Red Hot Chili Peppers is an iconic American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1983. The group is known for its unique fusion of funk, rock, punk, and psychedelic sounds. The band’s core lineup includes Anthony Kiedis (vocals), Flea (bass), Chad Smith (drums), and John Frusciante (guitar, though he has left and rejoined the band over the years). They gained global fame with albums like Blood Sugar Sex Magik (1991), Californication (1999), and By the Way (2002), featuring hits like Under the Bridge, Californication, and Scar Tissue.