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San Francisco Chronicle
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
Bay Area radio station petitions for return of Red Hot Chili Peppers' NSFW ‘junk socks'
Bay Area alternative rock station Live 105 has launched a petition urging the Red Hot Chili Peppers to once again strip down onstage in nothing but 'strategically placed socks.' A callback to the Los Angeles rock band's early days, during which they performed onstage nearly naked wearing nothing but white tube socks over their genitals, the effort is being spearheaded by the station's morning show host Marci Wiser. 'Sign this petition and let the Peppers know that we, the fans, demand a nostalgic nod to their most iconic (and arguably most exposed) era,' she wrote on where the petition was posted Wednesday, May 14. 'Whether they opt for the classic single sock, the daring double-sock, or perhaps even a festive holiday-themed sock for special occasions, the message is clear: Bring Back the Junk Socks!' The petition does not state in what capacity Wiser wants the band to wear socks, but the Chronicle has reached out to Live 105 for comment. As of Wednesday afternoon, the petition has 13 signatures. Red Hot Chili Peppers — whose current lineup consists of frontman Anthony Kiedis, guitarist John Frusciante, drummer Chad Smith and bassist Flea — retired the schtick in the early 2000s but originally became known for their racy, sock-clad ensembles when they were on the rise in the 1980s and '90s. While the 'Californiacation' band is still active, they now perform fully clothed. Kiedis is set to make an appearance at BottleRock Napa Valley 's William Sonoma Culinary Stage over Memorial Day weekend, and only time will tell if Live 105's petition will make any impact on his festival attire. 'Frankly, in these trying times, a glimpse of Anthony's sock-clad… ahem… lower extremities would be more therapeutic than a truckload of mindfulness apps,' Wiser wrote. 'It's a reminder that life can be absurd, hilarious, and gloriously uninhibited. It's the punk rock equivalent of a giggle fit.' Flea reflected on the impact of the stunt during a 2019 interview with GQ, nearly two decades after the band gave it up, revealing that while it was a fun move in the '90s, it has also felt like it's held them back. 'We put socks on our dicks, and we're never going to outrun it,' he said. 'People are always going to think of that. … I've often felt misunderstood by people who don't know me and assume that I'm just a raving lunatic or shirtless dumbo jumping around slapping a bass.' Nonetheless, the move seems to still be cherished among fans like Wiser, who are fiending for another glimpse. 'Let's make this happen,' Wiser wrote. 'For the sake of laughter. For the sake of nostalgia. For the sake of seeing Flea try to play bass while simultaneously trying to keep the sock on.'
Forbes
11-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Disturbed Ties Van Halen With A Brand New No. 1 Single
Disturbed earns its thirteenth No. 1 on the Mainstream Rock Airplay chart with 'I Will Not Break,' ... More tying Godsmack and Van Halen for the sixth-most leaders. Disturbed backstage at Not So Silent Night. during Live 105's "Not So Silent Night" Concert 2002 - Backstage at HP Pavilion in San Jose, California, United States. (Photo by J. Shearer/WireImage) The band Disturbed recently returned with a tune that feels like it's just the beginning of a new chapter – and if early signs are any indication, this next era could be just as successful as previous ones. The hard rock act has long been a regular in the upper tiers of various Billboard rankings, and especially so in the past few years, when it's odd not to see that moniker inside the top 10 on at least one or two tallies. Now, with the newly-popular "I Will Not Break," the group kicks off its latest campaign with a quick win — and another chart-topper to add to the growing pile. "I Will Not Break" wasted no time racing up the Billboard charts. The tune arrived to solid sales and streaming numbers, and in the past few weeks, it has picked up serious steam on the radio. Rock programmers, who are seemingly always eager to spin the latest offering from Disturbed, have embraced the cut in a big way. This week, the track climbs from No. 2 to No. 1 on the Mainstream Rock Airplay chart. It knocks Papa Roach's "Even If It Kills Me" off the top spot. This win not only marks an exciting victory for the group, it also shifts Disturbed's historic position when compared to other names in the field. With 'I Will Not Break,' Disturbed earns its thirteenth No. 1 on the Mainstream Rock Airplay chart. That's enough to tie the band with Linkin Park for a shared spot on the all-time ranking of the most successful acts ever. The latter band has now held strong at 12 leaders for a while. Linkin Park is currently working on making a comeback of its own. The rock outfit's new single "Up From the Bottom" debuts on the Mainstream Rock Airplay tally this frame at No. 17. That track is already a huge hit on several other rankings, and it could easily become another No. 1 on this list in the coming weeks. Disturbed now sits in a three-way tie for the sixth-most No. 1 hits in Mainstream Rock Airplay history. It joins Godsmack and Van Halen, who also have 13 leaders to their names. Just ahead of this trio are Foo Fighters and Metallica, each with 14, and then there's a notable jump to Five Finger Death Punch with 15 and Three Days Grace with 18 champions. Shinedown still owns the record outright with 20 No. 1s, and it doesn't seem like that will be changing anytime soon. While its most impressive placement is on the Mainstream Rock Airplay chart, "I Will Not Break" is also performing well across several other Billboard rankings as well. The single remains at its peak of No. 4 on the Rock & Alternative Airplay list, the radio tally that includes more than just the harder side of the rock genre. On the Hot Hard Rock Songs chart, the cut slips slightly this frame. It drops from No. 5 to No. 7, though it's still holding on inside the top 10. The ranking blends all consumption metrics — sales, streaming, and radio airplay — and provides a more complete picture of a hard rock tune's overall popularity in the U.S.
