Red Hot Chili Peppers

Red Hot Chili Peppers are an influential American rock band from Los Angeles, formed in 1982. The classic lineup features Anthony Kiedis on vocals, Flea on bass, John Frusciante on guitar, and Chad Smith on drums. Fusing alternative rock with funk, punk, hip hop, and psychedelic influences, the band has shaped genres such as funk metal and rap rock. Over their career, they have sold more than 120 million records worldwide and hold records for the most number-one singles, top-ten songs, and weeks at number one on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart. They have earned three Grammy Awards, were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Notable albums include Blood Sugar Sex Magik, Californication, By the Way, and Stadium Arcadium. Despite multiple lineup changes, the Red Hot Chili Peppers remain a dominant force in modern rock music.