Even if they are...they don't hold a candle in that category in comparison to Professor Griff of Public Enemy...
On a serious "tip"...I agree, partly...live, they aren't all that good, but in the studio, they're pretty dead on...I like Nate Mendel and Taylor Hawkins from the Foo Fighters myself.
They canceled a show in Tel Aviv during a period of intense violence last summer. If they are anti-Semitic I'd like to see a specific reference to back up your statement. Methinks Mr. Swallow must be messin' with us as he likes to do cause we know the Peppers are all about peace, love & understanding and all that good stuff.
And yes, the best rhythm section in R&R. I just said that to a friend the other day, in fact.
they are not the best rhythm section in rock today.
and flea is over-rated big-time.
however, there really aren't that many other musicians around today I would even mention, which is testimony to the piss-poor level of musicianship in rock and roll right now.