Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea has penned a heartfelt tribute to his “hero” Tony Allen. The pioneering drummer who helped define Afrobeat during his tenure with Fela Kuti died Thursday at the age of 79. Calling Allen “one of the greatest drummers to ever walk this Earth,” Flea recalled …
Read More »Rage Against the Machine to Headline Boston Calling, Firefly Festivals
Rage Against the Machine have added two more festival dates to their 2020 tour itinerary, Boston Calling and Firefly. Boston Calling will take place May 22nd through 24th, and Firefly will be held June 18th through 21st. At Boston Calling, Rage are billed alongsidepreviously announced headliners, Foo Fighters and Red …
Read More »Flashback: Red Hot Chili Peppers Jam With John Frusciante at 2007 Tour Finale
The Red Hot Chili Peppers have been extremely quiet since announcing the return of guitarist John Frusciante via an Instagram post on December 15th. But we recently spoke to drummer Chad Smith about his art and he couldn’t help but spill some news about their future plans. “I was given …
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