1. Red Hot Chili Peppers Alternative Rock Icons

2. Band Member Timeline

3. Band History And Accolades Formed in 1983 in Los Angeles Released 10 studio albums Bassist Flea and vocalist Anthony Kiedis are the only remaining original members Winners of 7 Grammy Awards 80 Million records sold worldwide Members of Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame

4. Listening Guide

5. Under The Bridge From the Album Blood Sugar Sex Magik Peaked at #2 on Billboard Hot 100 Under The Bridge is a song RHCP vocalist Anthony Kiedis wrote about his struggle with drug use, and the feeling of loneliness that drugs left him with. Musically, the song puts the lead guitar front and center over soft drums and bass. Vocally, Kiedis uses a very wide range to create a soulful sound Song Link

6. Soul To Squeeze Originally used as a B-side, the song became one of the group’s most popular when it was re- released on their Greatest Hits album Somewhat similar in feel to “Under The Bridge,” the song deals with Kiedis’ struggle with addiction from a young age. Depression is another major theme lyrically The late Saturday Night Live favorite Chris Farley makes an appearance in the music video Song Link

7. Can’t Stop From the album By The Way Derivative of vintage Chili Peppers sounds, the song combines layered, technical guitar and drums with elements of funk and rap Lyrical meaning is somewhat unclear, and there are several interpretations Noted for its’ unique music video, which features abstract live-art pieces inspired by Australian artist Erwin Wurm Song Link

8. Bibliography Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/RHCPtv)https://www.youtube.com/user/RHCPtv Red Hot Chili Peppers Official Website (https://www.redhotchilipeppers.com)https://www.redhotchilipeppers.com “50 Things You Never Knew About Red Hot Chili Peppers” (https://www.nme.com)https://www.nme.com