Red Hot Chili Peppers

Choose not a life of imitation

I've just finished reading Scar Tissue by Anthony Kiedis. It's an absolute trip and I couldn't put it down. Kiedis takes us into his world and through his life, laying everything bare and sparing no gory detail. If you haven't had a chance to read it yet, I highly encourage it. Acid for the Children, by Flea, is another great read. Flea writes about his life before the band, including his teenage years in LA with Kiedis. It's a beautiful book. This page is my humble tribute to them and the band that brings so much love to my life.

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Deconstructed RHCP logo

Red Hot Chili Peppers were formed in Los Angeles by singer Anthony Kiedis, guitarist Hillel Slovak, bassist Flea, and drummer Jack Irons, classmates at Fairfax High School. Early band names included Tony Flow and the Miraculously Majestic Masters of Mayhem.

Mother's Milk (1989)

Mother's Milk is the fourth studio album by the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Released on August 16, 1989, Mother's Milk peaked at number 52 on the U.S. Billboard 200. Single "Knock Me Down" reached number six on the charts. "Higher Ground" peaked at number eleven. Band members: John Frusciante, Flea, Anthony Kiedis, Chad Smith, Hillel Slovak, and Jack Irons.

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Blood Sugar Sex Magik (1991)

RHCP's fifth studio album, released on September 24, 1991. Produced by Rick Rubin, the musical style differs notably from the band's previous album Mother's Milk (1989), reducing the use of heavy metal guitar riffs and accentuating the melodic songwriting contributions of guitarist John Frusciante. Band members: John Frusciante, Flea, Anthony Kiedis, and Chad Smith.

Californication (1999)

Soft spoken with a broken jaw
Step outside but not to brawl

RHCP's seventh studio album, released on June 8, 1999. Also produced by Rick Rubin. Californication marked the return of John Frusciante, who had previously appeared on Mother's Milk and Blood Sugar Sex Magik, to replace Dave Navarro as the band's guitarist.

By the Way (2002)

By the Way sold more than 286,000 copies in its first week, and peaked at number two on the Billboard 200. Released July 9, 2002.

Singles include "By the Way," "The Zephyr Song," "Can't Stop," and "Universally Speaking".

Stadium Arcadium (2006)

Stadium Arcadium was released on May 9, 2006. It graced us with five singles: "Dani California", "Tell Me Baby", "Snow (Hey Oh)", and "Hump de Bump", along with the first-ever fan-made music video for the song "Charlie". In the United States Stadium Arcadium became the band's first number-one album. It was the group's last to feature guitarist John Frusciante before his departure in 2009 and return in 2019.

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I'm With You (2011)

I'm With You dropped August 29, 2011. The album made its debut at number one in 18 countries including the United Kingdom, while reaching number two in the United States and Canada. Singles include "The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie" and "Monarchy of Roses".

Band members include Josh Klinghoffer, Anthony Kiedis, Flea, and Chad Smith.