Out in L.A.

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The Red Hot Chili Peppers, 1983

By Hamish Duncan

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Out in L.A. by Hamish Duncan dives into the vibrant music scene of Los Angeles during the 1980s, focusing on a group of influential bands and artists. It explores the cultural and artistic movements that shaped the city and contributed to the broader landscape of contemporary music.
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This book may appeal to you if you're intrigued by the vibrant music scene of Los Angeles, particularly the rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. It provides an in-depth look into the cultural and artistic influences that shaped and propelled the band, capturing the essence of a unique era in LA's music history.

A chronological look at the performances, song writing and recording sessions, band members' lives, and events surrounding the career of the funk rock band the Red Hot Chili Peppers in 1983, the band's first year of existence.

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The Red Hot Chili Peppers were going to be a one-time act for a friend's album release party.

Forty years later, the funk rock band is arguably one of the best known and the longest running in the United States.

Everything that happened in 1983 set the course for the rest of the band's career. The scrappy band quickly rose to scene-wide fame, playing all over Los Angeles and gaining fans and media attention wherever they performed. Before the year was out, they had played approximately thirty shows, put together an early, beloved repertoire, recorded a blistering demo that secured them a recording contract with EMI/Enigma, and lost two of their founding members to a rival band.

Out in L.A. is an attempt at finding out exactly what happened during that first year and exploring what it is that makes the Red Hot Chili Peppers so compelling and fresh, even as they continue on their musical journey today.

'Hamish delivers the most comprehensive look at the Red Hot Chili Peppers' first year together. His account of each show takes you back in time and makes you feel like you are in the small L.A. clubs watching a new band grow in front of your eyes.' - Keith Rothschild, RCA Records Executive

'A must-have for any serious Red Hot Chili Peppers fan. A level of detail exceeding even Bob Spitz's work, Out in L.A. is a single-year focus on the formation and on-goings of the Chili Peppers when they were boys navigating the chaos of 1980s Los Angeles. Deeply informative, deeply entertaining.' - Dan Bogosian, author of Red Hot Chili Peppers FAQ

'This is as close as you will ever get to experiencing the formative year of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. With unparalleled insight, Out in L.A. transports you back to the clubs where the band made their name, and puts you front and centre as four young brothers set about changing the musical landscape forever. A truly remarkable achievement.' - Ben and Sam Townsend, Universally Speaking: The Red Hot Chili Peppers Podcast

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Out in L.A. by Hamish Duncan has been praised for its vivid narrative and painstaking research, offering in-depth insights into the early days of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. It captures the spirit of the band's beginnings within the Los Angeles underground music scene, giving fans an immersive look into a pivotal year in their history. Reviewers commend its engaging style and recommend it to anyone interested in rock music history, particularly fans of the band.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781641608015

Publisher: Chicago Review Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 17 January 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Chicago Review Press

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 498g

Pages: 336

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Arts & Culture Hamish Duncan Non-Fiction

About the Author

Hamish Duncan is the founder of the Red Hot Chili Peppers Sessions Archive website (rhcpsessions.com) and editor of Red Hot Chili Peppers Live Archive (rhcplivearchive.com). He lives in Sydney, Australia.