These Folks Are The Greatest American Rock Bands Ever

Red Hot Chili Peppers

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The Red Hot Chili Peppers are an American rock band that was formed in Los Angeles in 1983. Although the group is considered a rock band, their style also incorporates other genres such as funk, psychedelic rock, punk, with some traces as hip hop as well. The band still has his its family members which consist of Anthony Kiedis, Flea, Chad Smith, and Josh Klinghoffer.

The band has sold over 80 million records worldwide, winning six Grammy Awards and have have been nominated for 16 in total. They are widely considered as the most successful band in alternative rock radio history, holding the record for the most number on singles, most cumulative weeks at No.1, and the most top-ten songs on the Billboard Hot 100.