Bad News for FleaBad News for FleaThe stuffed-animal pants he wore in the song's music video met a tragic fate.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
Flea Wants to Redo RHCP DebutFlea Wants to Redo RHCP DebutBassist says he can't talk bandmates into addressing his regrets.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Flea Talks Bandmate Anthony Kiedis Flea Talks Bandmate Anthony Kiedis Red Hot Chili Peppers bandmates reduced each other to tears during interview for bassist's podcast series.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
RHCP & Pumpkins at BottleRockRHCP & Pumpkins at BottleRockEclectic lineup also featured Sheryl Crow, Nile Rodgers, Duran Duran and an appearance by Sammy Hagar. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
When RHCP Fired Dave NavarroWhen RHCP Fired Dave Navarro"There was no way this band could work," Anthony Kiedis later recalled.Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
How John Frusciante Re-Balanced After Busy Chili Peppers YearHow John Frusciante Re-Balanced After Busy Chili Peppers YearTwo consecutive albums with the band left guitarist feeling the need to "clear my head."Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
John Frusciante Nearly Abandoned Eddie Van Halen Tribute SoloJohn Frusciante Nearly Abandoned Eddie Van Halen Tribute SoloRed Hot Chili Peppers guitarist struggled with concept behind end section of "Eddie."Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Why Rick Rubin and Beastie Boys Ran From Chili Peppers RehearsalWhy Rick Rubin and Beastie Boys Ran From Chili Peppers RehearsalAnthony Kiedis recalls 1985 moment when producer believed "somebody was gonna get murdered."Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
John Frusciante Channeled ‘70s Prog for ‘Dream Canteen’ AlbumJohn Frusciante Channeled ‘70s Prog for ‘Dream Canteen’ AlbumGenesis and Pink Floyd influences Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist, alongside Eddie Van Halen and Kurt Cobain.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Josh Klinghoffer Recalls ‘Stifling’ Red Hot Chili Peppers TenureJosh Klinghoffer Recalls ‘Stifling’ Red Hot Chili Peppers TenureFormer guitarist says the band was resistant to experimenting with new sounds. Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Red Hot Chili Peppers, ‘Return of the Dream Canteen': Album ReviewRed Hot Chili Peppers, ‘Return of the Dream Canteen': Album ReviewTheir second album of 2022 is not as good as the first one.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
Red Hot Chili Peppers Tease Eddie Van Halen-Inspired Song ‘Eddie’Red Hot Chili Peppers Tease Eddie Van Halen-Inspired Song ‘Eddie’Hear a clip of the song before its official release. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin