Red Hot Chili Peppers

Guitarist was only two years into his tenure with the band when it was welcomed into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Band replaced Foo Fighters in the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival lineup.

Funk rockers have delivered some timeless classics ... and a couple of forgettable releases, too.

Drummer refused to move into Hollywood mansion to record 'Blood Sugar Sex Magik' with bandmates.

Singer says band needed so many lyrics that he had to use every idea that came to him.

Track previews band's upcoming album 'Unlimited Love.'

Chad Smith hails “magic” that returned guitarist has brought to the studio.

The Strokes, Beck, St. Vincent and other major artists will join for various dates.

Josh Klinghoffer has joined the band as a touring musician, making his debut at the Sea.Hear.Now festival.

Pros: Oceanfront views, ample natural light and an expansive chef’s kitchen. Cons: It was built on an ancient burial ground.

Band launched into Jimi Hendrix cover as bonfires burned in the festival crowd.

It was a year of change in the rock world.