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"Whatever they're on, I want some!" That time Slade's Noddy Holder ran a critical eye over Red Hot Chili Peppers, Smashing Pumpkins, Oasis, Nick Cave, Flaming Lips and more
By Paul Brannigan published
In March 1996, UK music magazine Select asked Slade's Noddy Holder to critique a batch of newly-released singles, with entertaining results

"We were on live TV in front of millions of people. And it was torture": What happened when John Frusciante sabotaged the Red Hot Chili Peppers on Saturday Night Live
By Fraser Lewry published
It's 1992, the Red Hot Chili Peppers are on the cusp of superstardom, and unhappy guitarist John Frusciante has just been kicked

"This big guy comes in like he owns the place, and we all hate him immediately": the truth about Chad Smith's audition for the Red Hot Chili Peppers
By Paul Brannigan published
When drummer Chad Smith walked into the Red Hot Chili Peppers rehearsal studio to try out for the band, their first impressions were not good

Red Hot Chili Peppers announce 2024 Unlimited Love US tour
By Liz Scarlett published
Red Hot Chili Peppers will be extending their Unlimited Love tour into 2024 with a lengthy run across North America in May

10 cover versions that are way more popular than the originals (according to Spotify)
By Paul Travers published
The Beatles, Bowie, Bob Dylan and Stevie Wonder have all seen covers of their songs become more popular than the original version

"It touched my heart so much and made me feel so much emotion." Red Hot Chili Peppers' Flea reveals the album that he thinks defined 70s LA punk rock - and what it taught him about less sometimes being more
By Merlin Alderslade published
This classic late 70s punk rock record was a true life-changer for Flea

“Everybody thought I was dead. But as you can see, I’m very much alive”: how the reunited Red Hot Chili Peppers overcame acrimony, addiction and near-death experiences to make Californication
By Dave Everley published
The Red Hot Chili Peppers had a rollercoaster 90s, but 1999’s Californication saw them reuniting with guitarist John Frusciante and returning bigger than ever

10 rock stars who have appeared in ridiculous TV ads
By Paul Travers published
Lemmy flogging milk? Iron Maiden pushing road safety? Dokken hawking anti-virus software?! Here are 10 times rock stars have appeared in crazy TV ads
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