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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.
Pink FloydPink Floyd formed in 1965 in London with founding members Roger Waters, Syd Barrett, Nick Mason and Richard Wright. Many consider Pink Floyd the greatest progressive rock band of all time. They had some success with their initial albums, and were joined by David Gilmour in 1967. Syd Barrett suffered from severe mental illness and famously left the band in 1968.
Their concept albums in the 1970’s and 1980’s brought them international superstar status, mostly devised by Roger Waters who was the primary lyricist for these records. The Dark Side of the Moon was released in 1973 and is one of the most successful albums of all time, as the number 3 worldwide album. It peaked at #2 on the British charts and spent 364 weeks on the charts. Their follow-up Wish You Were Here was released in 1975 and includes the title track and “Shine on You Crazy Diamond”, a tribute to Syd Barrett. In 1977, they released Animals with the iconic flying pig on the album cover, supported by their first large stadium tour.
The Wall is a double record masterpiece that is perhaps their most popular and famous album. It features the single “Another Brick in the Wall (Part II), which reached #1 on the charts. The album was turned into a movie, featuring Bob Geldof in the leading role of Pink. Relationships in the band deteriorated over the years, with Waters increasingly isolating himself from the rest of the band. Waters left the band following the The Final Cut album, while Gilmour plus other members would later release two more albums under the Pink Floyd name. They’ve sold over 250 million records, making them one of the best selling bands of all time.
Their concept albums in the 1970’s and 1980’s brought them international superstar status, mostly devised by Roger Waters who was the primary lyricist for these records. The Dark Side of the Moon was released in 1973 and is one of the most successful albums of all time, as the number 3 worldwide album. It peaked at #2 on the British charts and spent 364 weeks on the charts. Their follow-up Wish You Were Here was released in 1975 and includes the title track and “Shine on You Crazy Diamond”, a tribute to Syd Barrett. In 1977, they released Animals with the iconic flying pig on the album cover, supported by their first large stadium tour.
The Wall is a double record masterpiece that is perhaps their most popular and famous album. It features the single “Another Brick in the Wall (Part II), which reached #1 on the charts. The album was turned into a movie, featuring Bob Geldof in the leading role of Pink. Relationships in the band deteriorated over the years, with Waters increasingly isolating himself from the rest of the band. Waters left the band following the The Final Cut album, while Gilmour plus other members would later release two more albums under the Pink Floyd name. They’ve sold over 250 million records, making them one of the best selling bands of all time.
