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Tony Flow and the Miraculously Majestic Masters of MayhemBirth Date :
1983Birth Place :
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Album "Blood Sugar Sex Magik" (1991)
Radiohead's Thom Yorke Forms New Band With RHCP's Bassist
September 30, 2009 02:09:37Thom Yorke, the lead singer of band Radiohead, has a side project with Red Hot Chili Peppers' bassist/keyboardist Michael "Flea" Balzary. Also recruited as the new band's personnel are producer Nigel Godrich, Beck's drummer Joey Waronker and percussionist Mauro Refosco.
"In the past couple of weeks I've been getting a band together for fun to play the eraser stuff live and the new songs etc.. to see if it could work," Thom wrote on Radiohead's official website. Along with the announcement, he posted a picture of the new band. "Here's a photo.. its me, joey waronker, mauro refosco, flea and nigel godrich," so he stated.
Life of Red Hot Chili Peppers' Frontman Picked as Series
February 24, 2009 11:02:05HBO is picking up a new series based on the life of Anthony Kiedis and has hired "The Spiderwick Chronicles" writer John Sayles to handle the project. Set as a drama, it will be centered on the early life of the Red Hot Chili Peppers frontman in 1970s West Hollywood and Los Angeles.
Having "Scar Tissue" as its working title, the series chronicles the childhood of Kiedis who lived with his mother in Grand Rapids, Michigan before moving to L.A. to live with his father when he was eight.
Kiedis' father, known as Spider, was dealing drugs for living in Sunset Strips and allegedly was supplying rock stars such as The Who and Led Zeppelin. All the while, hoping to get into the show business.
Justice's Label Denied Red Hot Chili Peppers Collaboration
July 03, 2008 04:07:39Recent news that recently emerged in the press stating that French music duo Justice will be handling the production of Red Hot Chili Peppers' new album, has now been denied. The denial comes directly from the dance music duo's label Ed Banger Records.
The label's boss Pedro Winter speaks to the press saying that his artist has no plan to do any collaboration with the funk rockers. However in his statement he did admit that Red Hot's vocalist Anthony Kiedis is indeed a big fan of Justice.
Red Hot Chili Peppers' New Album to Be Produced by Justice?
July 02, 2008 01:07:47Although they are still resting from the music world, funk rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers already have plans for their new album as they reportedly have picked the producer for the upcoming LP. The latest reports claimed that the rockers will tap French dance music duo, Justice to produce their upcoming record.
The news reportedly was announced by Busy P, one of the important officials on Justice's label, Ed Banger Records, in a recent interview. However, there are still no confirmations from either Red Hot or their representative regarding the reports.
Red Hot Chili Peppers Announce a One Year Break
May 21, 2008 02:05:05Fans of funk-rock super group Red Hot Chili Peppers will have to be patient to wait for the band's new project. That fact occurs after Red Hot announced that they decided to take a year break from any project of the band due to the tiredness they were having after working on their last album "Stadium Arcadium" and tours.
The news was confirmed by the band's lead vocalist Anthony Kiedis in an interview with Rolling Stone magazine. Confirming the news and revealing the reason to take a break, Kiedis said, "We're disbanded for the moment. We actually took a very long time to make the 'Stadium Arcadium' record, because we wrote a lot of songs and then got way too married to them and decided we need it to be a double album. Which was a great experience, but it took forever. It was really a grueling, long haul."
Hollywood Celebs Ousted by Malibu Blaze
November 27, 2007 12:11:01Yes it's true and has been confirmed that Red Hot Chili Peppers' bassist Flea has lost his home because of the weekend's wildfires. Just yesterday rumors are circulating on that matter with some news media reporting that his home wasn't destroyed and some others claimed it was. And here comes a conformation from Flea's spokeswoman who revealed his home "had burnt to a crisp" in the Malibu fires Saturday morning November 24th.
Set the record straight on the unfortunate, the spokeswoman explained that Flea had purchased a home for more than $10 million in Malibu last year, but the house that burned was another he owned in the hills west of Corral Canyon. That French country-style home is listed for sale for $4.8 million on the website of real estate firm Pritchett-Rapf & Associates.
The Walk of Fame Recipients for the Year 2008
June 22, 2007 02:06:16
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Walk of Fame Committee announced on Wednesday June 20th the Walk of Fame recipients for 2008. Among the many names mentioned there are the likes of Brooks & Dunn, Ricky Martin, Christina Aguilera, Red Hot Chili Peppers and George Harrison, who are all granted Hollywood stars in the recording category.
