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ON NOW : Scott Mills
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Scott Mills Scott entertains the nation.

ON NEXT : 16:00 Greg James

12 Sep 2011

BBC Maida Vale Studios

Zane Lowe Sessions Red Hot Chili Peppers, Red Hot Chili Peppers

Red Hot Chili Peppers

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Red Hot Chili Peppers Biography

Red Hot Chili Peppers (also commonly known as the "Chili Peppers" or abbreviated as RHCP) are an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1983. The group's musical style primarily consists of rock with an emphasis on funk, as well as elements from other genres such as punk rock and psychedelic rock. When played live, they incorporate many aspects of jam band due to the improvised nature of much of their performances. Currently, the band consists of founding members Anthony Kiedis (vocals) and Michael "Flea" Balzary (bass), longtime drummer Chad Smith, and guitarist Josh Klinghoffer, who joined in late 2009, following the departure of John Frusciante. Red Hot Chili Peppers have won seven Grammy Awards, and sold over 80 million records worldwide. The Red Hot Chili Peppers came in at # 30 on VH1's 100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock. The Chili Peppers ranked # 72 on VH1's 100 Sexiest Artists, as well as placing # 128 on the Top Pop Artists of the Past 25 Years chart. In 2012, they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The band's original line-up featured guitarist Hillel Slovak and drummer Jack Irons, alongside Kiedis and Flea.

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