I love how they actually respect black culture when it comes to acknowledging where their sound came from. Being in 2019 and understanding how people see cultural appropriation vs appreciation, I'd say that the RHCP have ALWAYS payed homage and respect to the musicians who influenced them. They include them in their videos, talk about them in their interviews and actually approached them for approval and advice in order to develop their funky sound.
Flea made a good point. The white audience didn't want to hear the funk and the black audience probably wouldn't listen to the rock. I think a lot of funk artists like Parliament, Bootsy Collins, etc. they're really underrated. I know people throw out the word 'underrated' but these guys never get the credit or respect they deserve for the funk. This is also what gave RHCP a unique sound I think, the funk influence is evident in their music and makes them a great band today.
Wow, the Chili's had real enthusiasm for their idols. These cats were real students of the FUNK, and it showed in their music and their gleeful faces when they observed their funk heroes.
Would've been interesting to see where the band went had Hillel survived.. He seems more mature and more self assured than the other two. He has his own mind about what he likes and doesn't like, for example when Flea makes the Aerosmith comment. You can really see, against his cool demeanor that Anthony and Flea are like children acting out constantly "Am I cool yet?!".. Hillel was the real cool.
i cant even describe how the chilis make me feel. Their music and story as a band is overpowering. It actually makes my heart heavy because theyre such a beautiful band and i was never part of it. But as the chlis would tell you themselves, you gotta live your own life and live your own funk!
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This video was taken the same year Hillel died from a heroin overdose. So sad. He seemed so full of life in this video.
I love how they actually respect black culture when it comes to acknowledging where their sound came from. Being in 2019 and understanding how people see cultural appropriation vs appreciation, I'd say that the RHCP have ALWAYS payed homage and respect to the musicians who influenced them. They include them in their videos, talk about them in their interviews and actually approached them for approval and advice in order to develop their funky sound.
Hillel's voice is soooo deep. Didn't expect it to be that deep lmfao.
They are so high
Hillel's voice is so buttery, soothing and in general he's just so beautiful :0
"...Too funked out to get on White radio, and too rocked out to get on Black radio."
And that's why I love RHCP. Thanks for uploading this.
Anthony came in talking at 100mph hahaha
Flea made a good point. The white audience didn't want to hear the funk and the black audience probably wouldn't listen to the rock. I think a lot of funk artists like Parliament, Bootsy Collins, etc. they're really underrated. I know people throw out the word 'underrated' but these guys never get the credit or respect they deserve for the funk. This is also what gave RHCP a unique sound I think, the funk influence is evident in their music and makes them a great band today.
Wow, the Chili's had real enthusiasm for their idols. These cats were real students of the FUNK, and it showed in their music and their gleeful faces when they observed their funk heroes.
Jack: "Fuck this I'm chillin'"
If it wasn’t for Hillel, Flea would’ve never picked up a bass. Bless that man, and a shame he died so young and what he could have accomplished.
Hillel, beautiful voice and handsome too
I really love how genuinely moved by music they all are.
I swear I could listen to Hillel's voice all day long.
Would've been interesting to see where the band went had Hillel survived.. He seems more mature and more self assured than the other two. He has his own mind about what he likes and doesn't like, for example when Flea makes the Aerosmith comment. You can really see, against his cool demeanor that Anthony and Flea are like children acting out constantly "Am I cool yet?!".. Hillel was the real cool.
One of favourite videos on YT. Keep coming back. And I'm not even a huge RHCP fan. But I'm a Bootsy Collins fan for live and Parliament/Funkadelic.
reading Anthony's book...halfway through...so mesmerized and devouring anything I can get my hands on. great interview. thanks for sharing.
The look of admiration on Flea's face as he watches Bootsy just totally says it all.
i cant even describe how the chilis make me feel. Their music and story as a band is overpowering. It actually makes my heart heavy because theyre such a beautiful band and i was never part of it. But as the chlis would tell you themselves, you gotta live your own life and live your own funk!