The Red Hot Chili Peppers are an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1983. The band's current lineup consists of vocalist Anthony Kiedis, bassist Flea, drummer Chad Smith, and guitarist John Frusciante. Two of the band's most popular chili peppers are the Serrano and CAYENNE peppers. The Serrano pepper is a type of chili pepper that is typically green in color and has a medium-hot flavor. The CAYENNE pepper is a type of chili pepper that is usually red in color and has a very hot flavor.