20 July. Red Hot Chili Peppers perform at Rock in Roma on 20 July, in what promises to be one of the summer's biggest concerts in Rome.

This American band has a distinct musical sound, combining various elements of hard rock, funk and hip hop styles.

Formed in Los Angeles in 1983, the group achieved huge commercial success with the 1991 album Blood Sugar Sex Magik which sold over 12 million copies and spawned hits such as Give It Away and Under the Bridge.

In more recent years the band has attracted a new generation of fans with international hit singles such as Californication and Otherside.

For concert and ticket information see Rock in Roma website.