The Red Hot Chili Peppers were formed in Los Angeles by Kiedis, Flea, guitarist Hillel Slovak and drummer Jack Irons. Due to commitments to other bands, Slovak and Irons did not play on the band's 1984 self-titled debut album, which instead featured guitarist Jack Sherman and drummer Cliff Martinez. Slovak rejoined for their second album, Freaky Styley (1985), and Irons for their third, The Uplift Mofo Party Plan (1987). Irons left after Slovak died of a drug overdose in June 1988.
With new recruits Frusciante and Smith, the Red Hot Chili Peppers recorded Mother's Milk (1989) and their first major commercial success, Blood Sugar Sex Magik (1991). Frusciante was uncomfortable with their newfound popularity and left abruptly on tour in 1992. After a series of temporary guitarists, he was replaced by Dave Navarro, who appeared on the group's sixth album, One Hot Minute (1995). Although successful, the album failed to match the critical or popular acclaim of Blood Sugar Sex Magik. Frusciante and Kiedis struggled with drug addiction throughout the 1990s.
In 1998, following Navarro's departure, Frusciante rejoined the band. Their seventh album, Californication (1999), became their biggest commercial success, with 16 million copies sold worldwide. By the Way (2002) and Stadium Arcadium (2006) were also successful; Stadium Arcadium was their first album to reach number one on the Billboard 200 chart. Frusciante left again in 2009 to focus on his solo career; he was replaced by Josh Klinghoffer, who appeared on I'm with You (2011) and The Getaway (2016), before Frusciante rejoined in 2019. They released their 12th album, Unlimited Love, in 2022.
The Chili Peppers' mix of hard rock, funk and hip hop has influenced genres such as funk metal, rap metal, rap rock and nu metal. Kiedis said the band were early to combine "hardcore funk and hip-hop-style vocals", and suggested they had influenced Limp Bizkit, Kid Rock, and Linkin Park. Smith said, "Certainly Anthony's singing style and voice lends itself to being unique, and nobody sounds like him. The cool thing about it is we can play any style of music whether it's hard and fast, or loud or quiet, slow or medium, whatever it is; rock or funk, and it still sounds like us. I'm proud of that because sometimes bands don't have that strong personality where you go, 'Oh, that's boom, right away.'"
The Chili Peppers were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame In April 2012. The induction lineup was Kiedis, Flea, Smith, Klinghoffer, Frusciante, Slovak (represented by his brother James), Irons and Martinez; Frusciante was invited, but did not attend. Navarro and Sherman were not inducted; Sherman said he felt "dishonored". The band performed "By the Way", "Give It Away" and "Higher Ground", which included Irons and Martinez on drums. It was the first time Kiedis and Flea had performed with Irons in more than 20 years.
In 2003, Rolling Stone released their first list of the "500 Greatest Albums of All Time", with Blood Sugar Sex Magik at 310 and Californication at 399. In 2012, a revised list was released, with Californication at 401. In 2020, Rolling Stone released another version of the list, with Blood Sugar Sex Magik at 186 and Californication at 286.
The band received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on March 31, 2022. George Clinton, Woody Harrelson and Bob Forrest unveiled the star at the ceremony.
Blackeyed Blonde
Red Hot Chili Peppers Lyrics
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She's the mystic heat of the Bourbon street dream
She's just made out of flesh and bones
But let me tell you little boy
You better leave her alone
Leroy Brown thought he was bad too
'Till she left him floatin' in the old bayou
She's the kind of girl
She's built like a bomb
She's the blackeyed blackeyed
Blackeyed blond, get down!
That blackeyed beauty with the golden crotch
French electric sex a cock shocking swamp fox
Heaten queen of sleeze she's hot to box
But let me tell you little boy
She'll clean your clock
A slick and sly spy
Stuck in the muck of the moat
Blew his mind to find a diamond in the boat
Double-o-dooms day for Mr. James Bond
She's the blackeyed blackeyed
Blackeyed blond, Get down!
The Red Hot Chili Peppers' song Blackeyed Blonde is a tribute to the mystique and danger of New Orleans, particularly the seductive and fiery women that populate the city. In the lyrics, the singer describes a woman who is both alluring and dangerous, warning the listener to stay away from her. He invokes Leroy Brown, a character made famous in the Jim Croce song of the same name, who thought he was tough until the female protagonist left him floating in the bayou. The chorus celebrates the woman's explosive beauty and warns against underestimating her power: "She's the kind of girl/She's built like a bomb/She's the blackeyed blackeyed/Blackeyed blond, get down!"
