Red Hot Chili Peppers Remember Touring With Nirvana

Red Hot Chili Peppers recall touring with Nirvana and witnessing the band’s beautifully “combustible” dynamic.
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[@howardstern]

Stream the FULL interview now on SiriusXM: sxm.app.link/HSInterviews

[@rafinhaipsep]

Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nirvana and Pearl Jam at the same night for 20 bucks is crazy!

[@danielvillagra7292]

Agreed. Today that’d be an easy $2,000.

[@jeffjensen782]

Saw them on the San Diego stop. It was unbelievable. Bands at the height of their powers.

[@gaminonya7599]

And I seen them twice. It was awesome!

[@conorsmith8551]

Insane

[@DoctorMcHerp]

I was a toddler when this all happened. If only time travel was a thing.

[@timgrenda5859]

I saw that RHCP-Nirvana-Pearl Jam tour, on my 22nd birthday, at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in San Diego. It was one of the best moments of my life.

[@Erkbrothers80]

The Nirvana Del Mar show is the 30th anniversary Nevermind set released recently. The sound is quite fantastic and if I was you I’d pick it up to relive that magic moment.

[@timgrenda5859]

@@Erkbrothers80 I just see Sliver and Polly in Apple Music. Is the whole Del Mar set somewhere else?

[@jamestoops7228]

You are so lucky!

[@stenchaholic]

I was at that show. It was the most electric crowd I’ve ever been in. Eddie Vedder climbed the light rafters and was dangling 50 feet above the crowd. Nirvana was legendary and RHCP were peaking. Really was the best of the many many concerts I went to in my life. Nothing else close. When it was over everyone was spent. It was zombies heading back to our cars trying to process what we just experienced. Still have my ticket stub.

[@madarab37]

I didn't know these 3 bands toured together til now. What an awesome ticket.

[@Derrick1762]

I love hearing other musicians admire other musicians. It says a lot about their character. I love all 3 of those bands

[@Tromb0nne]

Yes 🧡

[@Tromb0nne]

It's funny how red hot chilli peppers are talking of nirvana and not at all about pearl jam. i mean even not one word

[@abelmontalvo4052]

@@Tromb0nne did you see the whole show or just this clip on KZbin? I'm sure they talked about Pearl jam

[@Tromb0nne]

But maybe in the while interview they're talking about pearl jam too i don't know i didn't see it

[@TigerPalmer]

@@Tromb0nne they’re really good friends with PJ. Eddie Vedder came out onstage and sang a couple of songs on their last tour.

[@zmm454]

It’s incredible how the voices of Flea and John are very similar

[@jeffreyrogers8151]

You're not the first person to say that. I've heard other people say that many times through the years. Not similar when they sing though... John is much better vocally

[@brodriguez5057]

Thought it was Flea talking at first.

[@Gloroxsocks]

Soulmate energy

[@chrisburrelljr9270]

If you look up vocal harmonies you'll find Red Hot chili peppers in the dictionary

[@deftony4531]

Even Anthony sounds similar to them.

[@Danjoker.]

1991 was one of the best years in music.

[@zeppelin8019]

It’s probably 1969 or 1971 then 1991

[@Danjoker.]

@@zeppelin8019 1967 too

[@vinnyhaddad]

Don’t forget about 1895 and 1982. Jk.

[@watos5473]

The 90 ssss

[@roddydykes7053]

Was a cool year for cars too if you’re into JDM stuff. Alternative music was hands-down best it ever would be in ‘91

[@stevend3753]

Can you imagine back to when Nirvana, Alice in Chain, Pearl Jam, and RHCP where all at their peak at or around the same time?? What an incredible time it was for Rock music, and music as a whole. The 90s was amazing for ALL genre of music.

[@negativeindustrial]

Of course, I was at that Lollapalooza.

[@colico14]

Also, Soundgarden, Smashing Pumpkins, & Helmet!

[@noodleschalepah5934]

Throw Metallica in there and those are my best bands ever .

[@monsterhog1118]

It was awesome

[@ivaerz4977]

That was when Rock music was at its peak

[@twister502publishing4]

It's nice when Howard lets the guests answer his questions.

