Originally named Tony Flow and the Miraculously Majestic Masters of Mayhem, the Red Hot Chili Peppers were formed by Fairfax High School alumni Anthony Kiedis, Hillel Slovak, Jack Irons, and Michael “Flea” Balzary following what was supposed to be a one time performance in 1983. As Slovak was already committed to another group, What Is This?, the foursome never intended to become part of the Los Angeles punk scene. Their first performance was at the Rhythm Lounge, to a crowd of roughly 30 people. One song had been created for the occasion, which involved the band improvising music while Kiedis rapped a poem he had written called “Out in L.A.”. The performance was so lively the band were asked to return the following week. Due to this unexpected success, the members changed the band’s name to the Red Hot Chili Peppers, playing several more shows at various LA clubs and musical venues.
Otherside
Off of their 2000Californication album, Otherside also confronts the battles that ex-junkies have with their prior addictions.
http://djallyn.org/media/redhotchilipeppers-otherside.flvHow long how long will I slide
Separate my side I don’t
I don’t believe it’s bad
Slit my throat
It’s all I everI heard your voice through a photograph
I thought it up it brought up the past
Once you know you can never go back
I’ve got to take it on the othersideCenturies are what it meant to me
A cemetery where I marry the sea
Stranger things could never change my mind
I’ve got to take it on the otherside
Take it on the otherside
Take it on the otherside
Take it on
Take it onHow long how long will I slide
Separate my side I don’t
I don’t believe it’s bad
Slit my throat
It’s all I everPour my life into a paper cup
The ashtray’s full and I’m spillin’ my guts
She wants to know am I still a slut
I’ve got to take it on the othersideScarlet starlet and she’s in my bed
A candidate for my soul mate bled
Push the trigger and pull the thread
I’ve got to take it on the otherside
Take it on the otherside
Take it on the otherside
Take it on
Take it onHow long how long will I slide
Separate my side I don’t
I don’t believe it’s bad
Slit my throat
It’s all I everTurn me on take me for a hard ride
Burn me out leave me on the otherside
I yell and tell it that
It’s not my friend
I tear it down I tear it down
And then it’s born againHow long how long will I slide
Separate my side I don’t
I don’t believe it’s bad
Slit my throat
It’s all I everHow long I don’t believe it’s bad
Slit my throat
It’s all I ever
Break