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.
Readymade
Red Hot Chili Peppers Lyrics
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Readymade, readymade
Steady as the rhythm rolls
Readymade, readymade
And this is how the story goes
I've got a cousin making beats
We're gonna rocket to Ramone's
In the city of Pomona, go
Readymade, readymade
Steady as the rhythm rolls
Readymade, readymade
And this is how the story goes
And if I give to you my second sight
You got it
And if I stay the course, I'll stay the night
Come get it
Readymade, readymade
Baby oughta celebrate
Readymade, readymade
And now it's time to deviate
I've got a sister making babies
With a Black and Decker blow torch
We're gonna flop it all night
In the middle of the back porch, yeah
Readymade, readymade
Baby oughta celebrate
Readymade, readymade
And now it's time to deviate
And if I give to you my second sight
You got it
And if I stay the course, I'll stay the night
Come get it
Oh, clean it up, Johnny
Readymade, readymade
Rockin' for the sake of slade
Readymade, readymade
Listen but don't be afraid
I've got a brother making trouble
In the state of Caledonia
I wish I knew another way
But I'm gonna have to clone ya, hey
Readymade, readymade
Rockin' for the sake of slade
Readymade, readymade
Listen but don't be afraid
And if I give to you my second sight
You got it
And if I stay the course, I'll stay the night
Come get it
The lyrics to Red Hot Chili Peppers' "Readymade" represent a stream-of-consciousness narrative that jumps from one topic to the next, seemingly without rhyme or reason. The chorus "Readymade, readymade, steady as the rhythm rolls" represents the band's repetitive and almost hypnotic sound. The song tells the story of various family members and acquaintances of the singer who are involved in different creative pursuits.
The first verse mentions the singer's cousin who makes beats in Arizona and their plan to go to the legendary nightclub, Ramone's, in Pomona. The second verse describes the singer's sister who is a mother and artist, using a black and decker blow torch for her work. The final verse references the singer's brother causing trouble in California and the desire to clone him.
The repeating refrain of "And if I give to you my second sight, you got it" suggests a willingness to share one's vision and insight with others. The song encourages creative expression and fearlessness. The overall message seems to be that anyone can be a star, as long as they have a willingness to take risks and experiment.
Line by Line Meaning
Readymade, readymade
We have everything prepared for us and ready to go
Steady as the rhythm rolls
Our journey ahead will be smooth and consistent
And this is how the story goes
This is how our adventure will unfold
I've gotta cousin making beats
I know someone who creates music
Deep down in Arizona
They live far away in a distant state
We're gonna rocket to Ramone's
We'll head to a music venue called Ramone's
In the city of Pomona, go
The location of Ramone's is in Pomona
And if I give to you my second sight
If I share my knowledge and perception with you
You got it
You'll understand and possess it
And if I stay the course I'll stay the night
If I continue on my path, I'll remain with you
Come get it
Join me and share in the experience
Baby oughta celebrate
We should commemorate and be happy
And now it's time to deviate
It's time to change things up and try something different
I've gotta sister making babies
I know someone who is pregnant
With a black and decker blow torch
Using a power tool to achieve something, possibly unconventional
We're gonna fop it all night
We'll party all night long
In the middle of the back torch, yeah
The location of the party is at the back of the area with the torch
Rockin' for the sake of Slade
Playing music just for the love of it, not for any other reason
Listen but don't be afraid
Pay attention and take it all in, don't be scared
I've gotta brother making trouble
My family member is causing issues
In the state of California
This is happening in the state of California
I wish I knew another way
I'd prefer to approach the situation differently
But I'm gonna have to clone you, hey
I'll have to copy you and replicate the behavior
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Anthony Kiedis, Chad Smith, Michael 'Flea' Balzary, John Frusciante
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on Californication
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Even in the face of disaster, the draw and allure of the Californian dream or illusion created by Hollywood remains strong
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