Red Hot Chili Peppers - Under the Bridge

Released in 1992, the music video for "Under the Bridge" marked a pivotal moment for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, showcasing a vulnerable, melancholic side previously unseen by mainstream audiences. Directed by Gus Van Sant, its distinct visual style, featuring Anthony Kiedis walking through the streets of Los Angeles and the band performing in various evocative settings including a desert, perfectly captured the song's introspective mood. This departure from their usual high-energy funk-rock image resonated deeply, turning the song into a massive global hit and propelling the band to superstardom. It became an anthem for many, its raw honesty and poignant lyrics about loneliness and hope, coupled with the video's striking imagery of the city and the band's connection, made it a powerful cultural touchstone of the early 90s, forever cementing its place in music video history.