The subject matter addressed on By the Way marks a divergence from previous Red Hot Chili Peppers albums, with Anthony Kiedis taking a more candid and reflective approach to his lyrics. Many of the tracks digressed into the many sides of love, including “Venice Queen” which was composed as an ode to Kiedis' drug rehabilitation therapist, Gloria Scott. The song is an ode to Gloria, and mourns a woman who played a large part in Kiedis' drug recovery. Over time, the pair were able to became close friends, and thus her subsequent death was a painful loss. Unfortunately, Gloria… read more
The subject matter addressed on By the Way marks a divergence from previous Red Hot Chili Peppers albums, with Anthony Kiedis taking a more candid an… read more
The subject matter addressed on By the Way marks a divergence from previous Red Hot Chili Peppers albums, with Anthony Kiedis taking a more candid and reflective approach to his lyrics. … read more
Red Hot Chili Peppers is an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1982, consisting of Anthony Kiedis (vocals), Flea (bass), John Frusciante (guitar), and Chad Smith (drums). Their music blends elements of alternative rock, funk, punk rock, hard rock, hip hop, and psychedelic rock, and they have influenced genres such as funk metal, rap metal, rap rock, and nu metal. With over 120 million records sold worldwide, the Red Hot Chili Peppers are among the best-selling bands in history. They hold records for the most number-one singles on the US Billboard Alternative Songs chart (15… read more
Red Hot Chili Peppers is an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1982, consisting of Anthony Kiedis (vocals), Flea (bass), John Frusciante (guitar), and Chad Smith (drums). Their mus… read more
Red Hot Chili Peppers is an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1982, consisting of Anthony Kiedis (vocals), Flea (bass), John Frusciante (guitar), and Chad Smith (drums). Their music blends elements of alternative rock, funk, … read more