This weeks the "Artist of the Week" is one of the greatest bands for many an year. Another artist that are as good live as they are in a recording studio. The "Artist of the Week" the week is the one and only Red Hot Chill Peppers.
I really came across the band five or six years ago when I was introduced properly to their music. Of course I had heard of them before, it was just that I never took notice who they were, rather than lack on interest in their music. They sound fantastic and have to be one of the greatest bands to come of the USA, and like all great bands have dabbled in things they shouldn't have. I will always be grateful that I knew someone that spread their love of the band to me.
Red Hot Chili Peppers formed in 1983 in Los Angeles and first performed in the legendary Rhythm Lounge where than sung "Out In L.A." which has consistently been their opening song ever since. The band soon developed a strong following in Los Angeles within a few months. Soon they were signed by EMI and with a slightly altered line up they released their album. The bands real first commercial success was the album Blood Sugar Sex Magik which was released in 1991 which was the bands fifth album to date. From that album the band went from one hit album to another and the rest is history.
As you can hear and see in the video's I have picked are all live tracks. They are a live band and one I wish I could see on the stage one day. Just look at the introduction to the last live video and you can just see what they do to a audience with their great music.
I hope you enjoy this weeks "Artist of the Week". If you don't have any of their work have a listen to them on YouTube and if you like them seek out their greatest hits album. They are well worth your time and I know I'm going to have fun listening to them again.
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