As the song continues, the singer describes the woman in increasingly vivid and raunchy terms, referring to her as a "French electric sex a cock shocking swamp fox" and "the queen of sleeze." He warns that she will "clean your clock" and compares her to a spy stuck in the muck of the moat, blowing Mr. James Bond's mind when he finds a diamond in her boat. The woman is again affirmed as a force to be reckoned with: "She's the blackeyed blackeyed/Blackeyed blond, Get down!"
Overall, the lyrics to Blackeyed Blonde are a celebration of the power and allure of strong women, particularly those from New Orleans who embody a certain mystique and danger. The woman described in the song is both beautiful and deadly, and the singer echoes the warning issued by Leroy Brown in Jim Croce's song: don't mess with her, or you might end up lost in the old bayou.
Line by Line Meaning
Pumpin' the blood through the heart of New Orleans
The city of New Orleans is full of life and energy.
She's the mystic heat of the Bourbon street dream
The woman being described is the essence of the Bourbon street atmosphere.
She's just made out of flesh and bones
She's a human being with inherent human flaws.
But let me tell you little boy
The artist is warning someone of the danger involved with this woman.
You better leave her alone
It's best to avoid getting involved with this woman.
Leroy Brown thought he was bad too
The singer is using a story of someone else's failed confrontation to further emphasize the danger.
'Till she left him floatin' in the old bayou
The woman is not to be underestimated and is capable of violence.
She's the kind of girl
The woman is the type of person who embodies a certain attitude or style.
She's built like a bomb
The woman's appearance and demeanor indicate a potential for destruction.
She's the blackeyed blackeyed Blackeyed blond, get down!
This woman is the embodiment of danger, and the listener is instructed to beware.
That blackeyed beauty with the golden crotch
The singer is further describing the woman's alluring appearance.
French electric sex a cock shocking swamp fox
The woman is described in a vivid and provocative manner.
Heaten queen of sleeze she's hot to box
The woman is presented as someone who is both sexually attractive and dangerous.
But let me tell you little boy
The singer is repeating their warning not to get involved with this woman.
She'll clean your clock
The woman is not to be taken lightly, as she has the ability to defeat and destroy someone who tries to oppose her.
A slick and sly spy
The artist is using spy jargon to describe someone who is devious and duplicitous.
Stuck in the muck of the moat
The artist is using imagery to indicate that someone is trapped and in trouble.
Blew his mind to find a diamond in the boat
The singer is describing an unexpected and amazing discovery.
Double-o-dooms day for Mr. James Bond
The singer is referencing James Bond to suggest that this woman is a dangerous and lethal foe.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: MICHAEL PETER BALZARY, ANTHONY KIEDIS, CLIFF MARTINEZ
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Although the sun rises in the East, California remains a constant and established location in contrast to the ever-changing world
Hollywood creates and sells the illusion of the California dream
Spend a lot of money to prevent or delay the physical symptoms of aging
The superficial appearance of celebrities can be deceiving; they may be fighting a personal battle to maintain their image
The rarities and impossible things that are unique to California
The explicit and suggestive nature of the entertainment industry in California
Marry me and be my inspiration to create new things and leave a mark in the world
Young women with information and resources at their disposal may make decisions that lead them down certain paths, such as becoming pregnant at a young age
Owning a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is a symbol of achieving fame and fortune, representative of the Californian dream
Despite space being seen as the most uncertain and mysterious frontier, the idea of it is created by Hollywood and is not a reality
Kurt Cobain, who died before the song was written, may still be listening to music in another realm
The fictional planet Alderaan from Star Wars represents another aspect of the Californian dream or illusion created by Hollywood
People in California are often raised with the idea that control over population is important and necessary
Everyone has experienced being controlled or manipulating others in some way, which is not limited to people being on vacation
While destruction can lead to difficult times, it can also provide the opportunity for new and creative things to be born
Earthquakes, which may be seen as destructive and terrifying, can also be seen as inspiring or beneficial, similar to how a girl's guitar strings vibrate to produce beautiful music
Even in the face of disaster, the draw and allure of the Californian dream or illusion created by Hollywood remains strong
There is no way to measure someone's mental or emotional state, but perhaps you crave these superficial things that come with the Californian illusion
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