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.
Out in L. A.
Red Hot Chili Peppers Lyrics
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Along with six million others in this place called L.A.
L.A. is the place, sets my mind ablaze
For me, it's a race through a cotton pickin' maze
The town makes me jump, it's got a bunch of bad chicks
Well sure, it's got some chumps but I still get my kicks
My body loves to scrump when I lick the ripe pick
Like a come on a thumb
Pop out
The action never stops, I'm as wild as can be
'cause I'm shooting for the top and my best friend is Flea
Oom Chucka Willy knew the balls to pop
But he never met the Tree so he never be-bopped out hop!
Antwan the Swan, from the pretty fish pond
Was a bad mother jumper, you could tell he was strong
He war a cold paisley jacket and a hellified hat
And between his legs was a sweat young lass
He threw a hundred women up against the wall
And he swore to fear that he'd love 'em all
By the time he got to ninety nine, he had to stop
Because that's when he thought that he heard a phone
Last night and the night before, I heard a
Fop outside, then I came in doors
Freak out!
Now that I told you a little something about the Flea
A little something about the Tree, a little something about me
I can't leave you hangin' but my man Shermzy, he swings the yang, he bangs the yang
And now, it's time to hear him do his playin', you better be burning Sherman!
We're all a bunch of brothers livin' in a cool way
Along with six million others in this place called L.A.
Step out!
The lyrics to Red Hot Chili Peppers' "Out in L.A." paint a picture of life in Los Angeles from the perspective of the band. The first stanza highlights the diversity of the city and the energy it provides. The second stanza talks about the excitement and vibrant culture of L.A., but also acknowledges that there are some negative elements. The third stanza introduces various characters, including Oom Chucka Willy and Antwan the Swan, who are described as wild and rebellious. The fourth and final stanza mentions the band's member Sherman and encourages listeners to enjoy his music.
The song's lyrics provide a snapshot of the band's early days in Los Angeles, where they first formed and started playing gigs. It reflects the band's punk rock roots and their love for the city's energy and vibrancy. The lyrics also showcase the band's playful, irreverent sense of humor, which would become a hallmark of their music.
Line by Line Meaning
We're all a bunch of brothers livin' in a cool way
All of us, the people of L.A, are like family and live our lives in a relaxed way
Along with six million others in this place called L.A.
In addition to us 'brothers', there are six million other people that call this place L.A. their home
L.A. is the place, sets my mind ablaze
This place, L.A., gets me excited and stimulates my mind
For me, it's a race through a cotton pickin' maze
For me, life in L.A. feels like a fast-paced competition through a confusing and difficult path
The town makes me jump, it's got a bunch of bad chicks
The city energizes me and there are many attractive women here
Well sure, it's got some chumps but I still get my kicks
Admittedly, there are some foolish people here, but I still find enjoyment in L.A.
My body loves to scrump when I lick the ripe pick
I enjoy sexual activity with women
Like a come on a thumb, poppin' hump, hump, hump
I have a high sex drive and enjoy engaging in sexual activity
Pop out
This phrase appears to be a nonsensical exclamation with no discernible meaning
The action never stops, I'm as wild as can be
The excitement and stimulation in L.A. never end, causing me to act in a wild manner
'cause I'm shooting for the top and my best friend is Flea
I have ambitious goals and aspirations, and my closest friend is someone called Flea
Oom Chucka Willy knew the balls to pop
This appears to be nonsense with no clear meaning
But he never met the Tree so he never be-bopped out hop!
However, he never got to meet 'the Tree' and be like him
Antwan the Swan, from the pretty fish pond
A person called Antwan, from a place called the 'pretty fish pond'
Was a bad mother jumper, you could tell he was strong
Antwan was a tough and strong individual
He war a cold paisley jacket and a hellified hat
Antwan wore a fashionable outfit consisting of a paisley jacket and stylish hat
And between his legs was a sweat young lass
Antwan engaged in sexual activity with a young woman
He threw a hundred women up against the wall
Antwan had sexual relations with many women
And he swore to fear that he'd love 'em all
He claimed to love all of the women he had been with
By the time he got to ninety nine, he had to stop
However, after 99 women, he had to stop
Because that's when he thought that he heard a phone
This nonsensical line implies that Antwan may have been interrupted by an outside force or event
Last night and the night before, I heard a Fop outside, then I came in doors
This line has no clear meaning and appears to be nonsensical
Freak out!
This is an exclamation to encourage excitement, enthusiasm, or impulsivity
Now that I told you a little something about the Flea
Referring back to an earlier mention of a person called Flea, the artist goes on to say that they have shared some information about him
A little something about the Tree, a little something about me
Continuing from the previous line, the singer has also shared information about 'the Tree' and some facts about themselves
I can't leave you hangin' but my man Shermzy, he swings the yang, he bangs the yang
Referencing a person called Shermzy, he is described as someone who balances life and makes things happen
And now, it's time to hear him do his playin', you better be burning Sherman!
It's almost time to hear Shermzy perform, and the singer encourages people to get excited for him
Step out!
This appears to be another nonsensical exclamation with no clear meaning
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., MoeBeToBlame, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MICHAEL BALZARY, ANTHONY KIEDIS
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Alex Alvarez
on Californication
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Young girls aspire to Hollywood fame and fortune while reciting memorable movie quotes
If you desire superficial fame and materialistic success, California is the place to be
California represents the epitome of the quintessential Western society
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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