"Eddie" is a song by American rock band

Red Hot Chili Peppers Red Hot Chili Peppers are an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1983, comprising vocalist Anthony Kiedis, bassist Flea, drummer Chad Smith, and guitarist John Frusciante. Their music incorporates elements of alternative rock, funk ...

from the band's thirteenth studio album ''

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''. The song was released as a

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on September 23, 2022. No music video was created for the song, but it did receive moderate airplay.

Background

"Eddie" was written as a tribute to guitarist Eddie Van Halen, who died in 2020. It was first conceived by

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the day after his passing, after which the rest of the band contributed to the track.

Live performances

"Eddie" was performed for the first time on October 9, 2022 at the

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. It was the first song from ''Return of the Dream Canteen'' to be performed live.

Personnel

Red Hot Chili Peppers * Anthony Kiedis – lead vocals *

– bass *

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– guitar, backing vocals *

Chad Smith Chad Gaylord Smith (born October 25, 1961) is an American musician who has been the drummer of the rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers since 1988. The group was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012. Smith is also the drummer of the ...

– drums Additional personnel *

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– production *

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– engineering

Charts

References

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