music. Formation and first album (1983–1984) Red Hot Chili Peppers (originally Tony Flow and the Miraculously Majestic Masters of Mayhem ) [3] were formed by Fairfax High School alumni Anthony Kiedis , Hillel Slovak , Jack Irons , and Michael "Flea" Balzary in 1983. [4] RHCP's first performance was at the Rhythm Lounge,