On the Motion Pictures category, the recipients are Angela Bassett, Cate Blanchett, Stan Lee, The Munchkins (from "The Wizard of Oz"), Tim Robbins and The Westmores of Hollywood, a longtime show business makeup family.
2007 MuchMusic Awards Nominees Revealed
May 15, 2007 01:05:48
Canadian very own MuchMusic Video Awards has revealed the names included as this year's nominees. Favorite artists ranging from the Canadian natives like k-os and City and Colour will compete with more globally successful artists such as Nelly Furtado and Avril Lavigne.
Artists are nominated in 4 separate categories that boast both Canadian and international set. Canadian favorite artists can be chosen among the selection of Lavigne, Furtado, George, City and Colour, and k-os while the international one will be selected among Akon, Stacy Ferguson aka Fergie, Gwen Stefani, Hilary Duff and Justin Timberlake.
Live Earth Concerts, Big Event with Big Lineups
April 11, 2007 09:04:31
Held on July 7, 2007 across 7 continents, Live Earth Concerts self-declares that it is an event that is worth it. Lineups for both UK and US have been announced and they are the ones who will attract billions of audience and promote the fight against global warming.
Performing at London's Wembley Stadium are Beastie Boys, Black Eyed Peas, Bloc Party, Corinne Bailey Rae, Damien Rice, David Gray, Duran Duran, Foo Fighters, Genesis, James Blunt, John Legend, Keane, Madonna, Paolo Nutini, Razorlight, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Snow Patrol.
Red Hot Chili Peppers at Hullabaloo Night
April 09, 2007 03:04:40
Red Hot Chili Peppers is set to headline Hullabaloo Festival. The band along with other artists such as Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder, actor Woody Harrelson and jazz bassist Charlie Haden will appear at Henry Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles on May 5.
In its third cycle, the festival is conducted in benefit of Silverlake Conservatory of Music, a school of music co-founded by RHCP's bassist Flea and the school's dean Keith Barry. Part of the tickets sale will be used to aid more than 100 economically weak students by providing them musical instruments and music lessons.
Red Hot Chili Peppers Delays Three Japan Dates
March 21, 2007 01:03:59
Two venues in Japan will not see Red Hot Chili Peppers performing on the scheduled dates. The band has postponed the three gigs in Osaka and Tokyo due to vocalist Anthony Kiedis' recovery term from bronchial pneumonia.
The band's official website announced on March 17 that the lead singer is under doctor's command to lay down for 10 days. The concerts are initially intended at Osaka's Kyocera Dome on March 19 and at the Tokyo Dome on March 22 and 23. Besides apologizing for the inconvenience, the website also said that rescheduling will be announced soon and the make up dates are aimed approximately this fall.
Headliners in the 2007 Reading and Leeds Festival
March 20, 2007 03:03:21
The 2007 Reading and Leeds Festival has recruited a new string of bands to perform in the event this summer. The headliners are the multiple Grammy award winning Red Hot Chili Peppers, the newly reunited rock band The Smashing Pumpkins and also half-English half-Swedish Indie pop band Razorlight.
The annual event which is also popular as Carling Weekend, will begin on August 24. The event's official website also informs that Kings of Leon, Arcade Fire, Fall Out Boy, Bloc Party and Nine Inch Nails are among some of the bands performing. These bands will have their gigs on the second round of the three-day weekend.
The 2007 Grammy Awards, the Early Winners Are in!
February 12, 2007 09:02:25
Mary J. Blige, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Stevie Wonder, Dixie Chicks, John Mayer, Justin Timberlake, T.I., and Carrie Underwood are among the early winners at the 49th annual Grammy Awards, held Sunday afternoon Feb 11th. As of Blige, the R&B singer gloriously earns three awards, mainly for the categories of Best Female R&B Vocal Performance and Best R&B Song both for "Be Without You", and Best R&B Album for her comeback album, "The Breakthrough."
California rock band the Red Hot Chili Peppers, in the meantime, also wins three Grammys, including the Best Rock Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal and Best Rock Song awards for "Dani California", and Best Boxed Or Special Limited Edition Package for "Stadium Arcadium". Veteran singer Wonder shares the Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals award with Tony Bennett for their collaboration "For Once In My Life". Country trio the Dixie Chicks is another early winner, taking home the awards for Best Country Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal and Song Of The Year all for "Not Ready To Make Nice".
