Nick Cave reflects on viral comment about the Red Hot Chili Peppers that's 'followed him for 25 years' and admits there was 'no malice intended' Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com By MADISON BURGESS Published: 19:39 EDT, 14 March 2025 | Updated: 19:50 EDT, 14 March 2025 e-mail View comments Most people will be familiar with the comment Nick Cave made about the Red Hot Chili Peppers, as it's stuck around as a viral meme for a quarter of a century. And now the Australian musician, 67, has finally addressed them and revealed that there is no bad blood between himself and the rock group.
Although it's unknown exactly where or when he said it, Nick took aim at the band by saying: 'I'm forever near a stereo saying, 'What the f*** is this garbage?' And the answer is always The Red Hot Chili Peppers'. The unexpected swipe quickly picked up traction online and has haunted him ever since - with Chilis bassist Flea even commenting on it himself. At the time, he said: 'I don’t care if Nick Cave hates my band because his music means everything to me.
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