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

Chad Childers — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 03:59:51 +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, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rise Against + More Set for Orion Fest in Detroit

Dave Kim — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 15:10:06 +0000

The music landscape in Detroit is about to get a lot louder this June. Metallica are bringing their Orion Music + More Festival to Belle Isle, along with Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rise Against, electronic artist Bassnectar and more.

Red Hot Chili Peppers, Tom Petty, Foster the People + More to Headline 2013 Firefly Festival

Dave Kim — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:20:53 +0000

The Firefly Music Festival is quickly turning into one of the premiere summer music destinations. Organizers have revealed the lineup for the second annual event, which includes heavy hitters like the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Foster the People 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 Help Put Lollapalooza Back on Track After Storm Delay

Dave Kim — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 17:41:42 +0000

Despite a two-and-a-half-hour delay and the evacuation of Grant Park in Chicago due to a severe thunderstorm, Lollapalooza bounced back with a revised schedule for Saturday (August 4) to keep festival goers happy. Lolla vets Red Hot Chili Peppers helped keep the vibe alive with their headlining set on the Red Bull Soundstage.

New Chili Peppers Vid – Does It Rock Or Not?

JT — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 00:15:47 +0000

Brendan’s Death Song is the next release from the Chili’s. I kind of suspected it would be when they presented it in concert at the Van Andel back in May. The vid was shot in New Orleans, Louisiana in homage of longtime RHCP friend, Brendan Mullen. It’s a moving piece that still somehow manages to [...]

Red Hot Chili Peppers to Play in Israel for the Very First Time

Dave Kim — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 16:30:07 +0000

The Red Hot Chili Peppers have accomplished a lot in their almost 30-year career. They have sold over 65 million albums worldwide, sold out venues everywhere and were just inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. However, the band can add a first to their impressive list when they perform live in Israel later this year.

Win Last-Minute Red Hot Chili Peppers Tickets This Friday

Dave Kim — Thu, 24 May 2012 21:44:03 +0000

97.9 GRD is proud to present the Red Hot Chili Peppers this Saturday (May 26) at Van Andel Arena. A limited amount of tickets were just released for the show. We have one more round of tickets to give away starting tomorrow with Shaffee! Listen to Shaffee starting at 3pm this Friday as he’ll be [...]

Red Hot Chili Peppers Show 'Gratitude' for Late Beastie Boy Adam 'MCA' Yauch

Joe Robinson — Sun, 06 May 2012 11:09:27 +0000

The tributes keep rolling in for Adam “MCA” Yauch. Friday night’s (May 4) Red Hot Chili Peppers concert at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., was dedicated by the band to the late, great Beastie Boy, who passed away earlier that day after a three-year battle with cancer — and, as reported by Billboard, honored him in the most poignant of ways.

Radiohead, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Phish Lead Bonnaroo Lineup

Dave Kim — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:49:28 +0000

Another day, another music festival lineup. The ever popular Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival has announced who will be performing at the event. Radiohead, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Phish will headline the four-day party, June 7-10 in Manchester, TN. The full list of acts is as eclectic as years past, which sees the likes [...]

Red Hot Chili Peppers to Headline Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids

Dave Kim — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:35:14 +0000

Rumors have been floating around that the Red Hot Chili Peppers would make room for Grand Rapids in their massive U.S. tour. I’m stoked to report that the rumors are true! The Chili Peppers will hit Van Andel Arena in downtown Grand Rapids this May. The rock veterans are making the rounds across the country [...]

Red Hot Chili Peppers Postpone Tour After Anthony Keidis Undergoes Surgery

Dave Kim — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:17:23 +0000

Red Hot Chili Peppers were set to kick off their U.S. tour later this month but are now forced to push things back after frontman Anthony Keidis suffered a foot injury. The Chili Peppers posted the bad news on their official website, stating that Keidis went under the knife for multiple foot injuries. “Red Hot [...]

Guns N' Roses, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Beastie Boys Lead Class of 2012 for Rock Hall of Fame

Dave Kim — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:10:26 +0000

The inductees for the 2012 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame are ironically a little younger than those in years past. Grand Rapids native Anthony Kiedis and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Guns N’ Roses and the Beastie Boys are among the artists who will get their day to shine this April in Cleveland. They [...]

Red Hot Chili Peppers, Foo Fighters, Radiohead Nominated for Grammy Awards

Dave Kim — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:51:05 +0000

The nominees for the 54th annual Grammy Awards were announced and they contain a few surprises. Rock staples like Red Hot Chili Peppers, Death Cab For Cutie, Radiohead and Foo Fighters are up for trophies, but indie stars Foster the People, The Black Keys and Bon Iver were also able to get Grammy nods. The [...]

Record Store Day Releases on Black Friday Include Nirvana, Beastie Boys, Red Hot Chili Peppers

Dave Kim — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 14:56:04 +0000

The holidays are just around the corner and the retail Armageddon known as Black Friday will be upon us sooner than you think. Shoppers will stuff their faces on Thanksgiving and then wait in line for hours just to get a crappy DVD player for $20. Record Store Day wants you to remember your local record shop on Black Friday and revealed some awesome releases that will be available from artists like Nirvana, All That Remains, The Black Keys and more.

Guns N' Roses, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Cure Nominated for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Dave Kim — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 17:43:44 +0000

The latest crop of nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame were announced today, with Guns N’ Roses leading the pack. Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Cure (who are my favorite band of all time) and 12 more artists are also on the ballot. Hip-hop icons Eric B. & Rakim, Joan Jett & [...]

John Frusciante Dealing With Insane Stalker Woman

Andy Green — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 15:31:42 +0000

Poor John Frusciante, he is no longer with The Red Hot Chili Peppers but things have definitely not calmed down. A psychotic and "often drunk" woman is giving him the willies. The woman has been been sending Frusciante insane emails that he describes as "long, rambling and overtly emotional."

Catchy New Red Hot Chili Peppers Single, 'The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie,' Hits the Internet

Chris M. Junior — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 19:13:36 +0000

Flea’s thick, funky bass line, Chad Smith’s danceable drum beat, Anthony Kiedis’ rhythmic lead vocal and newcomer Josh Klinghoffer’s tasteful guitar work — it all adds up to the new Red Hot Chili Peppers single, ‘The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie,’ which can now be heard online.

Red Hot Chili Peppers Reveal New Album Artwork

WGRD — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 20:31:07 +0000

The Red Hot Chili Peppers have always made an effort to include a provocative visual component with their music, an aesthetic that has encompassed everything from their outlandish stage getups to the memorably bold covers for albums like 'Blood Sugar Sex Magik' and 'Mother's Milk.'

The band is continuing that tradition with the cover for their next release, 'I'm With You,' due August 30 from their longtime label, Warner Bros. Records. The strikingly minimal image, assembled by designer Damien Hirst, is a close-up shot of a fly resting on a pill that has the album title printed on it.

Red Hot Chili Peppers' Flea Says Band Almost Broke Up

Dave Kim — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 15:37:46 +0000

Red Hot Chili Peppers are ready to unleash their new album, I’m With You, on August 30, which would be their first since 2006′s double-disc Stadium Arcadium. However, according to bassist Flea, the group was pretty close to throwing in the towel. Speaking to Spinner (via NME), Flea admits that things were pretty tense after touring [...]