[@barazara]

He does that with people whose answers actually interest him.

[@edthegoomba]

@@barazara bro needs to stop interviewing people that don't interest him then lol

[@TheAlStewartArchives]

It's wonderful to see them all looking so healthy. There's something special about a band that you grew up with still being at the top of their game adter all these decades.

[@jasonperez7811]

They are the stones of the 90s.

[@ryoichiwatanabe648]

@@jasonperez7811 imho stones of the 90s is definitely Primal Scream, i dunno i just can't quite find a 60s-70s legend to compare them to, they're the kind of their own i guess :/

[@2255223388]

John hasn't been in the band for most of those decades

[@areyoujelton]

@@2255223388 John is always in the band, he wrote the shit.

[@jdavid4719]

There not still at the top of their game

[@xvideos69.81]

The impact Kurt had on music will be felt forever. What a game changer!

[@heatherdavishasaids]

The real deal.

[@smb2265]

Just shows how humble Anthony is saying he was nervous and in awe of Kurt when he was around him.

[@anthonywandowicz8084]

Or how full of shit he is.

[@dylansd4982]

Love seeing the respect between these legendary bands

[@johncrawford]

Umm, Flea and Anthony would join them onstage.

[@joselitoflores7122]

@@bryanmack7463 kurt is on another plane, trancelike, when he plays

[@dvs620]

Did you not see the part where they mentioned they hung out backstage with Kurt after he invited them in? Also, I know RHCP at least has respect for Dave Grohl as they stepped in to fill some Foo Fighters dates after Taylor Hawkins passed. I would bet that Nirvana would have a bigger respect for the RHCP sound vs Guns n Roses. The Peppers were out there making a different type of music.

[@nick011182]

It’s gotta be tough trying to describe a band like Nirvana all these years later. The funny part is that a band as legendary as the chili pepper are still humbled a bit by the experience. I wish I gotten a chance to see that tour. Epic.

[@2011hwalker]

Nirvana are just next level. Truly one of the greatest bands ever. 30 years later their music remains incredibly powerful.

[@citizenerased7746]

I love Anthony’s respect for nirvana and Kurt ❤

[@TheHutchIsOn]

Much better than his respect for women

[@MM-lp5pp]

First time I saw RHCP was in the late 80s when my older brother got this skateboarding movie Thrashin on vhs in which the first lineup of RHCP played in…than in 1991 Nirvana exploded and all I can say is that I’m really thankful to grow up (Croatia) listening to amazing music of RHCP, Niravana and the rest of that amazing generation.

[@cleitonsotte]

Mee too!

[@erichramone7812]

Same here brotha (grew up close to the the RHCP area (greater LA area) and have always put them on a pedastel. But Nirvana was life changing for me. My mind was blown when I heard it. Just exploding. They were full of so much raw angst and power. Definitely defined a generation.

[@billybatchelor2863]

I remember Thrashin

[@poetsdreamsatc]

I agree! 🤘

[@featheryfemme]

I believe that was the third lineup (with Cliff and Hillel) but Jack did return in 1986, so still pretty close.

[@rubencleaver9483]

Thats a touching admiration of kurt that Anthony has, he truly understood him and his art.

[@MyMason911]

Kurt was named artist of the decade by rolling stones magazine in 1999 and he died in 1994.

[@rubencleaver9483]

@@MyMason911 whoa!, cool fact.

[@sabercrosby8128]

"John has a very clear understanding of dynamics" - love that.

[@Tyrannosaurus_5000]

Give me a beeak the dude's brain is toast, his commentary had nothing to do with the question

[@sabercrosby8128]

@@Tyrannosaurus_5000 what's that got to do with me loving it?

[@Carrera_Quan]

What an incredible time for music. I just turned 16 and got my first car. 1991 I think. Had Pearl Jam Ten, Nirvana Nevermind, RHCP Blood Sugar Magik, U2 Auctung Baby, REM Losing My Religion CDs playing while driving everywhere.