The 2007 Juno Nominees
February 09, 2007 08:02:28
This year Juno Awards, the Canada's version of the Grammys, sees the likes of Nelly Furtado, Billy Talent, and hip-hop artist k-os all vie for multiple nominations. Pop singer Nelly, who's been tapped to host the event on April 1st from Saskatoon, is nominated for the categories of Single of the Year for "Promiscuous", Juno Fan Choice, Album of the Year and Pop Album of the Year both for "Loose", and Artist of the Year.
Rock band Billy Talent, in the meantime, scores the nominations for Single of the Year and Video of the Year for "Devil In A Midnight Mass", Album of the Year and Rock Album of the Year both for "Billy Talent II", and Group of the Year. As of hip-hop artist k-os, he earns the nominations for Single of the Year for "Sunday Morning", Songwriter of the Year, Pop Album of the Year for "Atlantis: Hymns For Disco", Jack Richardson Producer of the Year, and Video of the Year.
The Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival Headliners
January 23, 2007 02:01:51
Political rap/metal legends Rage Against the Machine will be reuniting to headline one night of the upcoming Coachella festival. The reunion, however, is expected to be for one-night only.
In what will be the music group first reunion in seven years, the Rage Against the Machine will be joined by numbers of other musicians as the headliners at the 2007 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, including Red Hot Chili Peppers, Bjork, another reunited band Crowded House, Arcade Fire, Willie Nelson, The Decemberists, Arctic Monkeys, and The Roots just to name a few.
The First Group of Performers Announced for the 49th Grammys
January 12, 2007 11:01:57
Such famous names, as Beyonce Knowles, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Gnarls Barkley, and Dixie Chicks, have all been booked to perform at the upcoming Grammys. Their being inducted as performers at the prestigious event was being announced Thursday January 11th.
What interesting here is that all those performers are Grammy nominees as well. Beyonce is up for four awards, while the Chili Peppers is among the leading nominees with six nods. As of Gnarls Barkley, the musical duo vies for 4 awards, whereas the Dixie Chicks earn five nominations.
Nominations for the 49th Annual Grammy Awards
December 08, 2006 10:12:51
Mary J. Blige's singing career is reaching its peak, thanks to her latest music effort "The Breakthrough". The set, not only brought the singer to win big at this year Billboard Music Awards, but also scores her eight nominations for the 49th annual Grammy Awards.
The songbird vies for the categories of Best R&B Album for "The Breakthrough", Record Of The Year, Song Of The Year, Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, and Best R&B Song all for "Be Without You", Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals for "One" which she recorded with U2, Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals for duet with Jamie Foxx on "Love Changes", and Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance for "I Found My Everything" featuring Raphael Saadiq.
The 2006 Billboard Music Awards Nominees
November 30, 2006 10:11:59
Canadian rockers Nickelback lead the pack in the awards season. The music act leads the 2006 Billboard Music Awards with five nominations all at once, mainly for the categories of Artist of the Year, Duo/Group of the Year, Album of the Year and Rock Album of the Year both for "All the Right Reasons", plus Rock Artist of the Year.
Also leads the awards show with five nominations is Mary J. Blige who vies for Female Artist of the Year, R&B/Hip-Hop Artist of the Year, Female R&B/Hip-Hop Artist of the Year, R&B/Hip-Hop Album of the Year for "The Breakthrough", and R&B/Hip-Hop Single of the Year for "Be Without You". Rapper T.I. is another leading nominee, scores nods for R&B/Hip-Hop Artist of the Year, Male R&B/Hip-Hop Artist of the Year, R&B/Hip-Hop Album of the Year plus Rap Album of the Year both for "King", and Rap Artist of the Year.
The 34th American Music Awards Winners
November 22, 2006 01:11:48
Musicians from all genres celebrated the 34th annual American Music Awards on Tuesday Nov 21st. Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, the awards show saw the winning of the Black Eyed Peas, who earned triple, mainly for the categories of Favorite Soul/R&B Band/Duo/Group, Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Band/Duo/Group, and Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album thanks to their LP "Monkey Business".
