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Red Hot Chili Peppers Drummer Chad Smith Lobbies Congress for Music Education Support

Chad Childers — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 16:50:51 +0000

Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith is a man who respects the craft of music and embraces its many forms, so it's no surprise that he'd be willing to speak out on behalf of music education in Washington, D.C. Smith did just that earlier this week, speaking to members of Congress about music funding in public schools.

Metallica Tap Red Hot Chili Peppers, Deftones + More for 2013 Orion Festival

Liz Ramanand — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 15:17:10 +0000

Metallica started 2013 in a big way by revealing that they would be staging their second annual Orion Music + More Festival in Detroit on June 8 and 9. Now, the band has unveiled the bands that will join them at the two-day extravaganza. Among the acts sharing the stage with Metallica will be Red Hot Chili Peppers, Deftones, Rise Against and more.

2013 Coachella Fest Boasts Red Hot Chili Peppers, How to Destroy Angels, Social Distortion + More

Mary Ouellette — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 16:01:53 +0000

After months of anticipation and many fictitious rumors, the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival has revealed its official 2013 lineup. The diverse group of performers run the creative gamut from rock to indie to electronica and more, all while mixing the best of new artists on the rise with veteran artists in their prime.

Red Hot Chili Peppers' Flea to Reveal 2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Class

Chad Childers — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 18:49:45 +0000

It's been a big year for Red Hot Chili Peppers that included their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. As a new member, Flea will take advantage of his freshly minted status in order to get the first look at the new class of Rock and Roll Hall of Famers. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the bassist extraordinaire will be on hand this Tuesday (Dec. 11) to reveal which acts will join his band in the Rock Hall.

"The Other F Word" Documentary: Punk Rock Icons Make Parenting Hilarious and Heartbreaking

Lisa Sanchez — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 22:03:44 +0000

I did a review of the book “Punk Rock Dad” by Pennywise lead singer Jim Lindberg and now it’s time to check out the documentary “The Other F Word,” based on the book. The best part about this documentary? It brought in some heavy hitters in the punk rock lifestyle and community to participate in the story. They cry, laugh, get angry, and share their darkest secrets. Here’s why you should check it out!

Red Hot Chili Peppers' Flea Shows Support for Suspended UCLA Basketball Star

Chad Childers — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 00:47:27 +0000

There's no doubt that Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea is definitely an avid basketball fan, and that his loyalties lie with his Los Angeles home teams. On Friday night, he won over numerous UCLA fans while donning a homemade t-shirt in support of suspended basketball star Shabazz Muhammad as he performed the national anthem.

Red Hot Chili Peppers' Josh Klinghoffer Questions Rock Hall Induction Process

Chad Childers — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 16:14:52 +0000

Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist Josh Klinghoffer would be considered "the new guy" in the band, but he still got to experience a milestone with the group earlier this year when they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. For the guitarist though, he's not sure what it all means at this point.

Red Hot Chili Peppers Close Out Saturday Lineup of Lollapalooza After Long Rain Delay

Mary Ouellette — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 14:30:15 +0000

The second day of the 2012 Lollapalooza festival kicked off yesterday, only to be interrupted by Mother Nature by mid-afternoon. With the threat of thunderstorms looming, all ticket holders and performers were evacuated from Grant Park in Chicago, Ill.

Bridge Made Famous By The Red Hot Chili Peppers Found [VIDEO]

Dubba G — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 16:26:26 +0000

I didn’t know anyone was looking for it but, here it is!! Anthony Kiedis used to shoot up “under the bridge” back in his druggy days (Or should that be ‘daze’?) but never would specify which bridge it was. Kiedis told Rolling Stones David Fricke that; the bridge’s location was “unimportant,” warning: “I don’t want people looking [...]

Red Hot Chili Peppers Pay Tribute to Adam Yauch at Concert

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 05 May 2012 17:24:40 +0000

Red Hot Chili Peppers took the stage at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., on Friday (May 4) for the first of two sold out shows, and the band took care to dedicate the show to Adam Yauch of the Beastie Boys, who tragically passed away mere miles away in his native New York earlier that day after a three-year bout with cancer.