[@dhurley8522]

Yep 🙌🏻 No smart phones, social media, internet…it was simpler and it was all good 😌

[@bguts5584]

@@dhurley8522 was thinking the same thing. I miss the 90s and 2000s best years. My years are great now with two kids but i wana bring them up in new era of what we did kinda thing if it makes sense with all the tech in the way.

[@MikeG33113]

Those are all killer bands. Great time to get your license. 😄

[@peakyblinder777]

Quan - your message i relate to 💯👍 I had those exact same albums in my first car . Used to blast em up full loud whilst drivin. Great time to be alive and be part of something so special. Life was simple and we talked to one another, and music the was great. 💯🔥

[@ffedor77]

Oasis were the best of these bands

[@gb8924]

I love how Rock Stars are in awe of other Rock Stars. Just shows the human side of our heroes.

[@hellywise2542]

Human side?

[@yancieb]

Just shows what a juggernaut Nirvana was in their time. Even RHCP were in awe of them.

[@tha1youshouldfear]

Just to say I was alive when Kurt was on stage somewhere makes me extremely happy.

[@47imagine]

Get a life.

[@roddydykes7053]

Good ol ‘93 Til Infinity baby

[@dhurley8522]

28 years this month since he left. Wish he stayed..💔

[@tennillej9601]

Same

[@Ethan.s..]

@@dhurley8522 it was tragic' I remember the issue of Rolling Stones that had a picture of the scene towards the back of it. Was quite disturbing.

[@ali_s93]

It's so nice to see John here finally opening up in interviews - whatever after-effects of his brain being friend (from that mid-90s self-destructive dark hole that he was in) seem to have been gone now. He sounds and seems healthy and content.

[@carlodave9]

I think he forgot what point he wanted to make and Anthony saved him. So there's a little damage there that surfaces; fortunately, it seems to be rare.

[@hrln26]

idk why but, In Bloom for me is the most beautiful song Nirvana made.. he is powerful and raw and melodicly beautiful

[@bassacoustic1549]

Definitely one of the best

[@Jalex0021]

First single I ever bought on cassette at 10yo, one of my proudest moments, ha!

[@alexshank1414]

“He left us with a ton of unbelievable music and energy.” And a ton of what if’s.

[@user-ux1vj9vx7s]

If ifs and buts were candies and nuts, we’d all have a Merry Christmas

[@crazycatman5928]

April 5th 1994 RIP Kurt April 5th 2002 RIP Layne Love the Peppers. Love John. StadiumArcadium was a gift from him.

[@shelby8364]

oh wow, I didn't even realize today is April 5th, damn that's crazy

[@roddydykes7053]

And now RIP Taylor. At least he lived a long life for a rockstar

[@comput3rdemos809]

Notice Chadds kick drum has Taylor Hawkins....

[@TheBrockwellBroadcastNetwork]

My first concert was that line up(Pearl Jam, Nirvana, RHCP) at Sun Devil Stadium, in Phoenix, and it was my 16th birthday. One of the most special nights of my life.

[@anarchodandyist]

So good to see John back with the band 👍

[@LouieR.4682]

Christ, I miss the 90s. There's nothing close to this today at all.

[@randall9000]

The last great decade

[@arribaficationwineho32]

@@randall9000 agree. Funny I thought we would always have interesting original music. I was wrong.

[@kurtrivero368]

@@arribaficationwineho32 There is still great original music. You’re just not going to find it on the radio.

[@StarzzyJJASD]

The. Eighties we’re better

[@tangerinetango]

@@kurtrivero368 Agreed. Still do much great music, but not if you don't dig and explore

[@dezznuts.935]

Those were the days, I'm so thankful in life for the chance to be part of that Era in music and culture .

[@ronaldmcisaac]

John always come in from left field, way out, as in outside the stadium arcadium, probably why I dig his guitar playing.

[@keefriff99]

He's extremely creative and eccentric.

[@syncops834]

Left field?

[@turdferguson3855]

His quitar playing on that album was inspired by Eric Avery's bass playing.

