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Gallery: Red Hot Chili Peppers pack JMA Wireless Dome with thousands of fans

By Maxine Brackbill Senior Staff Photographer
Thousands of people pack the JMA Wireless Dome for the Red Hot Chili Peppers concert. Fans began to arrive for the concert starting at 4 p.m. on Friday.
Thousands of people pack the JMA Wireless Dome for the Red Hot Chili Peppers concert. Fans began to arrive for the concert starting at 4 p.m. on Friday. Maxine Brackbill | Asst. Photo Editor / The Daily Orange
Red Hot Chili Peppers’ bassist Flea leaps in the air as the band performs. Spending the entire show shirtless, Flea jumped and moved around the stage.
Red Hot Chili Peppers’ bassist Flea leaps in the air as the band performs. Spending the entire show shirtless, Flea jumped and moved around the stage. Maxine Brackbill | Asst. Photo Editor / The Daily Orange
Red Hot Chili Peppers open their show with their hit song “Can’t Stop.” The band performed a 17-song setlist, followed by a two song encore.
Red Hot Chili Peppers open their show with their hit song “Can’t Stop.” The band performed a 17-song setlist, followed by a two song encore. Maxine Brackbill | Asst. Photo Editor / The Daily Orange
Red Hot Chili Peppers perform at the JMA Wireless Dome on April 14. The concert was part of the band’s 2022-23 Global Stadium Tour.
Red Hot Chili Peppers perform at the JMA Wireless Dome on April 14. The concert was part of the band’s 2022-23 Global Stadium Tour. Maxine Brackbill | Asst. Photo Editor / The Daily Orange
Drummer Chad Smith and bassist Flea provided the backbone for the songs with their steady beats. The group brought everyone in the Dome to their feet throughout the whole set.
Drummer Chad Smith and bassist Flea provided the backbone for the songs with their steady beats. The group brought everyone in the Dome to their feet throughout the whole set. Maxine Brackbill | Asst. Photo Editor / The Daily Orange
Some fans capture the moment through their phones while others observe the artists in a trance. The age range of the crowd spanned far and wide as multiple generations enjoyed timeless bands and trailblazing artists.
Some fans capture the moment through their phones while others observe the artists in a trance. The age range of the crowd spanned far and wide as multiple generations enjoyed timeless bands and trailblazing artists. Maxine Brackbill | Asst. Photo Editor / The Daily Orange
RHCP guitarist John Frusciante enhances every song with extended guitar solos. The “Unlimited Love” tour marks Frusciante’s return to the band after stepping down in 2009.
RHCP guitarist John Frusciante enhances every song with extended guitar solos. The “Unlimited Love” tour marks Frusciante’s return to the band after stepping down in 2009. Maxine Brackbill | Asst. Photo Editor / The Daily Orange
Clouds of smoke billow onto the stage as The Strokes take to the floor. Formed in 1998, the band was met with warm applause by the audience when they came out to perform.
Clouds of smoke billow onto the stage as The Strokes take to the floor. Formed in 1998, the band was met with warm applause by the audience when they came out to perform. Maxine Brackbill | Asst. Photo Editor / The Daily Orange
Concert-goers walk to the JMA Wireless Dome wearing merchandise from one of three performing artists. Fans came from Syracuse and beyond in order to attend the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ fifth tour location.
Concert-goers walk to the JMA Wireless Dome wearing merchandise from one of three performing artists. Fans came from Syracuse and beyond in order to attend the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ fifth tour location. Maxine Brackbill | Asst. Photo Editor / The Daily Orange
The Strokes guitarist Albert Hammond Jr. wears a Lou Reed T-shirt for the concert in honor of the 1964 Syracuse graduate. Reed was the guitarist, singer and principal songwriter for the Velvet Underground, to which Reed belonged.
The Strokes guitarist Albert Hammond Jr. wears a Lou Reed T-shirt for the concert in honor of the 1964 Syracuse graduate. Reed was the guitarist, singer and principal songwriter for the Velvet Underground, to which Reed belonged. Maxine Brackbill | Asst. Photo Editor / The Daily Orange
Vocalist Anthony Kiedis greets the large crowd in attendance as he takes to the stage. Unlike bassist Flea, Kiedis remained stationary for most of the concert, as he wore a boot on his left leg and a brace on his right knee.
Vocalist Anthony Kiedis greets the large crowd in attendance as he takes to the stage. Unlike bassist Flea, Kiedis remained stationary for most of the concert, as he wore a boot on his left leg and a brace on his right knee. Maxine Brackbill | Asst. Photo Editor / The Daily Orange
King Princess opens for Red Hot Chili Peppers along with The Strokes. Her dress and pastel background was a sharp contrast to the other two rock bands.
King Princess opens for Red Hot Chili Peppers along with The Strokes. Her dress and pastel background was a sharp contrast to the other two rock bands. Maxine Brackbill | Asst. Photo Editor / The Daily Orange
The Strokes played most of their popular songs, like“The Adults Are Talking,” when opening for Red Hot Chili Peppers. Lead singer Julian Casablancas joked with members of the crowd in between each song.
The Strokes played most of their popular songs, like“The Adults Are Talking,” when opening for Red Hot Chili Peppers. Lead singer Julian Casablancas joked with members of the crowd in between each song. Maxine Brackbill | Asst. Photo Editor / The Daily Orange
Published on April 16, 2023 at 10:23 pm

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