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Flea's basslines were arguably the most important element of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. But some we consider great, Flea was unsure about.
What Flea finds so fascinating, is that McCartney’s playing contradicts the typical role of a rock bass player. “The melody is already there,” he says.
Flea on his memoir, "Acid For the Children" 07:58 Rolling Stone ranked him the #2 bass player of all time. But Flea, one of the founding members of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, didn't start out in ...
Flea, the energetic bass player for The Red Hot Chili Peppers, steps outside his image and goes back to his roots in the new movie "Low Down," an adaptation of a memoir by A.J. Albany about ...
Obviously Flea loves him, we all do. But as a bass player, he’s like, ‘He’s my favorite bass player,’ [favorite] modern bass player right now. He’s just incredible.
Flea is renowned for his bass playing ability and his great live shows, but what is the best live performance he's ever seen?
With Flea doing his part, the Red Hot Chili Peppers have remained relevant since the 1980s, an uncommon occurrence in the music industry. Flea sees many similarities with Bryant, whose impact also ...
Flea's Pick For Greatest Rock Bass Player. If you listen to recent Flea interviews, it's almost as if he is trying to put together his dream rock supergroup.
Flea Names Thundercat "the Best Bass Player on the Planet" He called Thundercat's recent set with DOMi and JD Beck one of the greatest concerts ever. Photo via @flea333 on Instagram.
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: vCaem/Gijsbert Hanekroot/Redferns) and Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images Flea has named the ...
For many, Flea’s wildly energetic slap bass antics and funk-sharpened attack make him one of the greatest bass players in the world. But now the Red Hot Chili Peppers maestro has named the ...