Red Hot Chili Peppers

Meet the Band

Four musicians who built one of the most distinctive sounds in modern rock. From the streets of Los Angeles to stages around the world.

The Members

Anthony Kiedis

Anthony Kiedis - Lead vocals since 1983

Flea

Flea - Bass, founding member, funk genius

John Frusciante

John Frusciante - Guitar, returned in 2019

Chad Smith

Chad Smith - Drums since 1988

Anthony Kiedis
Anthony Kiedis
Lead Vocals
Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan in 1962. Co-founded the band as a teenager and has written some of rock's most memorable lyrics.
Flea
Michael "Flea" Balzary
Bass
Australian-born bassist whose slap-funk style helped define the band's sound. Also a trumpet player and accomplished actor.
John Frusciante
John Frusciante
Guitar
Joined in 1988, left in 1992, returned in 1998, left again in 2009, and returned for a third time in 2019. The heart of the band's signature sound.
Chad Smith
Chad Smith
Drums
The longest-tenured drummer in the band's history. Known for his powerful groove and uncanny resemblance to actor Will Ferrell.