Formed: 1983 in Los Angeles, California, United States Current members: Anthony Kiedis: Lead Vocals, Additional Guitar* Michael "Flea" Balzary: Bass, Trumpet, Piano, Backing Vocals Chad Smith: Drums, Percussion Josh Klinghoffer: Lead Guitar, Keyboards, Six-String Bass, Organ, Percussion, Banjo, Backing Vocals * Live Only 1991-1998 Former members: Hillel Slovak: Guitar, Backing Vocals Jack Irons: Drums, Percussion Jack Sherman: Guitar, Backing Vocals Cliff Martinez: Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals DeWayne McKnight: Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals D.H. Peligro: Drums, Percussion John Frusciante: Lead Guitar, Keyboards, Backing Vocals Arik Marshall: Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals Jesse Tobias: Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals Dave Navarro: Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals
