Flea’s wild path from childhood to Chili Peppers
Flea, co-founder of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, reflects on his turbulent childhood, the band’s wild early years, and his evolution into a more introspective artist with his first solo album, Honora, a jazz-influenced work shaped by personal grief, musical lineage, and emotional growth.
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