Members
Anthony Kiedislead vocals, original · 1983current
Fleabass guitar, original · 1983current
Chad Smithdrums (drum set) · 1988current
John Fruscianteguitar · 2019current
Cliff Martinezdrums (drum set) · 1983–1986
Hillel Slovakguitar, original · 1983–1983
Jack Ironsdrums (drum set), original · 1983–1983
Jack Shermanguitar · 1983–1984- Hillel Slovakguitar · 1985–1988
- Jack Ironsdrums (drum set) · 1986–1988
- D.H. Peligrodrums (drum set) · 1988–1988
- DeWayne “Blackbyrd” McKnightguitar · 1988–1988
- John Fruscianteguitar · 1988–1992
- Anthony Kiedisguitar · 1992–1998
- Arik Marshallguitar · 1992–1993
- Jesse Tobiasguitar · 1993–1993
Dave Navarroguitar · 1993–1998- John Fruscianteguitar · 1998–2009
Josh Klinghofferguitar · 2009–2019
The Red Hot Chili Peppers are an iconic American rock band known for their eclectic mix of genres.
Formed in 1983, the band has undergone numerous lineup changes while maintaining a core identity.
With over 120 million records sold, they are one of the top-selling bands in music history.
Biography
Formation
The Red Hot Chili Peppers were formed in Los Angeles in 1982 by a group of Fairfax High School classmates: Anthony Kiedis (vocals), Flea (bass), Hillel Slovak (guitar), and Jack Irons (drums). Initially named Tony Flow and the Miraculously Majestic Masters of Mayhem, they performed their first show on December 16, 1982. After a few performances, they changed their name to the Red Hot Chili Peppers and began to gain traction in the local music scene. In November 1983, they signed a seven-album deal with EMI America and Enigma Records, leading to the release of their self-titled debut album in August 1984.
Breakthrough and Lineup Changes
The band's early years were marked by lineup changes, with Slovak and Irons leaving in December 1983 to focus on another project. They were replaced by guitarist Jack Sherman and drummer Cliff Martinez. The Peppers' sound evolved through the years, incorporating elements of funk, punk, and rock. The release of their breakthrough album, "Blood Sugar Sex Magik" in 1991, solidified their place in rock history, featuring hits like "Under the Bridge" and "Give It Away." John Frusciante joined the band in 1988, contributing to their signature sound until his departure in 1992. The band continued to evolve, with various members coming and going, including Dave Navarro and Josh Klinghoffer, before Frusciante returned in 2019.
Legacy and Influence
With over 120 million records sold worldwide, the Red Hot Chili Peppers are one of the best-selling bands of all time. They have won multiple awards, including three Grammy Awards and an induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012. Their unique blend of rock, funk, and hip-hop has influenced numerous genres and artists, making them a pivotal force in the music industry. The band continues to tour and release new music, maintaining their status as rock icons.
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Discography
Unlimited Love2022
- 1.Black Summer3:52
- 2.Here Ever After3:50
- 3.Aquatic Mouth Dance4:21
- 4.Not the One4:26
- 5.Poster Child5:18
- 6.The Great Apes5:02
- 7.It’s Only Natural5:34
- 8.She’s a Lover3:41
- 9.These Are the Ways3:56
- 10.Whatchu Thinkin’3:41
- 11.Bastards of Light3:39
- 12.White Braids & Pillow Chair3:41
- 13.One Way Traffic4:11
- 14.Veronica4:29
- 15.Let ’Em Cry4:23
- 16.The Heavy Wing5:31
- 17.Tangelo3:38
Return of the Dream Canteen2022
- 1.Tippa My Tongue4:20
- 2.Peace and Love4:03
- 3.Reach Out4:12
- 4.Eddie5:42
- 5.Fake as Fu@k4:22
- 6.Bella4:51
- 7.Roulette4:57
- 8.My Cigarette4:24
- 9.Afterlife4:14
- 10.Shoot Me a Smile3:43
- 11.Handful4:00
- 12.The Drummer3:23
- 13.Bag of Grins5:06
- 14.La La La La La La La La3:57
- 15.Copperbelly3:45
- 16.Carry Me Home4:13
- 17.In the Snow5:55
- 18.The Shape I’m Takin’3:35
