Red Hot Chili Peppers Interview Before They EXPLODED (1989)

Disclaimer: This interview contains language and behaviour that may be considered offensive or inappropriate today. We’ve chosen to present it in full for historical and archival purposes. Digitally restored and upscaled from original archive footage, this 1989 interview with Anthony Kiedis and Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers captures the band at a raw and emotional turning point. They speak openly about reforming the band following the tragic loss of guitarist Hillel Slovak, their early struggles, and their unapologetically blunt feelings about touring in the UK. Unfiltered and chaotic, this rare conversation offers a snapshot of the band before their global breakthrough — marked by grief, irreverence, and the foundations of their enduring legacy. 📼 Originally broadcast on the influential 24-hour Music Box television channel, which reached an estimated 60 million viewers across Europe and Asia in the mid-1980s, much of this content has remained unseen for decades. Sunset Vinyl unlocks this incredible vault of music legends, remastering each interview to show your favourite stars in a brand new way. If you are interested in licensing any of the footage, please get in touch at: international@sunsetvine.com

Added 3 May 2026