Awards came in pairs for Red Hot Chili Peppers, Kelly Clarkson, Mary J. Blige and Rascal Flatts. The Red Hot Chili Peppers won the awards for Favorite Pop/Rock Band/Duo/Group and Favorite Alternative Artist. Clarkson nabbed trophies for Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist and Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist. Blige captured the awards for Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist and Favorite Soul/R&B Album for "The Breakthrough".
Winners of the 13th Annual MTV Europe Music Awards
November 03, 2006 10:11:59
Served as host and performer at the 13th annual MTV Europe Music Awards, held Nov 2nd in Copenhagen, Justin Timberlake also was one of the many winners. The pop singer even took home two awards all at once, one for the category of Best Pop and the other one was for Best Male.
Just like Justin, Gnarls Barkley also won two awards, mainly for the categories of Future Sounds-Best New Act and Best Song for "Crazy". The other big winners of the night were Muse, winners of Best Alternative award, and Depeche Mode who was named the Best Group. Red Hot Chili Peppers, in addition, gloriously earned the Best Album award for "Stadium Arcadium".
All About the 2006 MTV Europe Music Awards
September 20, 2006 03:09:44
The has-just comeback pop singer Justin Timberlake is having another duty besides that of promoting his new LP "FutureSex/LoveSounds". The superstar has been booked to host and perform as well at this year MTV Europe Music Awards, which is about to be held November 2nd.
More on the award show, there are numbers of music stars up for its many categories. The first that is very prominent is Red Hot Chili Peppers who vies for the Best Album category for "Stadium Arcadium", Best Group, Rock, and Best Song category as well for their hit "Dani California".
The 2006 American Music Awards Nominees
September 20, 2006 10:09:42
This year American Music Awards has been over-flown with many famous music figures. For more than a dozen artists vie for two and even three nominations. Among those lucky nominees, there is Red Hot Chili Peppers who leads the nominees with three, which are for Favorite Artist in the Alternative Music category, and Favorite Band, Duo or Group and Favorite Album for their chart-topping "Stadium Arcadium" in the Pop/Rock field.
Alongside the band, there's also Mariah Carey who is up for Favorite Female Artist in both the Pop/Rock and Soul/Rhythm & Blues categories, as well as Favorite Album in the latter category for "The Emancipation of Mimi". Additionally, Black Eyed Peas and Nickelback also get three nominations each, whereas the likes of Mary J. Blige, Eminem, Kanye West, Jamie Foxx, T.I., Rascal Flatts, The Pussycat Dolls, Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood, earn two nominations each.
Jack Black Will Host the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards
August 11, 2006 10:08:37
MTV announced Thursday August 10th that they will have Jack Black to host its annual MTV Video Music Awards. MTV president Christina Norman called Black the "perfect mix of comedy, rock, irreverence and star power." That may become one reason why they choose him.
"Prepare yourself for a rip-snortin' humdinger," Black said in a statement, adding, "I am Jables, hear me roar."
Those on the Bill to Play Virgin Festival
July 18, 2006 03:07:44
Red Hot Chili Peppers and The Who are only two of the many music acts set to play the upcoming U.S. version of the Virgin Festival, which is about to be held on September 23 at the Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore.
The festival, presented by Virgin Mobile, will also visit Toronto on September 9-10, thus marking the first time the longstanding U.K. festival has left its shores.
Paris Hilton, the Most Searched Artist on VH1
June 24, 2006 09:06:27
This one is another good thing from Paris Hilton. The hotel heiress makes it good as the "Most Searched Celebrity" on VH1.
Well, it looks like everyone likes Paris aside from the many sensation after sensation she has created in Hollywood entertainment industry. Let just be positive about Paris that she's done so much thing, from singing, modeling, acting, even launching her own line of perfume, to strive high in the scene.
The Billboard's Album Chart 10 Best Bows
June 22, 2006 12:06:40
Rap star Busta Rhymes catapulted onto the top position of the US pop album charts on Wednesday June 21st, 2006 with his first No. 1 release, "The Big Bang". The star's collection, include such hit singles as "I Love My Chick" and "I Love My Bitch", debuted with 209,000 U.S. copies sold for the week ended June 18, according to Nielsen SoundScan. On top of that, "The Big Bang" also shot straight to No. 1 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and Top Rap Albums tallies.
