1983

The Red Hot Chili Peppers formed by singer Anthony Kiedis, Flea (Michael Balzary), and Hillel Slovak.

1984

Hillel Slovak quits the band, and is replaced by Jack Sherman. The
first, self-titled record is released.

1985

Sherman is tossed out when Slovak opts to return. Freaky Styley is released.

1987

The band releases Uplift Mofo Party Plan.

1988

At the end of the year, McKnight is replaced by John Frusciante.

1989

Frusciante provides the band with some of its best guitar work on the album Mother's Milk.

1991

The band releases Blood Sugar Sex Majik, its commercial breakthrough.

1993

While touring in support of Blood Sugar Sex Majik, Frusciante quits the band, allegedly due to the rigors of the road. He is immediately replaced by Arik Marshall, an L.A guitar fixture who had played in a band called Trulio Disgracias with Flea. Marshall fills in for the remaining dates on the tour. Before work even begins on the next record, Marshall is replaced by Jesse Tobias. Nine years after the fact, Jack Sherman files suit against the band, claiming he was mistreated by them and not adequately compensated for his contributions. By the end of 1993, Tobias is out, his stint in the band lasted about as long as Duane McKnight's. By September, the Peppers begin practicing with former Jane's Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro.

1994

Although Navarro's hiring is still considered an industry rumor, the band is scheduled to play Woodstock '94 and produce another album by year's end. The band appears at Woodstock with Navarro and begins recording in July.

1995

Numerous delays keep the Red Hot Chili Peppers from completing One Hot Minute; it is finally released in September.

1996

All members remain active in the Music Industry with various side and solo projects.