Austin, Texas may be the self-described music capital of the world, but that doesn’t stop major bands and those that are just getting started from pursuing the music scene in Los Angeles. And while the city of LA may be the film capital of the world , that also does nothing to impeded the popularity and interest in the local music scene. It also helps that many of the major labels are located in this city, but it’s also nothing of a coincidence that some of the top solo musicians and great bands throughout history have started their career in Los Angeles. In addition, there are bands like the Red Hot Chili Peppers that are not only from LA and have achieved something of a legendary music status, but they also write many songs in honor of and in homage to their home city.

The Chili Peppers first formed in 1983 and have become extremely popular, respected and well known not only for their unique blend of funk, rock, some aspects of punk rock but also for their various stage behaviors throughout the years. Their unique approach to music didn’t land the band great commercial or popular success for almost a decade. During this time they formed a solid performance style and played at various LA clubs and venues.

When tourists visit Los Angeles, they frequently go to at least one of the night clubs in the city while they are there. And when someone catches a performance by a band that later makes it big, they frequently remember the night they first saw them in a club. That helps to make the trip special and usually people will remember all the details from the experience including the exact hotel room they stayed in. The Chili Peppers first major breakthrough album came in 1991 with Blood Sugar Sex Magik. This was an enormously successful album, and reached heights of sales that the band had never before seen. It also contained the song Under The Bridge, which was their first of many popular songs about LA or set in it.