Anthony Kiedis - Interview about his book Scar Tissue (2006)

[@kpnewton1]

This book has helped me respect Anthony and the entire band. It's difficult to bare your soul to the world and share intricate details of your ugly, selfish, addicted side. He has grown extensively into a beautiful, deep man.

[@profile2047]

Im glad it helped you accomplish your goal of respecting him and the band?

[@JFP1988]

In it he admits to having sex with an underage 14 year old girl multiple times. That makes you respect him?

[@mintchevvv1834]

@@profile2047weird comment

[@duncanmusic5559]

Yep, it helped me stop drinking a 12 pack of IPA a day. Wishing you well!!

[@Shazam815]

He's a damn PDF!!!!

[@maggiedosg]

First time I read the book, I was NOT prepared for what I was reading, I've read it a few times and I appreciate it more and more with every following reading :)) Thank you, Anthony

[@PixelPerfect28]

Iv'e read it from front to back once and it still goes down as one of the best books iv'e ever read. Definitely the best biography iv'e ever read

[@Kamoblue]

Same. I'm looking at now after almost two years and it's completely new to me each time. This book is lightning inside a bottle.

[@PixelPerfect28]

Yup, the man has lead a pretty crazy life

[@Breakbeats92.5]

Excellent book from start to finish.

[@lashaydavis8593]

***** You should very deep book. i loved it

[@marlyrod7342]

I bought a couple days ago, so far so good.

[@Breakbeats92.5]

marly rod It's excellent. Kiedis had an exceptional memory.

[@pinstripejohnny]

this book helped inspire me to get clean from opiates.

[@fuzzydunlop4513]

+pinstripejohnny this book hasnt helped me detox. im not an addict but it has helped me realize how i should be responsible with it

[@programmedwrong3795]

pinstripejohnny I enjoyed the book on opiates.

[@Deeplycloseted435]

Its hell ain’t it? Opiates and cocaine are fucking awful.....there is nothing that can prepare anyone for the power of addiction. You think you know from pot or alcohol.....but no, its not even in the same universe. I’m grateful for suboxone. It helped me kick everything and get my life together to the point I didn’t want/need to use anymore. It helped me get a life, one worth living, and now its gone too, with no regrets. Just remember, its a lifelong battle. I was sober from 19-32 years old. Then I picked up and got worse then I could imagine in just a few months. Destroyed my life in just a few years. Now I know what I am for sure.

[@jerkoff6666969]

pinstripejohnny ya but you did it yourself! Enjoy having life back brother

[@granthoover9045]

Kevin Harris I feel the same way but with Kratom. Wish I had found it a decade sooner. I could've saved some friends lives.

[@elliefraser8290]

Literally the most beautiful, perfect human ever created Thank you for existing, Anthony :')

[@skyparis4631]

Ellie Fraser yes😍

[@ChipDouglas10]

Yeah he is the best.

[@GunsNArnolds]

i'm in the club )))

[@ioncewasmikey]

Yikes, perfect? Ok.

[@JFP1988]

If you call statutory rape being perfect.

[@Papayalexius]

"I was busy doing something else. Owning some skills that would have been useful for writing songs. Like pain and suffering." How can you not love this guy. That's literally what there is to be human

[@jaredtorres1859]

Got Scar Tissue for Christmas, loving it so far. It makes me a fan of Anthony that much more.

[@telepathy90]

Anthony is a phenomenal human being

[@Specialist_7]

He has a more than interesting and controversial past. It's not the book that is interesting (it's not greatly written) , but him and his life. I think that the relationship between him and Flea is really a deep friendship and that helped them both to sober up. I saw them play live just a couple of days ago and they are in top form. I'm so glad they have chosen this path. They are truly talented.

[@Tgogators]

Nicely said. I really like the book and have it (start to finish) about 3 times over the years. My only critique of it is that if suffers from mid-point syndrome (I've seen it quite a bit in musician auto-bios) for a good 30 to 40 pages it's just his next girlfriend and his drug experiences with her. I was more curious about studio stories, touring stories, maybe his view on things, perhaps some advice for aspiring musicians (similar topics in other similar-bios)

[@jackedkerouac4414]

I read some reviews before reading it (barely 100 pg in) and it shocked me that some critics said Flea doesn't talk to "narcissist" Anthony anymore. Are they talking out their ass?

[@Scorned405]

The book seems like it’s just one sexual and drug party after the other. It’s entertaining but not very deep

[@shannon-the-cannon-Briggs]

It's the perfect time for the follow-up to Scar Tissue

[@dreya777]

You're so right

[@gabisermoneta2198]

he is so authentic and kind. Love his smile @9:17 .. what a life what a man . LOVE Anthony

[@raisa_cherry35]

😍💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗

[@aaroncatolico7550]

He's 44-45 years old in this video. He looked great for his age.

[@larrydavid6852]

Then came along the moustache...