Armless Drummer Rocks The Red Hots [VIDEO]

Dubba G — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 21:38:32 +0000

Look out Rick Allen……. This guy is amazing. He’s got no forearms and only one (good) leg … and he’s great!! No disrepect intended toward Rick Allen who has played the drums with only one arm since losing his in a car accident. (Not only is his an amazing story, but he’s gone on to do so much to [...]

Red Hot Chili Peppers To Release 'We Salute You' Covers EP

Mary Ouellette — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:55:04 +0000

In keeping with the theme of their recent induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Red Hot Chili Peppers are set to release an EP that will feature a collection of cover songs honoring previous Hall of Fame inductees. The song selections were based on artists who have influenced the Chili Peppers throughout their career and run the gamut of styles from the Ramones to the Beach Boys.

Rock Hall Induction Ceremony Closing Jam Features Red Hot Chili Peppers, Slash + More

Olivia Langley — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 13:05:19 +0000

It’s a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame tradition to have a jam session with inductees new and old at the end of the ceremony. This year was no different: After the Red Hot Chili Peppers‘ own three-song set late Saturday night, frontman Anthony Kiedis encouraged others to join them onstage.

Red Hot Chili Peppers Bring Emotion and Funk to Rock Hall Induction Ceremony

Olivia Langley — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 12:34:15 +0000

Red Hot Chili Peppers were the very last act inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio, late Saturday night – and with the ceremony creeping close to the five-hour mark, many in attendance had already split. However, the California funk-rockers were clearly who much of the crowd were waiting to [...]

Lollapalooza 2012 Lineup Confirms Red Hot Chili Peppers + Black Sabbath as Headliners

Jeff Giles — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 13:04:58 +0000

A couple of days ago, we told you rumor had it that the 2012 Lollapalooza lineup would feature Red Hot Chili Peppers and Black Sabbath — and now we can confirm that the rumors were right on the money. This year’s list of acts has been unveiled, and it’s a doozy.

RHCP's to Hold Free Concert fo…whoaaa! What the @#*! is up with Flea in this Picture?!?!?

Buzz Adams — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:52:14 +0000

This post was meant to be about a free show the Red Hot Chili Peppers are putting on for Obama volunteers. And, you can still read all about that here.

The thing that caught my attention was Flea, though.

Lollapalooza 2012 Lineup Reportedly Features Black Sabbath, Red Hot Chili Peppers + More

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 17:20:41 +0000

Looks like Ozzy Osbourne is finally “cool enough” to play at Lollapalooza, seeing as Black Sabbath have been leaked as one of the headliners of the Chicago festival. Also reported to play the 2012 bill are Red Hot Chili Peppers, the Black Keys, Jack White, Die Antwoord, At the Drive-In and many more.

John Frusciante Won't Attend Red Hot Chili Peppers' Rock Hall Induction

Tree Riddle — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 15:19:07 +0000

According to Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith, their April 14 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction will include former members of the band, however, erstwhile guitarist John Frusciante will not be one of them.

Red Hot Chili Peppers Invite Fans To 'Look Around' With Interactive Music Video

Tree Riddle — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:27:41 +0000

A few weeks back, California’s reigning kings of pop rock released a head-spinning music video for their new single ‘Look Around.’ Now there is an interactive version of the clip that lets you do exactly what the song title suggest.

Anthony Kiedis' Foot Surgery Forces Red Hot Chili Peppers to Postpone Tour Dates

Spencer Kaufman — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:00:45 +0000

Red Hot Chili Peppers singer Anthony Kiedis recently underwent surgery for multiple foot injuries, forcing the band to postpone their upcoming U.S. tour dates. Kiedis is expected to make a full recovery after undergoing the surgeries to remove a crushed sesamoid bone and correct a detached flexor tendon in his foot. The tour which was [...]