[@mt_vu_rx_jukeboxhero]

@@turdferguson3855 what's up *Turd* 🐧🕴🏿🕴🏼🕴️🕋🖐🏿🦍📢🔴🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ ⚽🌜🐉🌛

[@er5490]

I remember Marty Schwartz talking about this being the first concert he went to. Crazy lineup

[@nonameman7114]

His guitar lessons are great

[@dylanswrld]

imagine this was your first concert lol, id be a guitar teacher too

[@hazyperspective]

Today marks 28 years since the passing of Kurt, it goes by so fast.

[@raymondforcierjr.2837]

Would've been a killer show!!!!

[@MrZombiejoe]

Could you Imagine the Power of that???

[@moz85214]

It was! Saw that show w Pearl Jam, Nirvana and RHCP in Tempe, AZ at the ASU Activity Center.

[@mathdavies9546]

Excuse the pun ay :-/

[@turdferguson3855]

@@moz85214 I was at the show too.

[@mehdalin]

@@moz85214 TELL ME ABOUT IT PLS

[@Tonefiend]

I saw that show in San Diego (Del Mar) Eddie Vedder was insane climbing in the rafters 30 feet above the floor directly overhead. The mosh pit was gnarly. The place was flooded ankle deep. Good times! They were all incredible. As good as they say Nirvana was, which they were, the Peppers had an equal intensity and ferocity to them.

[@Gush27]

Wow that is amazing. I was born and raised in Del Mar and would have loved to been alive during that time. Where were they playing?

[@Tonefiend]

@@Gush27 Del Mar fairgrounds. The Bing Crosby hall or one of those buildings. I spotted the Westwood One mobile recording semi truck outside so I know it was professionally recorded.

[@meridian580]

So cool. I was a college radio host and these bands were still underground.

[@SnazzyZee]

Rest in peace, Kurt. You are so missed.

[@SourPatchPuss]

Im so happy that its 2022 and aim seeing new content with John Frusciante all over the place!

[@HakunaMatata-rq2gu]

Such a gift

[@ephufer1]

Nice so cool how they reflect on Nirvana, Kurt had an amazing natural talent, I picked the guitar cause him

[@JongaLife]

I love RHCPs and Nirvana got along, two of my favorites

[@paulvon2378]

Pearl Jam, Chili Peppers and Nirvana on one show? That must have been amazing.

[@mafeuk]

One of those shows is here on KZbin

[@nakumininja]

@@mafeuk link?

[@mafeuk]

@@nakumininja kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3m6gYtom511eJYsi=q-5Zgfi80AZFQ4bp

[@nicolas.grisanti]

3 amazing bands with 3 amazing masterpieces albums in the same year....i miss the 90's !

[@renanheidemann]

Red Hot, Nirvana and Pearl Jam, 7:30 - ALL AGES (omg, amazing) Flea looks remember something fun when he look left

[@artalli7170]

I love how anthony understands Kurt's moods so effortlessly. What a time the 90s were. I hated them back then. I think we were all miserable young goofballs, but in hindsight it was so magical in a lot of ways.

[@cazsnap]

All of the billions of people were young in the 90s?

[@artalli7170]

@@cazsnap Oh time for a fightMcMuffin?

[@artalli7170]

@@cazsnap I meant my generation. If you want to fight, hop on Facebook.

[@Bardamu3000]

nineties were great, raw and no frills. the real shitshow were the 80's, from music to fashion, the 80's were a clinic disgrace.

[@artalli7170]

@@Bardamu3000 I loved some things about the 80s, but a whole decade of excess, partying, and hedonism catches up to society in future generations. And.... synth. Puke.

[@peakyblinder777]

Well said...Nirvana was a great powerful band and their music shall continue transcend both space and time. 💯🔥

[@Ugo2sleep]

Good interview. I appreciate the honesty, the straightforwardness, the down to earthness, while talking about experiences that are ethereal to mere mortals...

[@bonsai4911]

I love how these geniuses are still alive performing. Love them

[@ROCAincorporados]

It’s amazing. The RHCP are the most respectful, unselfish, some of the most beautiful human beings I’ve ever listen to speak about themselves, each other and other musicians. They didn’t have to talk shit on Pearl Jam, they just didn’t mention them.

[@jackjude]

Indeed, I have to say that's my stance on Pearl Jam too.

