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RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS

(Pronounced “Boy Howdy!”)

June 1, 1986

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HOME: Some spicy tamale.

AGE: Baby appeal

PROFESSION: Hollywood Junglemen.

HOBBIES: American ghost dancing, buckling down, getting up and jumping, lovin' and touchin, checking out blackeyed blondes, sex rappin', saving the coyotes from the terror of Catholic school.

LAST BOOK READ:

Yertle The Turtle by Dr. Seuss.

LAST

ACCOMPLISHMENT: Appearing onstage in nothing but strategically placed socks—and actually getting away with it.

QUOTE: "Mommy, where's daddy?"

PROFILE: Formed not far from the real land of red hot chili peppers and some spicy tamales, the nucleus of the band began when lead singer Anthony Kiedis did a one-shot metal rap gig with his pals in What Is This. As the band's reputation grew, Kiedis put together a real band that is rapidly becoming known for its blend of rap/funk with metal/punk LPs produced by exGang Of Four Andy Gill and George Clinton—and their incredibly zany live performances.

BEER: Boy Howdy!