In the meantime, country trio the Dixie Chicks held steady at No. 2 with their "Taking the Long Way" sold another 130,000 copies, while remained at the top of the country albums chart for a fourth week. As for last week's best-seller, AFI's "Decemberunderground", it slipped two to No. 3 sold 104,000 copies. The other charts holdovers are "High School Musical" soundtrack at No. 4 on sales of 79,000 copies, "One X" by Three Days Grace which sold 78,000 to easily land at No. 5 on the charts.
The Billboard Hot 200's 10 Best Bows
June 15, 2006 10:06:32
Timing is just perfect for AFI when the rock music group released their seventh studio album, "Decemberunderground." Released on the appropriately demonic 6-6-06, the set, on the other hand, selling more than 182,000 copies in the week ended Sunday, such amount which automatically pushes aside last week's champ Dixie Chicks's "Taking the Long Way" to No. 2 with third week sales of 175,000 copies.
Come in at No. 3 is "New Joc City" by Yung Joc which debuted with 148,000 copies, followed after by Ice Cube's "Laugh Now, Cry Later" at No. 4 selling nearly 145,000 copies. The charts' next best bows are "High School Musical soundtrack" by various artists at No. 5, the Red Hot Chili Peppers' "Stadium Arcadium" at 6th, "Cars soundtrack" at No. 7, "Me and My Gang" by Rascal Flatts at No. 8, "AGirl Like Me" by Rihanna at No. 9, and "Now That's What I Call Music 21" to finish the Top 10 on the album charts.
The Top 10 Albums for the Week Ended June 4th
June 08, 2006 12:06:41
Once comeback to the industry, Dixie Chicks hit hard with their set "Taking the Long Way". Debuted on top position on the previous week Billboard album sales chart, the an American all-female country music trio has for the week ended Sunday June 4th, 2006 ruled the chart, marking their second straight week to be at No. 1 position with another 271, 000 copies sold. Right behind the girls is "High School Musical" soundtrack by various artists at 2nd position, ahead of Red Hot Chili Peppers' "Stadium Arcadium" which sits at No. 3, selling 87,000-plus copies during its fourth week of release.
The chart's next best bows are "Me and My Gang" by Rascal Flatts, "American Idol Season Five Encores" by various artists, and "Now That's What I Call Music! 21" also by various artists, all of which cling at No. 4 to 6 subsequently. Meanwhile, rounding out the Top 10 is Tool's "10,000 Days" at No. 7, Carrie Underwood's "Some Hearts" at No. 8, James Blunt's "Back to Bedlam" at No. 9, and Shakira's "Oral Fixation, Vol. 2" which finishing the Top 10 position.
The Top 10 Albums for the Week Ended May 28, 2006
June 01, 2006 01:06:04
Making a comeback to music industry isn't an easy thing to do for Dixie Chicks. Though they can make it as proven through their latest set, "Taking the Long Way," which takes the No. 1 spot on the album chart for the week ended Sunday May 28th, 2006. With 526,000 units sold in its first week of release, the album has become an obvious evidence that Dixie Chicks really deserves two thumbs up.
Debut at 2nd position on the Billboard 200 is "High School Musical" soundtrack on over 174,000 copies sold, and "American Idol Season Five Encores" is at 3rd selling 153,000 copies. Angels & Airwaves' "We Don't Need To Whisper" followed at No.4 selling 127,000, while Red Hot Chili Peppers drops four spots to No. 5 with "Stadium Arcadium" sold for another 113,000 copies.
The Billboard Hot 100 Holdovers
May 19, 2006 10:05:10
The chart-topper on the Billboard Hot 100 for the week ended Thursday May 18th, 2006 is still Rihanna, thus marking the R&B singer's "SOS" to be on top of the chart for a third week. Following close behind at No. 2 is Daniel Powter's former chart-topper "Bad Day."
Chamillionaire's "Ridin"' ups one place to be at No. 3, while Sean Paul's "Temperature" slips one to No. 4, both of which switch position. Hold strong at No. 5 on the chart is Fort Minor's "Where'd You Go", ahead of Red Hot Chili Peppers' "Dani California" which rises two places to No. 6.
The Top 10 Albums in US Charts
May 18, 2006 01:05:40
Funk-rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers tops the US album charts Wednesday May 17th, 2006 with their double-disc "Stadium Arcadium" sold more than 442,000 copies and so marking their first time to gain such attainment in its 22-year history. Meanwhile, top the Billboard 200 at 2nd position is Nick Lachey's "What's Left of Me" which has been sold for another 172,000 copies.
