert or in front of a mutually convenient public library."
Smith was quick to retort: "Hey Will, I've logged back in JUST to accept your challenge. Bring IT!"
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