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.
Search And Destroy
Red Hot Chili Peppers Lyrics
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I'm a runaway son of the nuclear A-bomb
I am a world's forgotten boy
The one who searches and destroys
Honey gotta help me please
Somebody gotta save my soul
Baby detonate for me
Look out honey, 'cause I'm using technology
Ain't got time to make no apology
Soul radiation in the dead of night
Love in the middle of a fire fight
Honey gotta strike me blind
Somebody gotta save my soul
Baby penerate my mind
And I'm the world's forgotten boy
The one who's searchin', searchin' to destroy
And honey I'm the world's forgotten boyt
The one who's searchin', searchin' to destroy
Forgotten boy, forgotten boy
Forgotten boy said hey forgotten boy
The lyrics of Red Hot Chili Peppers' "Search and Destroy" speak to the iconography of the rock and roll rebel: the street-walking cheetah with a heart full of napalm, and the runaway son of the nuclear A-bomb. The song embodies the Punk rock attitude of the mid-70s; a time where rock and roll was not just music, but it was the agent of change. The song's heavy guitar riffs combined with Anthony Kiedis' piercing vocals create a feeling of rebellion and adventure, giving the listener the sense that they could take on the world with a heart full of courage.
The first line in the chorus, "Honey gotta help me please, Somebody gotta save my soul," showcases the need for someone to help and save the singer from becoming accustomed to monotony in life. The next line in the chorus, "Baby detonate for me," perhaps illustrates the singer's love for chaos and disrupting the status quo. The song's driving beat paired with this message creates a sense of urgency and restlessness, which links back to Punk's message of dissatisfaction with the current state of things.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm a street walking cheetah with a heart full of napalm
I am a dangerous and explosive person, always moving and ready to erupt.
I'm a runaway son of the nuclear A-bomb
I come from a destructive background and am bound to cause chaos wherever I go.
I am a world's forgotten boy
I am disregarded and overlooked by society, with no hope of redemption.
The one who searches and destroys
I am constantly seeking out and causing destruction in my path.
Honey gotta help me please
I am desperately asking for assistance in escaping my dangerous tendencies.
Somebody gotta save my soul
I need someone to prevent me from self-destructing and causing harm to myself and others.
Baby detonate for me
I am requesting an explosive release of my emotions and desires.
Look out honey, 'cause I'm using technology
I am utilizing advanced methods and devices to achieve my goals, potentially with destructive outcomes.
Ain't got time to make no apology
I am not willing to show remorse for my actions or take responsibility for their consequences.
Soul radiation in the dead of night
I am emitting a hazardous and toxic energy that harms others, even in the darkest of times.
Love in the middle of a fire fight
Amidst all the chaos and destruction, I still crave affection and attention.
Honey gotta strike me blind
I am asking for a release from my destructive tendencies, even if it means losing sight of reality.
Baby penerate my mind
I am seeking a deep and penetrating connection with someone who can help me overcome my destructive tendencies.
And I'm the world's forgotten boy
I am the ultimate example of someone who is overlooked by society and left to fend for themselves.
The one who's searchin', searchin' to destroy
I am on a constant search for more destruction and chaos, with no end in sight.
Forgotten boy, forgotten boy
I am constantly reminded of my lack of importance and worth in society.
Forgotten boy said hey forgotten boy
I am trying to make contact with someone who understands my struggles and can help me overcome them.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: James Osterberg, James Williamson
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