Sex: All Male

Current Members:
Michael Balzary
Chad Smith
John Frusciante
Anthony Kiedis

Genre: Alternative, Funk-Rock

Past Members:
Previous Guitarists
Hillel Slovak (1983; 1985-1988)
Dix Denney (1983)
Jack Sherman (1983-1985)
Dwayne 'Blackbyrd' McKnight (1988-1989)
Arik Marshall (1992)
Jesse Tobias (1993)
Dave Navarro (1993-1998)

Previous Drummers:
Jack Irons (1983; 1986-1988)
Cliff Martínez (1983-1985)
D.H. Peligro (1988-1989)

Where they're from: California-based band from Los Angeles

Formed: In the 80s by Fairfax High School alumni Kiedis, Flea

Got their start: heavily by the burgeoning L.A. punk scene in the early 80s

Nationality: American

Trademark: Flea's powerful bass and their diverse musical precision

Debut Album: Red Hot Chili Peppers (August 10th, 1984)

Career Breakthrough: Mother's Milk (1989, Album)

Profession: musicians

Worldwide sales: estimated at 50 million copies worldwide