[@TheTyrantanic]

Best book Ive ever read...and Ive read it at least 5 times

[@JohnBock-nq9lr]

You need to read more

[@TheTyrantanic]

Not in a row, 5 times over the past 20 years ​@@JohnBock-nq9lr

[@jillmayer9501]

The fact that people hate in him is insane. What a lovely man (pun intended)

[@atanpeep4162]

Why is pun

[@hitkid2456]

@@atanpeep4162 "My Lovely Man" off BSSM

[@jenih6664]

The book is enlightening but scared me because from a parental perspective my life was similar so it helped me describe and process a few things. He is very self aware and unapologetic as he should be.

[@gowixxx1]

I've been reading ST all this last week. I don't know how it is possible to relapse so many times without any serious health issues.

[@halfaussiehalfindo]

He got Hep c ???

[@fungus_am0nguz644]

he relapse on heroin again?? no way!!! yeah he has hep c

[@sarahgreen3663]

i think he should grow his hair back out again!!..

[@ewaf4733]

Sarah Green I fully agree with you! Anyway, he is hot in both ways

[@jackiepoire6206]

Definitely grow the hair back out

[@sunflowerheather7019]

I like it short on him now. Looks like a grown middle aged man, which he is.

[@AndrewsOpinion15]

anthony kiedis so cool !!!

[@mishmila0167]

+Andrew Flood Very likable guy, nice guy.

[@babbaruff1045]

He so intelligent & sweet, bless your heart Anthony pal 💖💖💖

[@ChipDouglas10]

Damn Anthony looked young in 2006

[@ChipDouglas10]

Yeah and even younger in 1986:D

[@jnightmare0]

He would probably look younger if he shaved and grew his hair out

[@thepackardconspiracy3536]

Dope preserves you

[@justin_your_cousin9273]

I know 28 year olds that looked his age there

[@Tgogators]

It's mostly your genetics. Some people peak and look in their mid 30s in their 20s, etc. I'm 32 and find it ultra flattering when people say "You look more like 24 or 25"

[@timtrocke]

It amazes me how well Anthony has aged, even after his history of drug usage

[@michaelstreeto3889]

Tim Trocke drugs don't always make u age fast I'm 38 and people still think I'm 20 I look 20 and I was a heavy drug user for 14 years mostly dope

[@DanB-sh3wt]

He doesn't look 56 at all.

[@thepackardconspiracy3536]

Dope preserves you

[@proserfina21096]

Anthony is rich,I bet he goes to derma and has a nightly skin-care routine.

[@Tgogators]

It's 80 percent of your genetics. Those who are of Asian, Native American, or South American descent tend to have good aging genetics. His mostly vegan, sugar free, and ability to stay in shape has no doubt helped.

[@StankPlanks]

One of my favorite books.

[@sobrietyiscool215]

120 days clean Thank you God

[@RyanREAX]

Good

[@sobrietyiscool215]

@@RyanREAX Thanks Bro

[@AdamSmithNES]

It is an incredibly interesting book.

[@redhotchilipepper432]

Anthony I swear, if I was married to you id LOVE listening to you're ideas and thoughts all fucking day 3

[@raisa_cherry35]

This bio touched my heart 😭💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗😍 he has gone thru so much turmoil,its unbelievable how he overcame his demons.

[@grt05]

What AK says at "2:23" is basically what john said after Blood Sugar Sex Magik propelled the band to the mainstream.

[@Naefukabootio]

Good point, well made. :)

[@JoseLuis-uc2lo]

Such an enjoyable conversation.

[@killercreek450]

he was busy being in pain and suffering, i know this

[@Waverer]

Why does this show and the presenter look like 1982?

[@alessandrorossi95]

nonnanevrotica Sei troppo nevrotica, è una tua impressione

[@atanpeep4162]

@Ballsdeep Singh in sweden..time is future to the back

[@atanpeep4162]

@Ballsdeep Singh hit or.miss right

[@toniocapone7379]

Read the book it was great should adapt a movie out of it

[@_TheDarkHalf]

They were set to release a television series on HBO. It mysteriously stopped production. It did'nt dawn on me till recently I think there were bits in the book they didnt want to draw attention to. Or he did'nt want to be that commercialized.

[@sofia-p3v]

Filming begins next year!

[@the-raven-band]

I always wondered what happened to Steve from “Blue’s Clues” now I know.

[@bronenalladin]

Is that Didier Drogba at 4:51?

[@melanydenogean4152]

1:38 kills me every time 😭

[@aaronbrowne6370]

Truly a honest human with scar tissue like no other.. best story ever told

[@sarazoheetik1]

I feel like Anthony like a good wine has beter (or actually botter) by age

[@Joselefineline]

scar tissue is amazing and it really made me get into rhcp more than before but i still feel very conflicted about it. i just don't see how a grown man could have sex and do drugs with 14/15-year olds and then write about uncritically (not only in scar tissue but also in catholic school girls rule). i love the band and what they do but i really don't know how to resonate on that one

[@rachellorie3332]

Joselefineline wut he had sex with underage girls?

[@LeandrosMusic]

Loads of it and at several different periods of his life. Ione (one of his girlfriends) was 16 when she moved in with him.

[@rachellorie3332]

Leander Apostolou I read he was 12 when his dad let his gf deflower him. And he did cocaine with his dad too. Amongst weed & prob acid. He was shooting heroin before 18 probably. But you're saying as a 18 year old he slept with a 16 year old?

