<P> Red Hot Chili Peppers is an American funk rock band formed in Los Angeles , California , in 1983 . The band was formed by vocalist Anthony Kiedis , guitarist Hillel Slovak , bassist Flea , and drummer Jack Irons after they met while attending Fairfax High School . Since its inception , Red Hot Chili Peppers has maintained a four - member lineup , with fourteen official members overall . </P>
who were the original members of the red hot chili peppers
vocalist Anthony Kiedis guitarist Hillel Slovak bassist Flea drummer Jack Irons