Red Hot Chili Peppers

In November 1986, the Red Hot Chili Peppers were riding high on the wave of their self-titled debut album, which was released just a few years earlier in 1984, but they had also released "Jungle Man" as part of their album *The Uplift Mofo Party Plan* in September of that same year. The live recording at The Ritz in Austin captures a pivotal moment in their career when the band was just starting to carve out their unique sound and identity in the funk-rock scene. This was a time marked by energetic performances and a raw, unfiltered vibe—ingredients that became their signature. Notably, guitarist Hillel Slovak's distinctive style was instrumental during this phase, but sadly, he would exit the band just a year later. It's fascinating to think about how this performance, brimming with youthful exuberance, laid the groundwork for the band’s later successes while also highlighting the intense highs and lows they would experience.

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