Concert goers criticize Red Hot Chili Peppers for not playing classic

Concert-goers criticize Red Hot Chili Peppers for not playing classic Under the Bridge

Red Hot Chili Peppers fans left their Australian shows discouraged after the band failed to perform one of their most iconic songs.

The California rock group dropped Under the Bridge from their setlist during their Brisbane and Sydney shows as they kicked off their Australian tour with Post Malone.

Sydney fans left Accor stadium unhappy on Thursday night when a devastated female fan posted on TikTok to complain.

Red Hot Chili Peppers fans have left their Australian shows disheartened after the band failed to play one of their most iconic songs - Under The Bridge Pictured: Singer Anthony Kiedis performs in Sydney on Thursday night

Red Hot Chili Peppers fans have left their Australian shows disheartened after the band failed to play one of their most iconic songs – Under The Bridge Pictured: Singer Anthony Kiedis performs in Sydney on Thursday night

“When you go to the Red Hot Chilli Peppers concert and they don’t play Under the Bridge,” the woman wrote alongside the video while pursing her bottom lip.

“Post Malone did a shoey though and smashed a guitar to pieces,” she added in her caption.

Fans also took to Facebook to vent their frustration, writing: “I wish I could reverse my decision to go to the RHCP. Absolutely disappointed with this performance.’

“Well that was disappointing, I definitely won’t be seeing her again!!!” said another.

“Good experience (but) won’t see her again. Their set was focused on new songs and the crowd struggled to feel it,” added another.

“I’ve been their number one fan all my life and I would never go back after this concert. Played a few old songs but mostly new stuff nobody knows.’

Sydney fans left Accor stadium unhappy on Thursday night when a devastated female fan posted on TikTok to complain. 1675391429 214 Concert goers criticize Red Hot Chili Peppers for not playing classic

Sydney fans left Accor stadium unhappy on Thursday night when a devastated female fan posted on TikTok to complain. “When you go to the Red Hot Chilli Peppers concert and they don’t play Under the Bridge,” the woman wrote alongside the video while pursing her bottom lip

The Red Hot Chili Peppers play another show in Sydney on Saturday, as well as in Melbourne and Perth next week.  Pictured: bassist Floh

The Red Hot Chili Peppers play another show in Sydney on Saturday, as well as in Melbourne and Perth next week. Pictured: bassist Floh

Meanwhile, concert-goers in Brisbane longingly sang their own version of the track on the way home from the concert on Sunday 29th January.

Fans thronged a crowded train and chanted, “The city I live in, the city of angels / Lonely as I am, together we cry.”

Under the Bridge is one of the band’s most popular songs.

Meanwhile, concert-goers in Brisbane longingly sang their own version of the track on the way home from the concert on Sunday 29th January

Meanwhile, concert-goers in Brisbane longingly sang their own version of the track on the way home from the concert on Sunday 29th January

Fans thronged a crowded train and chanted, Under the Bridge is one of the band's most popular songs

Fans thronged a crowded train and chanted, “The city I live in, the city of angels / Lonely as I am, together we cry

It was released in 1991 and ranked number seven on Rolling Stone magazine’s Top 40 Greatest Red Hot Chili Peppers Songs.

Red Hot Chili Peppers performed to a packed Accor Stadium.

The four-piece rock band performed some of their classics, from Can’t Stop, Californication, Give It Away and Snow ((Hey Oh)).

Under the Bridge is one of the band's most popular songs.  It was released in 1991 and ranked number seven on Rolling Stone magazine's Top 40 Greatest Red Hot Chili Peppers Songs

Under the Bridge is one of the band’s most popular songs. It was released in 1991 and ranked number seven on Rolling Stone magazine’s Top 40 Greatest Red Hot Chili Peppers Songs

Red Hot Chili Peppers performed to a packed Accor Stadium.  The four-piece rock band performed some of their classics, from Can't Stop, Californication, Give It Away and Snow ((Hey Oh)).  Pictured: drummer Chad Smith

Red Hot Chili Peppers performed to a packed Accor Stadium. The four-piece rock band performed some of their classics, from Can’t Stop, Californication, Give It Away and Snow ((Hey Oh)). Pictured: drummer Chad Smith

They also performed a number of new songs such as Reach Out and Black Summer.

The Tour Down Under includes performances in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Auckland and Dunedin, but the group will not travel to Adelaide, Hobart or Darwin.

In October 2022, a handful of fans took to social media to express their disappointment that the legendary rock band will not be visiting South Australia during their stay.

They also performed a number of new songs such as Reach Out and Black Summer

They also performed a number of new songs such as Reach Out and Black Summer

“Australian” tour,” Instagram account @justadelaidethings sarcastically captioned a tour announcement post.

“It’s such a shame that SA is once again neglected,” commented one user.

“As with most things coming to Australia,” lamented another.

In October 2022, a handful of fans took to social media to express their disappointment that the legendary rock band will not be visiting South Australia during their stay

In October 2022, a handful of fans took to social media to express their disappointment that the legendary rock band will not be visiting South Australia during their stay

In July, the Red Hot Chili Peppers announced they would be touring Australia and New Zealand with Post Malone.

Due to popular demand, they added second shows for Sydney and Melbourne.

It’s been four years since Post Malone last performed in Australia, and Red Hot Chili Peppers have not toured Down Under since 2019.

Bassist Flea (pictured) was last in Australia for a holiday in December 2021.  After almost 30 years he is selling his estate in Moruya on the NSW south coast

Bassist Flea (pictured) was last in Australia for a holiday in December 2021. After almost 30 years he is selling his estate in Moruya on the NSW south coast

Flea, who recently listed his NSW estate for $3million, was last there for a holiday in December 2021.

The bassist is selling his estate in Moruya on the NSW south coast after almost 30 years.

He bought the property in 1994 and the band used it to write some of their best-selling songs.

In April 2022, the legendary alternative rock band were honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

During the ceremony, drummer Chad Smith named former members of the band because “they’re all part of our journey.”

Anthony Kiedis added that the band’s story is “not a story of individuals”.

“When we come together, something happens that is much greater than the individual parts, we are much greater than the sum of our parts,” Kiedis said.

Red Hot Chili Peppers Sydney set list

Intro jam

Can’t Stop (2002)

The Zephyr Song (2002)

Here Forever (2022)

Snow (Hey Oh) (2006)

Edie (2022)

Edie (2022)

Throw Your TV Away (2002)

Reach (2022)

Soul to Squeeze (1993)

Nobody’s Strange Like Me (1989)

These Are the Ways (2022)

The Heavy Wing (2022)

Calibration (1999)

Pea (1995)

The Drummer (2022)

Black Summer (2022)

By the way (2002)

encore:

Sir Psycho Sexy (1991)

They’re Red Hot (Robert Johnson cover)

Give It Away (1991)