The Getaway2016
- 1.The Getaway4:10
- 2.Dark Necessities5:02
- 3.We Turn Red3:20
- 4.The Longest Wave3:32
- 5.Goodbye Angels4:29
- 6.Sick Love3:41
- 7.Go Robot4:24
- 8.Feasting on the Flowers3:23
- 9.Detroit3:47
- 10.This Ticonderoga3:35
- 11.Encore4:15
- 12.The Hunter4:00
- 13.Dreams of a Samurai6:09
I’m With You2011
- 1.Monarchy of Roses4:11
- 2.Factory of Faith4:19
- 3.Brendan’s Death Song5:38
- 4.Ethiopia3:50
- 5.Annie Wants a Baby3:40
- 6.Look Around3:28
- 7.The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie4:42
- 8.Did I Let You Know4:21
- 9.Goodbye Hooray3:52
- 10.Happiness Loves Company3:33
- 11.Police Station5:35
- 12.Even You Brutus?4:00
- 13.Meet Me at the Corner4:21
- 14.Dance, Dance, Dance3:45
10 Great Songs2009
- 1.Higher Ground3:22
- 2.Good Time Boys5:01
- 3.Fight Like a Brave3:51
- 4.Me and My Friends3:05
- 5.Behind The Sun4:41
- 6.True Men Don’t Kill Coyotes3:38
- 7.Knock Me Down3:43
- 8.If You Want Me to Stay4:05
- 9.Hollywood (Africa)5:02
- 10.Taste the Pain4:33
The Videos2009
- 1.Higher Ground3:22
- 2.Suck My Kiss3:38
- 3.Give It Away4:32
- 4.Under the Bridge4:27
- 5.Aeroplane4:09
- 6.My Friends4:06
- 7.Around the World4:01
- 8.Scar Tissue3:40
- 9.Otherside4:15
- 10.Californication5:21
- 11.Road Trippin’3:23
- 12.By the Way3:37
- 13.The Zephyr Song3:51
- 14.Can’t Stop4:37
- 15.Universally Speaking4:16
- 16.Dani California4:47
Stadium Arcadium2006
- 1.Dani California4:42
- 2.Snow ((Hey Oh))5:35
- 3.Charlie4:38
- 4.Stadium Arcadium5:16
- 5.Hump de Bump3:33
- 6.She’s Only 183:25
- 7.Slow Cheetah5:20
- 8.Torture Me3:45
- 9.Strip My Mind4:19
- 10.Especially in Michigan4:01
- 11.Warlocks3:26
- 12.C’mon Girl3:49
- 13.Wet Sand5:10
- 14.Hey5:40
- 15.Desecration Smile5:02
- 16.Tell Me Baby4:08
- 17.Hard to Concentrate4:02
- 18.21st Century4:22
- 19.She Looks to Me4:06
- 20.Readymade4:31
- 21.If2:53
- 22.Make You Feel Better3:52
- 23.Animal Bar5:25
- 24.So Much I3:45
- 25.Storm in a Teacup3:45
- 26.We Believe3:36
- 27.Turn It Again6:06
- 28.Death of a Martian4:25
Greatest Hits2003
- 1.Under the Bridge4:34
- 2.Give It Away4:46
- 3.Californication5:31
- 4.Scar Tissue3:37
- 5.Soul to Squeeze4:51
- 6.Otherside4:16
- 7.Suck My Kiss3:37
- 8.By the Way3:37
- 9.Parallel Universe4:30
- 10.Breaking the Girl4:56
- 11.My Friends4:10
- 12.Higher Ground3:24
- 13.Universally Speaking4:18
- 14.Road Trippin’3:27
- 15.Fortune Faded3:22
- 16.Save the Population4:06
By the Way2002
- 1.By the Way3:40
- 2.Universally Speaking4:22
- 3.This Is the Place4:20
- 4.Dosed5:18
- 5.Don’t Forget Me4:40
- 6.The Zephyr Song3:56
- 7.Can’t Stop4:31
- 8.I Could Die for You3:15
- 9.Midnight4:57
- 10.Throw Away Your Television3:49
- 11.Cabron3:43
- 12.Tear5:20
- 13.On Mercury3:31
- 14.Minor Thing3:40
- 15.Warm Tape4:18
- 16.Venice Queen6:07
Platinum Collection ’991999
- 1.Scar Tissue3:36
- 2.Higher Ground3:22
- 3.Otherside4:14
- 4.Knock Me Down3:42
- 5.Easily3:50
- 6.Fight Like a Brave3:51
- 7.Road Trippin3:25
- 8.Taste the Pain4:28
- 9.Under the Bridge4:26
- 10.Around the World3:58
- 11.Behind the Sun4:41
- 12.Warped5:04
- 13.Backwoods3:06
- 14.Give It Away4:44
- 15.This Velvet Glove3:45
- 16.Suck My Kiss3:35
- 17.Fire2:01
- 18.My Friends4:03
- 19.Subterranean Homesick Blues2:33
- 20.Aeroplane4:45
Californication1999
- 1.Around the World3:58
- 2.Parallel Universe4:30
- 3.Scar Tissue3:38
- 4.Otherside4:16
- 5.Get on Top3:18
- 6.Californication5:22
- 7.Easily3:51
- 8.Porcelain2:44
- 9.Emit Remmus4:00
- 10.I Like Dirt2:38
- 11.This Velvet Glove3:45
- 12.Savior4:52
- 13.Purple Stain4:13
- 14.Right on Time1:53
- 15.Road Trippin’3:26
Greatest Hits1999
- 1.Around the World4:01
- 2.Other Side4:18
- 3.Scar Tissue3:39
- 4.Californication5:24
- 5.Love Rollercoaster4:39
- 6.My Friends4:05
- 7.Aeroplane4:47
- 8.Warped5:07
- 9.Soul to Squeeze4:55
- 10.Give It Away4:45
- 11.Under the Bridge4:26