[@moonboot3820]

PJ wipes the floor with BOTH of those bands, jesus christ

[@livequality4578]

It truly was an incredible moment in music.

[@jenniferhajdu2062]

I got to see that tour in LA, it was this perfect moment when all 3 bands exploded with music and energy all at once.

[@kirstingerson7672]

And Anthony fell in Love with Kurt ❤️, i love hus Tearjerker Song

[@Boofranger1215]

Anyone notice how John didn’t really answer Howard’s question? Kinda rambled about his band. But Anthony got it back on track. Smooth communication. Made me chuckle

[@stephendedalus9878]

88-94 were the best years in music and musical culture, period.

[@victorha9923]

for the indie rock scene, sure; for pop music, first half of the 80s I prefer to 88-94

[@yonceydelatorre3802]

Respect to RHCP!!!! Great band then, great band now!!! Iconic and will go down in history as one of the greatest bands that held it together for so many years!

[@CP-kb1du]

90-93 was a great era of Music .....................great memories

[@rodrigod2917]

RHCP wrote the song Tearjerker in memory of Kurt Cobain (album: one hot minute)

[@christopherironside114]

New Years Eve 1991 concert RHCP Pearl Jam and Nirvana was the best concert that I have ever been to.

[@thomaspurcell6442]

1991 what a great year for music and great albums released from every Rock Band in the world.

[@justthedrummer330]

It was great to hear John's opinion on Nirvana!!

[@dsfafshjgh9349]

Oh he's a big fan There are actually a few videos on youtube of him covering nirvana

[@johnnywanos]

Love this interview so far can’t wait to see the whole thing

[@stewartdowouis9218]

I’ve been listening to the Stern show for 30 years. This was one of my favorite interviews on the show of all time. It felt good.

[@isaacrichmond7505]

Where can you see the whole thing?

[@imthebestmayne122]

@@isaacrichmond7505 From what I remember I am pretty sure the Stern Show is exclusive to Sirius XM. I am not 100% sure about this, it could be completely wrong. There's probably a rip somewhere online.

[@Peppers19781978]

@@imthebestmayne122 The entire show is on youtube in various parts.

[@lxldny]

If I'm not mistaken you could get a ticket for $12 to see this insane line-up!

[@manager4409]

Holy shit

[@ryanmills5942]

That would have been fairly expensive in '91

[@lxldny]

@@ryanmills5942 checked the inflation calculator would've been roughly $28 today. Still an amazing bargain imo.

[@blastofo]

Tours didn't even need to make money back then, because they made it all from record sales. But the stage productions were very basic. These days almost all concerts have elaborate lighting, and production, because they need to make good profit from it now without those record sales.

[@johncrawford]

I scalped two tickets for $60 and that was a bargain but a lot for kids

[@MrRudyc85]

All three bands had their albums come out within a six week span in 91, along with Metallica and Guns N Roses.

[@rodolfohernandez772]

I've always loved the Red hot chili peppers and with what I just heard makes my appreciation even better than before

[@natalie651]

So great to see John

[@justincoleman2740]

I wasn't ever grabbed by your music fellas, but y'all are vibrating in a beautiful way. One love.

[@premkamandir]

Kurt was a hug animals friend. We miss him so much 😔 John is great too!

[@jabbadabba1978]

It’s amazing to see John speak

[@jeremytheoneofdestiny8691]

Kurt with those cookies is legendary

[@voiceguy3635]

That time in the early to mid 90s was the last great era of rock n roll.

[@adamrivera2499]

My dream concert damn wished I could have seen that show

[@lorilulu42]

I was at lollapalooza 91. One of the best nights of my life

[@Dog_will_hunt]

Me too. Irvine Meadows, CA.

[@officialnickelcitygrunge]

Awesome interview, love the show Howard

[@buckminsterowski]

John was getting lost in his story and Anthony had to gently bring him back to the topic

[@aaronalvarado4392]

Really cool how all these 90’s bands were all cool with each other!!!

[@vengeens]

RHCP, Nirvana and Pearl Jam on the same show - this is something unbelievable!

[@danny7954]

Another of Howard's bests.

