Red Hot Chili Peppers, also sometimes shortened to "
The Chili Peppers" or abbreviated as "
RHCP", are an American
rock band formed in
Los Angeles in 1983. The group's musical style primarily consists of rock with an emphasis on
funk, as well as elements from other genres such as
punk rock and
psychedelic rock. When played live, their music incorporates elements of
jam band due to the improvised nature of much of their performances. Currently, the band consists of founding members
Anthony Kiedis (vocals),
Flea (bass), longtime drummer
Chad Smith; and guitarist
Josh Klinghoffer, who joined in late-2009, replacing
John Frusciante. Red Hot Chili Peppers have won seven
Grammy Awards and have become one of
the best-selling bands of all time, selling over 80 million records worldwide. In 2012, they were inducted into the
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.