Mystery Injury Sidelines Red Hot Chili Peppers

Red Hot Chili Peppers have pulled out of an upcoming concert in Los Angeles after a band member faced an injury significant enough to pull the band off the road for the next six weeks.

Sharing the news via X (formerly Twitter), the American rockers revealed that they won’t be performing at the annual charity celebration, Almost Acoustic Christmas, this weekend, an event hosted by Los Angeles radio station KROQ-FM. However, they did urge fans to hold on to their tickets as they’ll make it up to everyone who missed out with a show at LA’s Forum on Saturday, 2 March 2024.

“It is with deep regret that we will not be able to perform this weekend at KROQ’s Almost Acoustic Christmas,” the band wrote. “A band member was injured, preventing us from being able to perform for at least six weeks. However, RHCP and ​@KROQ are excited to make it up to you on March 2nd 2024 at The Forum.​ So, have a great time this weekend and hang on to your ticket.”

Red Hot Chili Peppers were due to join The Offspring, Garbage, Portugal. The Man, Bleachers and more at this year’s event.

Earlier this year, Melbourne-born, California-raised Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea made waves when he revealed his top Australian music acts.

Answering the question, “Who’s Australia’s best band of all time?” posted by the X (formerly Twitter) user The Extreme Music Enthusiast in March, Flea responded a few months too late but still entertained his many followers.

“The best Australian bands ever are The Birthday Party, The Bee Gees, and AC/DC,” Flea said.

At the end of March, Flea premiered his new podcast, This Little Light, a 15-part series featuring a revolving door of the most recognisable names in music, including Rick Rubin, Cynthia Erivo, Thundercat, Patti Smith, and Margo Price. 

This Little Light aims to spotlight teachers and early musical experiences - the exploration of influences and early lessons - and how they influenced the trajectory of his guests' careers.

In January, Red Hot Chili Peppers returned to Australia for a stadium tour with special guest Post Malone.

In a The Music reflection of the show at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium, reviewer Jess Martyn wrote, “Every aspect of the performance is perfectly in sync, and though they play with the intensity that their catalogue demands, it’s clear that they’re having the time of their lives. The way they come together before each song grounds the whole set in camaraderie, while the riff-offs between Flea and John Frusciante build on a playful energy that culminates in shirts coming off.”

It is with deep regret that we will not be able to perform this weekend at KROQ’s Almost Acoustic Christmas. A band member was injured, preventing us from being able to perform for at least 6 weeks. However, RHCP and ​@KROQ are excited to make it up to you on March 2nd 2024 at… pic.twitter.com/86i3sfcGkR

— Red Hot Chili Peppers (@ChiliPeppers) December 5, 2023