Meanwhile, the 3rd to 5th position is secured by Tool's "10,000 Days" with 157,000 copies, Jagged Edge's "Jagged Edge" sold 115,000 copies, and "Baby Makin' Music" by Isley Brothers on 111,000 first-week copies sold.
Veteran Rockers RHCP Top UK Album Charts
May 17, 2006 10:05:35
Veteran rockers Red Hot Chili Peppers creating abuzz in music industry as their latest album "Stadium Arcadium" tops the UK album charts in the week ended Monday May 15th, 2006.
Meanwhile, the Top 5 on the UK album charts among others include Snow Patrol's "Eyes Open" at No. 2, Dirty Pretty Things' "Waterloo to Anywhere" at No. 3, Gnarls Barkley's "St. Elsewhere" at No. 4, and Kooks' "Inside In / Inside Out" to finish the big 5.
Perry Working on the Debut Album from His New Band
May 16, 2006 01:05:55
Former Jane's Addiction frontman Perry Farrell is at the very last stage of working on the debut album of his new group Satellite Party, featured in it is ex-Extreme guitarist Nuno Bettencourt.
The album, supposedly a self-titled one, boasts guest appearances from Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Michael Balzary and guitarist John Frusciante, Black Eyed Peas vocalist Fergie, New Order bassist Peter Hook and Farrell's wife, Etty and is slated for a late summer release.
The Billboard Hot 100
May 12, 2006 10:05:09
The Billboard Hot 100 for the week ended Thursday May 11th, 2006 is still being dominated by R&B singer Rihanna's "SOS". This is the second week in a row that the singer leads the charts, while Canadian singer/songwriter Daniel Powter holds strong his 2nd position with his former chart-topper, "Bad Day."
In the meantime, Sean Paul's "Temperature" and Chamillionaire's "Ridin"' both are still in the same position No. 3 and 4 subsequently. Cling at No. 5 is Fort Minor's "Where'd You Go", and at No. 6 is rapper T.I.'s "What You Know". Rounding out the Top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 is Nick Lachey's "What's Left of Me" at No. 7, Red Hot Chili Peppers' "Dani California" at No. 8, The Fray's "Over My Head (Cable Car)" at No. 9, and Bubba Sparxxx' "Ms. New Booty" at No. 10.
Records on the Billboard Hot 100
May 05, 2006 03:05:21
There're changes on the Billboard Hot 100. What significant is Rihanna's success in seizing the No. 1 spot on the chart from Canadian singer Daniel Powter, whose single "Bad Day" slips to No. 2 after 5 week on the top spot. Rihanna's "SOS" amazingly leaps 33 places to be the leader of the singles chart by Thursday May 4th, 2006.
Bow at No. 3 is Sean Paul's "Temperature", while Chamillionaire's "Ridin"' holds strong at No. 4. Follow at No. 5 is rapper T.I.'s "What You Know" which slips two places from last week's position, ahead of Nick Lachey's "What's Left of Me" which rockets 27 places to No. 6. No. 7 on the chart is Bubba Sparxxx' "Ms. New Booty".
The New Album of RHCP Leaked Onto the Internet
May 05, 2006 02:05:09
The boys in the Red Hot Chili Peppers got mad when they acknowledged that their new album titled "Stadium Arcadium" has been leaked onto the Internet despite its due on sale next week.
In a letter posted on the band's Web site, bass player Michael Balzary wrote "For people to just steal a poor sound quality version of it for free because some asshole stole it and put it on the internet is sad to me."
The North American Tour Dates of RHCP
May 03, 2006 03:05:36
Music act Red Hot Chili Peppers is ready to gear their North American tour beginning on August 11 in Portland, Ore.
The trek, which is aimed to promote the band's double album "Stadium Arcadium" due in stores May 9 via Warner Bros, will be broken into two legs with a few weeks off in October.
Organizers Confirm RHCP Performance at Voodoo Fest
April 28, 2006 04:04:53
The 8th annual Voodoo Music Experience, which is slated to be held in New Orleans on October 28-29, will be liven up by Red Hot Chili Peppers. That is something for sure as the event organizers confirmed Thursday April 27th, 2006, the music act is the first figure signed on to perform.
