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.
Skinny Sweaty Man
Red Hot Chili Peppers Lyrics
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He's sitting at the bar then he's sittin' at the booth
Across the dance floor he does scoot he's the skinny sweaty man in the green suit
The caboose that could he goes toot toot been known to gag and sometimes puke
A very good friend of granny goose he's the skinny sweaty man in the green suit
Skinny sweaty man in the green suit
But good buddy don't be confused
He's full blooded Looney Tune
He's a skinny sweaty man, in his green suit, face-to-face with the man in the moon
His family doctor is Doctor Seuss if you catch him in your soup please don't shoot
A skinny sweaty man in his little suit
Skinny sweaty man in the green suit
He was new in town
A freewheelin' clown
A very funny young duke Hangin' under the roof
Of a place in time United sound
He'll play a little guitar, sing a few blues
He's the kind-a-guy that you can't refuse
Despite the fact that he's no brute
He's the skinny sweaty man in the green suit
Strike the magic groove, make him jerk and move
Like an eight legged freak in snake skin boots
Coming soon to a theater near you
He's the skinny sweaty man in the green suit
Skinny sweaty man in the green suit
The first verse of the song "Skinny Sweaty Man" by the Red Hot Chili Peppers depicts a character who is ostentatious with his money, going from seat to seat in a bar, and dancing around the floor. This character is described as half-man, half-cartoon, though it's hard to tell if this is meant to be a physical or a behavioral attribute. The next verse describes the character's loose bowel habits, tendency to vomit, and relationship with an ambiguous friend named Granny Goose. The chorus reveals that the character is both a "half-man" and a "full-blooded Looney Tune," which could be interpreted as a commentary on his perceived insanity.
The second verse of the song introduces the character as new in town and hanging around a club called the United Sound, where he plays blues on guitar. Despite his lack of physical strength, the character cannot be refused, presumably because of his comedic charm. The final verse uses vivid imagery to depict the character moving in a strange, jerking way, like an eight-legged freak in snake skin boots. The final line implies that this character's story may be coming soon to a theater near you.
Line by Line Meaning
Flashin' lots of cash and spendin' lots-o-loot
He's showing off his wealth and spending money without any thought.
He's sitting at the bar then he's sittin' at the booth
He's moving around the bar, sitting in different places.
Across the dance floor he does scoot he's the skinny sweaty man in the green suit
He's dancing across the floor in his green suit, despite being skinny and sweaty.
The caboose that could he goes toot toot been known to gag and sometimes puke
He may look like he's capable of anything, but he's actually prone to vomiting.
A very good friend of granny goose he's the skinny sweaty man in the green suit
He's close with Granny Goose and continues to dance in his green suit.
He's half man and half cartoon
He's a unique character with exaggerated qualities, almost like a cartoon come to life.
But good buddy don't be confused
Don't mistake his cartoonish appearance for anything else.
He's full blooded Looney Tune
He's completely bizarre and unpredictable.
He's a skinny sweaty man, in his green suit, face-to-face with the man in the moon
He's a strange sight, standing alone in his green suit and looking up at the moon.
His family doctor is Doctor Seuss if you catch him in your soup please don't shoot
He's so weird that even his family doctor is Dr. Seuss, but be kind to him if he ends up in your soup.
A skinny sweaty man in his little suit
He's still dancing in his green suit, which he seems to wear proudly.
He was new in town
He's a newcomer to the area.
A freewheelin' clown
He's a comedic individual who doesn't take things too seriously.
A very funny young duke Hangin' under the roof
He's living under the roof of a building and making people laugh.
Of a place in time United sound
He's a part of the local music scene.
He'll play a little guitar, sing a few blues
He's also a musician who enjoys playing guitar and singing blues music.
He's the kind-a-guy that you can't refuse
He's so charming that it's hard to say no to him.
Despite the fact that he's no brute
Although he's not muscular or aggressive, he still manages to make an impression.
Strike the magic groove, make him jerk and move
If you play the right music, he'll start dancing and moving around crazily.
Like an eight legged freak in snake skin boots
He moves around like a strange creature, almost like a spider wearing snake skin boots.
Coming soon to a theater near you
He's a character so strange that he could easily appear in a movie.
He's the skinny sweaty man in the green suit
Despite everything else, he's always the same strange and funny guy in his green suit.
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MICHAEL PETER BALZARY, JACK IRONS, ANTHONY KIEDIS, HILLEL SLOVAK
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