He is a founding member and bassist of the rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers. Flea and vocalist Anthony Kiedis are the only two continuous members of the band and he appears on all the band's albums.

Jun 21, 2022 · As the bassist for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Flea is known for his energetic performances. But there's more to him than his memorable name and onstage antics.

Flea (Michael Peter Balzary) is an Australian - American bassist. He was born on October 16, 1962, in the city of Melbourne, Australia. He plays in the rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers. He has been with the band since its beginning in 1983 along with vocalist Anthony Kiedis.

Oct 4, 2024 · Flea took his name, not from a much more famous and agile bass player for the Red Hot Chili Peppers (who had a cameo in The Big Lebowski), but rather from his somewhat spastic demeanor that was evident from his earliest age until what became his last.

Sep 25, 2024 · At 61, Michael Balzary, known as Flea from the Red Hot Chili Peppers, has lived an incredible life but faced immense loss due to addiction, including bandmate Hillel Slovak and friend River Phoenix. After years of drug use, Flea quit at 30, inspired to age gracefully.

Dec 4, 2024 · Flea, the influential bassist of Red Hot Chili Peppers, began his musical journey in Australia and evolved his unique style through diverse influences, leaving an indelible mark on rock music history.

Michael Peter Balzary a.k.a. Flea is an Australian-American musician and actor who is one of the founding members of the rock band ‘Red Hot Chili Peppers’. More than eleven albums old, Red Hot Chili Peppers have become a phenomenal name in the rock culture.

Jan 31, 2025 · The Red Hot Chili Peppers came together for the first time since the 2024 Olympics to perform at FireAid. ... “Love you so much Los Angeles,” Flea told the crowd, wearing nothing more than a ...

Oct 24, 2019 · Then He Joined Red Hot Chili Peppers. In a new memoir, the bassist describes how he expanded his consciousness, found his muse and landed in a storied rock band. Credit...

Jun 26, 2023 · “For me, music is the voice of God,” says Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. “Hey, come see my baby boy!” Flea says excitedly, holding up his iPhone as he stands next to his motorcycle in the...