Red Hot Chili Peppers Rock OlympicsRed Hot Chili Peppers Rock OlympicsFunk rock legends were part of the handover to the next Olympic host city, Los Angeles.Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Red Hot Chili Peppers Launch TourRed Hot Chili Peppers Launch TourBand performed hits, plus songs from their two most recent albums.Allison RappAllison Rapp
These Two Red Hot Chili Peppers Will Not Shake Your HandThese Two Red Hot Chili Peppers Will Not Shake Your HandPatrick Carney of the Black Keys learned the hard way. Nick DeRisoNick DeRisoBANG ShowbizBANG Showbiz
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