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The original band members were singer Anthony Kiedis, guitarist Hillel Slovak, and drummer Jack Irons. The three went to school together at Fairfax High School. Allmusic. (February 24th, 2021). Red Hot Chili Peppers. https://www.allmusic.com/artist/red-hot-chili-peppers-mn0000883318/biography
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By this time the band started to have a following. Slovak died from a heroin overdose. Slovak's death caused Kiedis to flee town, and Irons left the band to join Pearl Jam. Wikipedia. (February 24th, 2021.) Red Hot Chili Peppers. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Hot_Chili_Peppers
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After Slovak's death, the band tried a few new members who didn't fit in with the group or match the groups chemistry. John Frusciante became the guitarist for the band. Chad Smith became the drummer for the band. Wikipedia. (February 24th, 2021.) Red Hot Chili Peppers. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Hot_Chili_Peppers
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The album Mother's Milk peaked at number 52 on the U.S. Billboard 200. This was their first album to ship over 500,000 units. Billboard. (February 24th, 2021). Red Hot Chili Peppers. https://www.billboard.com/music/red-hot-chili-peppers/chart-history/billboard-200
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The band's first single, and most well known song was released. It was the band's first number one single on the Modern Rock Chart. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mr_uHJPUlO8 Billboard. (February 24th, 2021). Red Hot Chili Peppers. https://www.billboard.com/music/red-hot-chili-peppers/chart-history/billboard-200
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John Frusciante became addicted to drugs, and quit the band. Dave Navarro joined the band to take his place. Allmusic. (February 24th, 2021). Red Hot Chili Peppers. https://www.allmusic.com/artist/red-hot-chili-peppers-mn0000883318/biography
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After battling his addiction with drugs, John Frusciante joined the band again. At this point, the band had tried other members but it hadn't worked out and they were close to breaking up. Allmusic. (February 24th, 2021). Red Hot Chili Peppers. https://www.allmusic.com/artist/red-hot-chili-peppers-mn0000883318/biography
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Californification is the band's most successful album. Three modern rock hits, "Scar Tissue," "Otherside," and "Californification" were on this album. This was the first album that was an international success. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlUKcNNmywk Billboard. (February 24th, 2021). Red Hot Chili Peppers. https://www.billboard.com/music/red-hot-chili-peppers/chart-history/billboard-200
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Stadium Arcadium is their first album to be number one on U.S. charts, the UK, and 25 other countries. Stadium Arcaidum sold over seven million units, and won five Grammy's. Wikipedia. (February 24th, 2021.) Red Hot Chili Peppers. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Hot_Chili_Peppers
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John Fruscinate left RHCP to focus on his solo work, and Klinghoffer took his place. Wikipedia. (February 24th, 2021.) Red Hot Chili Peppers. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Hot_Chili_Peppers
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RHCP after performing for many years got inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Wikipedia. (February 24th, 2021.) Red Hot Chili Peppers. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Hot_Chili_Peppers
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RHCP performs at the super bowl half time show along with Bruno Mars. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wL8sAr1Ym0 Allmusic. (February 24th, 2021). Red Hot Chili Peppers. https://www.allmusic.com/artist/red-hot-chili-peppers-mn0000883318/biography
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RHCP is one of the few bands allowed to be able to perform at the Pyramids of Gyza. Wikipedia. (February 24th, 2021.) Red Hot Chili Peppers. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Hot_Chili_Peppers
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After a ten year break, Frusciante joins RHCP again and Klinghoffer leaves. Allmusic. (February 24th, 2021). Red Hot Chili Peppers. https://www.allmusic.com/artist/red-hot-chili-peppers-mn0000883318/biography
