Episode 620: Red Hot Chili Peppers: Heroin and Hijinks!

Summary: On this episode of the Sofa King Podcast, we talk about the hits and misses of The Red Hot Chili Peppers. This iconic band has changed styles and band members more than any in recent history. This is due to constant drug addiction and in-fighting. And boy, do I mean drug addiction. The lead singer, Anthony Kiedis, has been in and out of rehab several times and been fired from the band twice. Another member named Hillel Slovak died of an overdose. But, how long did it take Red Hot Chili Peppers to find true success? When did Kiedis propose to Blondie? Did he really lose his virginity to his father’s 18 year old girlfriend? Listen, laugh, learn.<br> <br>  <br> <br> Visit Our Sources:<br> <br> <a href="https://rockmusicrevival.com/2019/05/20/the-most-insane-stories-about-anthony-kiedis/">https://rockmusicrevival.com/2019/05/20/the-most-insane-stories-about-anthony-kiedis/</a><br> <br> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Hot_Chili_Peppers">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Hot_Chili_Peppers</a><br> <br> <a href="https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/red-hot-chili-peppers-new-album-frusciante-tour-1241119/">https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/red-hot-chili-peppers-new-album-frusciante-tour-1241119/</a><br> <br> <a href="https://rwrant.co.za/red-hot-chili-peppers-facts/">https://rwrant.co.za/red-hot-chili-peppers-facts/</a><br> <br> <a href="https://www.upi.com/Archives/1990/04/03/Singer-Anthony-Kiedis-convicted-of-sexual-battery-indecent-exposure/2421639115200/">https://www.upi.com/Archives/1990/04/03/Singer-Anthony-Kiedis-convicted-of-sexual-battery-indecent-exposure/2421639115200/</a>