- 12.Higher Ground3:25
- 13.Fight Like a Brave3:53
- 14.Blood Sugar Sex Magik (live)4:33
- 15.Show Me Your Soul4:24
- 16.Taste the Pain4:30
- 17.Catholic School Girls Rule1:55
Under the Covers: Essential Red Hot Chili Peppers1998
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One Hot Minute1995
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The Plasma Shaft1995
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The Originals1995
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Out in L.A.1994
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The Best of Red Hot Chili Peppers1994
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What Hits!? Best of Red Hot Chili Peppers1992
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Blood Sugar Sex Magik1991
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Mother’s Milk1989
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The Uplift Mofo Party Plan1987
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Freaky Styley1985
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The Red Hot Chili Peppers1984
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Freaky Styley (Expanded Edition / 2003 Remaster)
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- Warner Bros. Records
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- EMI
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- Warner Music Group
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- EMI Records
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- Capitol Records
Achievements
- Award
- MTV Video Music Award – Breakthrough Video
- Award
- Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance
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- MTV Video Music Award – Viewer's Choice
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- MTV Video Music Award for Best Art Direction
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- MTV Video Music Award for Best Artist Website
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- Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award
- Award
- American Music Award for Favorite Alternative Rock Artist
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- MTV Europe Music Award for Best Rock
- Award
- MTV Video Music Award for Best Direction
- Award
- MTV Europe Music Award for Best Live Act
- Award
- MTV Europe Music Award for Best Album
- Award
- Grammy Award for Best Rock Album
- Award
- American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Band/Duo/Group
- Award
- Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal
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- MOJO Awards
- Award
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: RHCP, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Red Hot Chilly Peppers, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Red Hot Chilli Peppers
The Red Hot Chili Peppers are an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1982, consisting of Flea (bass), Anthony Kiedis (vocals), Chad Smith (drums), and John Frusciante (guitar). Their music incorporates elements of alternative rock, funk, punk rock, hard rock, hip-hop, and psychedelic rock, and has influenced genres including funk metal, rap metal, rap rock, and nu metal. With over 120 million records sold worldwide, the Red Hot Chili Peppers are one of the top-selling bands of all time. They hold the records for most number-one singles on the American Alternative Songs charts (15), most cumulative weeks at number one (91), and most top-ten songs on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart (28). They have won three Grammy Awards, were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012, and in 2022 received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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