with death, and California. [ 169 ] Band members Main article: List of Red Hot Chili Peppers band members Anthony Kiedis  – lead vocals (1983–present) Flea  – bass, piano, trumpet, backing vocals (1983–present) Chad Smith  – drums, percussion (1989–present) Josh Klinghoffer  – guitar, keyboards, drums, percussion, six-string bass, banjo, backing vocals