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Flea, 'Helen Burns' – Album Review

Drake Baer — Sat, 21 Jul 2012 18:00:32 +0000

Is Flea the most excellent dude is rock? Probably. Is the Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist’s debut EP ‘Helen Burns’ the most delightful surprise of the year? Certainly. The album is named after, and dedicated to, a character in Charlotte Bronte’s ‘Jane Eyre.’ Helen is Jane’s faithful, compassionate best friend, one that left a mark [...]

Red Hot Chili Peppers to Play in Israel for the Very First Time

Dave Kim — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 19:00:07 +0000

The Red Hot Chili Peppers have accomplished a lot in their almost 30-year career. They have sold over 65 million albums worldwide, sold out venues everywhere and were just inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. However, the band can add a first to their impressive list when they perform live in Israel later this year.

Duck Dunn Dead: Peter Frampton, Flea + More React on Twitter

Shauna Wright — Sun, 13 May 2012 20:10:12 +0000

As we reported earlier, legendary bassist Donald “Duck” Dunn has died at the age of 70. Now rock luminaries are reacting to the news on Twitter.

Red Hot Chili Peppers Bring Emotion and Funk to Rock Hall Induction Ceremony

Olivia Langley — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 12:34:15 +0000

Red Hot Chili Peppers were the very last act inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio, late Saturday night – and with the ceremony creeping close to the five-hour mark, many in attendance had already split. However, the California funk-rockers were clearly who much of the crowd were waiting to [...]

Radiohead Plans 2012 Tour; Singer Thom Yorke Preps Album with Red Hot Chili Peppers' Flea

Jeff Giles — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 13:50:30 +0000

Last month, Radiohead drummer Phil Selway told reporters that the band’s surprise set at this year’s Glastonbury festival had reawakened their enthusiasm for performing live. It looks like he really meant what he said.

In fact, according to singer Thom Yorke, fans can expect a full-fledged tour next year, as well as a new album from his side project, Atoms for Peace.