"Despite the past year's events and the uncertainty it has created in the city, it is an honor to have the Peppers be the first act to sign on," Voodoo producer Stephen Rehage said in a statement. "I think it speaks volumes about the influence New Orleans Music and musicians have had on the world."
The 10th Best Songs on the Billboard Hot 100
April 28, 2006 02:04:24
While reggae star Sean Paul's "Temperature" and rapper T.I.'s "What You Know" stay firm at No. 2 and 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the week ended Thursday April 27th, 2006, Daniel Powter still leads the run, remaining on the top position with his single "Bad Day", marking his fifth week on the No. 1 spot.
Entering the Top 10 on the chart is Chamillionaire's "Ridin"' which bounces 8 places to be at the 4th position. Elsewhere, Natasha Bedingfield's "Unwritten" clings at No. 5, one place ahead of LL Cool J's "Control Myself" at No. 6.
Top 10 Songs on the Hot 100
April 21, 2006 12:04:51
While there are ups and downs on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, Daniel Powter stands firm, remaining still on his top position on the chart. The Canadian singer/songwriter's "Bad Day" again leads the singles chart by Thursday April 20th, 2006 making it the 4th straight week for the star to do so.
Held at No. 2 and No. 3 respectively are Sean Paul's "Temperature" and rapper T.I.'s "What You Know". Meanwhile, hip-hop artist LL Cool J's "Control Myself" reenters the chart at No. 4, ahead of Natasha Bedingfield's "Unwritten" which ups two places to No. 5.
The Lineup for the 2006 Lollapalooza Festival
March 17, 2006 09:03:44
The 2006 Lollapalooza festival is coming. The blow-out event is scheduled to be held Aug. 4-6 in Chicago's Grant Park. Lollapalooza co-founder Perry Farrell has on Thursday March 16th, 2006 announced the lineup tapped to perform at the fest.
Among the many names mentioned as the lead lineup are rap superstar Kanye West, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Wilco, Death Cab for Cutie, Queens of the Stone Age and Ween. Also there are some other notable musicians, like Matisyahu, The Shins, Jack White's new band, The Raconteurs and many more.
Hughes of Deep Purple Goes Solo with Chili Peppers
November 29, 2005 01:11:44Following his fellow musicians, former Deep Purple singer/bassist Glenn Hughes is going solo. And for the sake of his next album, the veteran rocker reportedly has tapped Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist John Frusciante and drummer Chad Smith.
About his album Hughes revealed 12 of the 25 songs he has written would make it onto the album, which will be the "most varied" record of his career. "It's funk, rock, soul, and pop all mixed together in a big soup," he said.
RHCP Still Hot Despite Concert Relocation
June 23, 2005 10:06:42Fans are everything for performers, and so for Red Hot Chili Peppers. Mainly because they're special, the band wants to give all the best for them, hence traffic, exits, and the heat are the particular things that make RHCP moves their concert, which supposedly to take place in the parking lot of the Las Vegas Convention Center just off the Strip, to the Sam Boyd Sports Complex, on Russell Road east of Boulder Highway.
The reason for the concert relocation is mainly to make fans attending the gig feel comfortable so that they can enjoy their idol performance. Though permit to hold the gig will still be discussed at Tuesdays county commission meeting, at least 50,000 people are expected for the concert which performers also include Weezer.
RHCP 'Free' Tickets are Being Sold
April 23, 2005 11:04:33About 35,000 free tickets for Red Hot Chili Peppers and Weezer concert; scheduled July 2 in a parking lot near the Las Vegas Convention Center; made available online through a ticket service on Monday by Event promoter Clear Channel Entertainment Properties, have been sold by traders through eBay auctions at prices that by Thursday ranged from $25 and $70 per ticket.
This incident, obviously, makes the officials become so furious because they indicate that there are people who want to take advantage of the situation. To note, those tickets are actually available to everybody for free because the centennial committee want to present the show, which is to mark the city's 100th anniversary, as a very special event.
RHCP & Weezer to Headline Las Vegas Celebration
April 12, 2005 10:04:03Red Hot Chili Peppers and Weezer have been tapped to headline this summer's Las Vegas' centennial celebration, which is scheduled on July 2, 2005 on the grounds of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority.
There will be 50,000 free tickets for the show that will be distributed from April 18, 2005, via the event's official Web site; http://www.vegasrocks100.com.