[@johnb.2006]

We talk about The Big 4 from the 80s (Metallica, Slayer, Anthrax and Megadeth) but the 90s big 4 of Pearl Jam, Nirvana, The Red Hot Chili Peppers and The Smashing Pumpkins was something special for a whole new generation.

[@Sublime_37]

There’s still no greater lineup than all those bands on one ticket. I really wish I could have seen Nirvana bc I was very much planning on seeing them as an adult.

[@ghostwriterinme5050]

very well put, thanks for sharing.

[@RogerPeet]

I saw Nirvana at 9-hole golf course driving range. Talk about energy. It was the night after they played in L.A. at an MTV awards show, on network TV, 9Sept92 Hugh contrast. I think Nirvana liked the smaller outdoor shows. It sounded so good.

[@James-lv9mw]

Respect for them and their reverential attitude towards Kurt's genius.

[@GandalfGreyhame3]

Very wonderful to hear about!

[@Frumess]

Anthony Keidis' answer to every question: Energy

[@hapuzi]

"Lithium" sent my soul to rock music. I love RHCP's "I could have lied"

[@sweptinblack]

Wow what a class act from the Peppers. Very cool.

[@basketburger]

Two legendary bands 👍👍

[@420247milo]

I/we love Howard

[@markymark5352]

I think sometimes we take for granted how lucky we are to have all four members still with us, considering the circumstances. Especially John and Anthony.

[@missionfailedwellgetemnext1718]

I was born in 1998 but i wished i was on that concert most legendary lineup EVERR!!!

[@kristopherryanwatson]

RHCP opened for Nirvana. The Smashing Pumpkins opened for RHCP. both happened around the same time in 1991. imagine Nirvana, RHCP, The Smashing Pumkins all on one bill. what an incredible show that would have been

[@SW-fn7cl]

Arguably my 3 favourite bands when I was about 16 it would have been mind blowing 🤯

[@staffcarpenborg]

I’ve often criticised Anthony regarding the Frusciante/Keidis divide -> But this was a kool moment where he seamlessly flowed out of Johns way of expressing & in the process backing him regarding the subject matter/underlying meaning of what John was verbally describing/communicating..

[@callum_abbott]

John's relationship to Cobain still remains a mystery.

[@maximumaverage]

Not up to speed on John's relationship with Nirvana. Is there something John's said in the past about Nirvana?

[@callum_abbott]

@@maximumaverage Well, he's said that he's a huge fan of Nirvana and has listened to the rare stuff on bootlegs, but I was waiting to see if Frusciante was going to say anything about meeting Kurt personally. It's just that there's nothing I've heard to suggest that they even spoke.

[@k.t.5405]

@@maximumaverage John HATED the fact Nirvana brought punk to the masses, made it commercial...He's gone on record with that. He's come around since the 90s, but I think he feels Kurt stole his creative thunder in a weird sort of Mozart v. Salieri kind of way.

[@maiqtheliar_]

@@k.t.5405 John wasn't a fan of Nevermind bc it was really for the masses, but he was a really big fan of the albums that came out later, specially In Utero, he stated that in multiple interviews

[@withthesun13]

Here’s John talking about Nirvana. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5aQdJehl5enbK8

[@citizenerased7746]

Nirvana are so dear to my heart

[@krisengo9023]

I'm interested in 1:22. Is Anthony redirecting John from delving into a troubling time, or just trying to make a point, or both?

[@MattAlexanderMe]

They were answering a question Howard asked about playing with Nirvana. John's answer was a tangent and Anthony brought the conversation back to the topic.

[@PabloUriarte]

I love to see you all there

[@arkates3625]

legends respecting legends

[@influenceince]

Went to NIN and Perfect Circle concert. Amazing

[@skullninjaraptor]

I saw Pearl Jam and Smashing Pumpkins open for RHCP in 91 at the St Paul Civic center in MN.

[@aspectsofmax]

Howard is so good at what he does.

[@rustyspigot1876]

I wasn't aware that rim-jobbing quasi-musicians was a skill. And yet here we are.....

[@belfortg5845]

Kurt is legend ♥️🙏

[@lilfeet66]

I cannot believe I missed that show!!