Although they have achieved this success, they have overcome their fair share of adversity.
However, they’re not alone, as many of the greatest artists have faced challenges.
From AC/DC toOzzy OsbourneandGreen Day, no career comes without its pitfalls.
The most famous lineup of the band didn’t even come together until their fourth album.
They would find success, but it came at a cost.
Beyond that, they had a couple of different guitarists and drummers.
This is when Chad Smith joined as the drummer and John Frusciante on guitar.
It was the start of the band’s most iconic lineup playing together.
Although this was still before their megastardom, they were building a name for themselves.
The song “Good Time Boys” is one of the memorable tracks from the album.
This immediately put the band in a spotlight they had never experienced before.
However, the one that achieved the most success was “Under the Bridge.”
Additionally,it is 6x platinum certified, which is almost as much as the entire album.
The latter was thenumber one hit on multipleBillboardcharts following its release.
The second is the fact that they haven’t played it live in full since 1996.
The music video also helped increase its notoriety.
These hits included “Around the World,” “Otherside,” and “Scar Tissue.”
The latter was particularly impressive, as it has held its own over time alongside the title track.
Both are 6x platinum and have become a vital part of the band’s history.
The music video for the tune also contributed to the song’s popularity.
It features a couple of the members being kidnapped and needing to be rescued.
It plays more like a mini-movie that compels you to watch until the end.
These include Kurt Cobain from Nirvana, Elton John, and Prince.
It was a tongue-in-cheek video that offered a fun trip down memory lane.
Aside from the memorable video, the song brought the band even more accolades.
Within a short period, the song was solidified as one of their greatest hits.
Instead of resting on their laurels,the Red Hot Chili Peppers entered 2016 ready to overcome the odds.
The big hit from the album, which debuted in June 2016, was “Dark Necessities.”
The song placed on five differentBillboardcharts, finishing at number one on three of them.
It also secured them a number one single in four decades, tying Green Day.
Additionally, it was their 26th top ten hit, placing them only behind the Foo Fighters.
While these are great, there is a hidden gem on this record.
There is something remarkable here, and it proves the band still has the magic they have always possessed.
The song that stands out as vintage Red Hot Chili Peppers is “Carry Me Home.”
It arguably contains some of the prettiest lyrics the band has ever written.
Additionally, John Frusciante delivers great guitar riffs, and when played live, it is captivating.
