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Chili PeppersThe Red Hot Chili Peppers formed in 1983 in Los Angeles, CA. The current members are Anthony Kides (vocals), Flea (bass), Chad Smith (drummer) and John Frusciante (guitar). They are widely considered the most successful alt-rock band, with the most #1 singles at 14 and most top 10 songs at 25. Their music incorporates several rock genres including alternative, funk, punk and psychedelic.
Their first big commercial success came with the album Blood Sugar Sex Magik released in 1991. It features the song “Give It Away”, which is one of their most successful and well known songs and won a Grammy in 1992. It was a #1 single on the charts along with “Under The Bridge” which reached #2. The album sold over 12 million units and reached #3 on the charts. In 1993, the band was joined by Dave Navarro on guitar and released the single “Soul To Squeeze” which reached #1. Following their next album and tour, Navarro left the band following allegations of drug use during band practice. In 1999, they released Californication which sold over 16 million copies. It features three #1 singles: “Scar Tissue”, “Otherside” and “Californication”.
In 2002, they released By The Way supported by an 18 month world tour. In 2004, they set a record with ticket sales of over $171 million for a three night stand in Hyde Park, making it the #1 tour of that year. The band continues to be active with new album releases and extensive tours. They’ve won 6 Grammys and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Their first big commercial success came with the album Blood Sugar Sex Magik released in 1991. It features the song “Give It Away”, which is one of their most successful and well known songs and won a Grammy in 1992. It was a #1 single on the charts along with “Under The Bridge” which reached #2. The album sold over 12 million units and reached #3 on the charts. In 1993, the band was joined by Dave Navarro on guitar and released the single “Soul To Squeeze” which reached #1. Following their next album and tour, Navarro left the band following allegations of drug use during band practice. In 1999, they released Californication which sold over 16 million copies. It features three #1 singles: “Scar Tissue”, “Otherside” and “Californication”.
In 2002, they released By The Way supported by an 18 month world tour. In 2004, they set a record with ticket sales of over $171 million for a three night stand in Hyde Park, making it the #1 tour of that year. The band continues to be active with new album releases and extensive tours. They’ve won 6 Grammys and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
EaglesThe Eagles are an iconic American country rock band formed in 1971 in Los Angeles, CA. Founding members include Glenn Frey (guitars, vocals), Don Henley (drums, vocals), Bernie Leadon (guitars, vocals), and Randy Meisner (bass guitar, vocals). Future well known members would include Joe Walsh and Don Felder. Over the years, they’ve had 5 number one singles and 6 number one albums. Awards include 6 Grammys and 5 American Music Awards.
They debuted with the album Eagles in 1972 which spawned their first hits “Take It Easy” and “Witchy Woman”, both of which cracked the top 20. Their next few album releases produced top 40 hits including “Desperado”, “Already Gone” and “Best of My Love”, which hit #1 in both the US and Canada. Released in 1976, Greatest Hits would go on to become the best selling album in the US with sales of 38 million. Later that year, they released the iconic album Hotel California, which is the third best selling album ever with 26 million in sales. It features the rock classic “Hotel California” along with “New Kid In Town”, both of which reached #1 on the charts. T
They would continue through the 70’s with several more hit songs and broke up in 1980. They reunited in 1994 for a new album release, as well as several other albums sporadically through the early 2000’s. They have sold more than 200 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling bands and have been inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
They debuted with the album Eagles in 1972 which spawned their first hits “Take It Easy” and “Witchy Woman”, both of which cracked the top 20. Their next few album releases produced top 40 hits including “Desperado”, “Already Gone” and “Best of My Love”, which hit #1 in both the US and Canada. Released in 1976, Greatest Hits would go on to become the best selling album in the US with sales of 38 million. Later that year, they released the iconic album Hotel California, which is the third best selling album ever with 26 million in sales. It features the rock classic “Hotel California” along with “New Kid In Town”, both of which reached #1 on the charts. T
They would continue through the 70’s with several more hit songs and broke up in 1980. They reunited in 1994 for a new album release, as well as several other albums sporadically through the early 2000’s. They have sold more than 200 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling bands and have been inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
