"Flea describes his childhood experience with jazz, stating, "They played fast, they played furiously, they played with great tenderness, they played with great violence and physicality, and it was wild. When I was a kid and I heard them playing that jazz, it just blew my mind and changed my life forever.""
"Flea recalls the fear in his home life, saying, "There are many times when it was scary to be in the house; I would sleep in the backyard. I remember coming home, and there'd be cops in the yard with their guns drawn. It was a big neighborhood embarrassment.""
"Reflecting on the formation of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Flea states, "From the first time we stepped on stage, we were intent on being the wildest band that ever existed on this planet. And we wanted to express that in the way we dressed, the way we moved, the where we spoke. We wanted to be shocking.""
"Flea connects his new solo project to his roots, saying, "I grew up with jazz music and I was listening to jazz music back then, but of course I've continued to evolve as a musician.""
Flea, originally Mike, was influenced by jazz music played by his stepfather, which profoundly impacted his life. Despite a turbulent home life filled with substance abuse and violence, he found solace in music, learning trumpet and playing in bands. He co-founded the Red Hot Chili Peppers in 1982, aiming to be the wildest band. Now in his 60s, he is releasing his first solo jazz album, Honora, reflecting his early musical influences.
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