I was introduced to the Chili Peppers in 1987 on a rainy day in Camp Zama, Japan via the movie “Tough Guys”. I was more formally introduced by my brother two years later with “Freaky Stylely” and “Uplift Mofo”.
I’m a music nerd, but what Flea is up to these days is tremendous. He’s referencing Miles, Charlie, Brian Eno, Warren Ellis, Black Flag, The Clash, and Fugazi. This is a great interview. Watch the Netflix documentary as well.
It's embarrassing to admit I like Red Hot Chili Peppers (as the band is problematic in many ways — especially given Anthony & Flea's dysfunctional relationship).
But, I basically like all forms of music ever. I listen to the 70s countdown on SiriusXM¹ each week — replays of the old Casey Casem countdowns. Today's is the countdown from 1979-04-07.
34th item is 1 hit wonder: Chuck Brown &the Soul Searchers' “Bustin' Loose”. Listen to it & tell me it didn't inspire #RHCP's “Give it Away”.
Tonight we're watching #PBS Finding Your Roots. The show where white people find out they're white. 🙃
(Please, if you have any money to spare, support your local PBS ((and/or NPR)) stations!)
#mastobada "Oiseau"
Red Hot Chili Peppers - Scar Tissue
Scar tissue that I wished you saw
Sarcastic mister know it all
Close your eyes and I'll kiss you 'cause
With the birds I'll share
With the birds I'll share
This lonely view
With the birds I'll share
This lonely view
It will take a special perspective to fully appreciate this, but, OMG:
Flea covering Maggot Brain:
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Dam H.