Red Hot Chili Peppers 1983 Tour

The Red Hot Chili Peppers 1983 Tour was the first ever concert tour by Red Hot Chili Peppers. Originally formed as a joke band called "Tony Flow And The Miraculously Majestic Masters Of Mayhem" by bassist Flea, guitarist, Hillel Slovak and drummer, Jack Irons, all friends from high school. They asked fellow high school friend, Anthony Kiedis to join them onstage for their first ever show the Hollywood, CA venue known as The Rhythm Lounge. Kiedis had previously been a MC to introduce his friend's former bands however this time Kiedis was asked to sing. With one song, a made up rap Kiedis created called Out In L.A. the band took to the stage as an opening act for Neighbor's Voices. The club owner was so impressed by their performance he told them to return the following week with another song. The band quickly wrote Get Up and Jump and played it at that second show. In early March 1983 the band made the name change to the Red Hot Chili Peppers. The band first made a name for themselves on their local club scene when they played the famous Kit Kat Club by doing their now famous socks on cocks routine (this would become a trademark for the band and something they would do on occasion for many years). After this performance, Lindy Goetz decided to be their manager, a role he would hold until 1999. The 1983 tour consisted of shows mostly in the band's homestate of California except for one show in Nevada. A 10 song demo tape was recorded with Spit Stix, drummer for the punk band Fear, which Flea was briefly with.