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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.
QueenQueen formed in London in 1970 with members Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), Roger Taylor (drums, vocals) and John Deacon (bass). Their sound is generally classified as pop/arena rock. Their first album was released in 1971 and had a more heavy metal and progressive rock feel compared to future albums. Queen II brought them their first chart appearance along with their 1974 release Shear Heart Attack, featuring their first US hit, “Killer Queen”.
The 1975 release A Night At The Opera launched them into international success. It featured the number one hit “Bohemian Rhapsody”, which has become a rock music classic and the third best selling single of all time in the UK. The song received two Grammy nominations and also was accompanied by, what was at that time, a cutting edge music video. In 1977, they released the album News of the World with the sports anthem songs “We Will Rock You” and “We Are the Champions”. By this time, they were one of the biggest stadium rock bands in the world. Fronted by Mercury with his flamboyant stage presence and 4 octave voice, they sold out almost everywhere they played.
Through the 80’s, they had several major hits, including "Another One Bites The Dust”, which became their best selling single ever. In 1985, they played the Live Aid concert, and it’s considered one of the best rock performances of all time. In 1991, Mercury died due to complications of AIDS. The band continued to tour, briefly with Paul Rodgers on vocals, and more recently with Adam Lambert. The band and individual members have received numerous awards and recognition, including the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
The 1975 release A Night At The Opera launched them into international success. It featured the number one hit “Bohemian Rhapsody”, which has become a rock music classic and the third best selling single of all time in the UK. The song received two Grammy nominations and also was accompanied by, what was at that time, a cutting edge music video. In 1977, they released the album News of the World with the sports anthem songs “We Will Rock You” and “We Are the Champions”. By this time, they were one of the biggest stadium rock bands in the world. Fronted by Mercury with his flamboyant stage presence and 4 octave voice, they sold out almost everywhere they played.
Through the 80’s, they had several major hits, including "Another One Bites The Dust”, which became their best selling single ever. In 1985, they played the Live Aid concert, and it’s considered one of the best rock performances of all time. In 1991, Mercury died due to complications of AIDS. The band continued to tour, briefly with Paul Rodgers on vocals, and more recently with Adam Lambert. The band and individual members have received numerous awards and recognition, including the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
