Red Hot Chili Peppers

Funk rock legends were part of the handover to the next Olympic host city, Los Angeles.

Band performed hits, plus songs from their two most recent albums.

"This f---ing guy. What a prick!”

The stuffed-animal pants he wore in the song's music video met a tragic fate.

Bassist says he can't talk bandmates into addressing his regrets.

Red Hot Chili Peppers bandmates reduced each other to tears during interview for bassist's podcast series.

Eclectic lineup also featured Sheryl Crow, Nile Rodgers, Duran Duran and an appearance by Sammy Hagar.

"There was no way this band could work," Anthony Kiedis later recalled.

Some bands traffic in covers more than others, but almost every rock band has a standout cover song that has become a fan favorite.

Ashlee Simpson is just one of many stars who bungled sets on TV's most coveted stage.