At this point I can't stand to hear anything past/present from that band at all anymore. It's solely because of Keidis. I have no problem with the guys making the actual music. I hate his voice and I hate his stupid lyrics. From what I've read he is also not a cool guy.
I think Flea is the greatest bass player of all time and I'd argue that Chad Smith is one of the best drummers of all time, but they make music for a band lead by a douche bag.
As a casual fan, enlighten me, why's he a douche? I loved the Chilli Peppers in middle /high school, but haven't really paid any attention to them since.
It's amazing that Chad Smith, Flea and John Frusciante are all at top of their respective instruments, in a band led by a guy who isn't even the best shitty rapper.
"I’m forever near a stereo saying, ‘What the fuck is this garbage?’ And the answer is always the Red Hot Chili Peppers." -Nick Cave
Fuck a doorknob. California. Buttermilk pancakes in my eyes. Stepped on a toad. Broke a Navajo code. Now it's time to reiterate California. (https://youtu.be/VE5JMEu5hZA?si=vrLE9XYBxou8lYgw)
Everything up to Blood Sugar Sex Magic was pretty legit. I’m not saying it went to hell because Keidis got clean, but it did happen about the same time…
His book is a harrowing ass read tho