[@LeandrosMusic]

If memory serves me right his 14 year-old catholic schoolgirl adventure was when he was around 20 and he met Ione when he was around 25. Nevertheless, The 14 year-old is described as a very bate-like character, and in the case of Ione, in my country consensual sex is legal from the age of 16.

[@_TheDarkHalf]

People will try and argue this who were born in like 2000, or even some straight edge kids born before, but times truly were different. When I was growing up in high school 2003 the seniors dated the freshman 18 and 14. 15 year old girls some had 29 yr old bfs. Weird but it was before the internet. The internet made everyones business everyone else's business and made everyones decisions up for debate. Back then this shit was only a problem if the girl complained. Now everyone else will do the complaining for you.

[@BudFuddlacker]

What I got from the book, is that Anthony has mastered the ‘cycle’ of addiction. He still effing loves drugs and he effing loves the process of cleansing himself-knowing he’ll eventually return to the madness. He’ll never be completely clean. I just hope he doesn’t OD from hidden fentanyl in his favorite drugs

[@no1nestandsalone387]

He’s clean and has been for years

[@BudFuddlacker]

@@no1nestandsalone387no way

[@_TheDarkHalf]

I believe that but the general public can't really really know can we @@no1nestandsalone387

[@tlwest21]

Anthony you are a beautiful and talented man😍🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

[@vampshadz1807]

that "hAaAaaEH HAAAAAeh" at the beginning im cackling

[@finnmcginn9931]

I only enjoy reading while high so I blame this book for my raging habit. Thanks Tony

[@dianashippentower8579]

Okay, I read your book. I loved the part about Buddy Holley, how you prepared for the role. I have a question: Why Sitting Bull on one arm and (I assume it is Black Kerttle) on the other arm? Just a Lakota Fan.

[@te-kun]

On his left arm it is Chief Joseph.

[@beaubrennan9064]

He has Native American decent

[@evanthomass]

I just bought scar tissue on audible. I didn't need to buy it because I already read it in print 10 years ago. I bought it so I could comment. I was so disgusted with some of the comments. I wanted to have my say about how cool it is and how cowardly the critiques were. He was totally honest and feminine. He was also totally macho and that, upset people, but we don't have to be ashamed of manliness and courage. That makes no sense to me. It's vogue, though, isn't it? Let's hate the man spirit. If you haven't read this book and you want to feel things and think things, get it! Read it. It pumped me up. I can't even describe it, but there's nothing else like it. Ok.. I had my say. Haha, I forgot to mention that audible wouldn't let me comment. I got to freestyle machismo speech. It is a must freestyle situ. Hopefully, someone will read this and get it.

[@domsiniscalco4688]

I love him

[@ellisvives]

I swear to God I thought he was Steve from Blues Clues when I saw his shirt

[@kiarrawild2921]

Omg! a live version of true men dont kill coyotes?!?! I didn't know they played it live.

[@dapikl7766]

oh I love you anthony!!

[@felixthelmocevallosmorales41]

John Anthony Frusciante (Nueva York, 5 de marzo de 1970) es un guitarrista, compositor y productor estadounidense. En la actualidad es el guitarrista de los Red Hot Chili Peppers, con quienes ha grabado siete álbumes de estudio en los períodos 1988-1992, 1998-2009 y 2019-presente. También tiene una larga carrera solista activa, habiendo lanzado doce álbumes y 5 EP en solitario; sus grabaciones incluyen elementos que van desde el rock experimental y ambient, hasta New Wave y música electrónica.

[@wendegibbs5897]

Definitely! Please don't CUT your hair. Keep layers and frame your handsome characteristics all the way around. OK we mustn't leave out Jman. grow grow grow. trim ends every 3wks. keep heat Protestant if product on it. Wow and FLEA N CHADLY: GO FOR A FRO! KEEP the hair moist. OK I feel like myn2¢ has been invested well😀

[@pistos5253]

RHCP 4 EVER

[@Conwaywest3]

that interviewer at the ended must of been annoyed af haha

[@edybocman76]

my copy of the book not had photos

[@ridindirty4995]

i want that sweater tbh

[@GLB223]

5:00 influence The Message

[@gc8972b]

ah, that MTV-esque video editing. It's gotten old

[@nasher931]

You're right. Under The Bridge sounds completely the same as Monarchy of Roses

[@mkfanforever58]

3:57 song?

[@zaklauridsen8125]

Blood sugar sexmagik

[@shawnvalcarcel1990]

love it

[@ashleyperez899]

+mkfanforever58 Darude- Sandstorm

[@jamiemb17]

That laugh LMFAO

[@jurikaputnik4960]

does anyone know what live-performance ot 'true man dont kill coyotes' this is at the end?

[@cocainebuffet]

its in 1984 i dont believe it is on youtube, but the song get up and jump is. And that is from the same bit

[@Vespa123]

first performance on tele

[@jocelinmunoz2684]

Juri Kaputnik it's on youtube

[@filhadesope6107]

Love anthony kidies a red hot chili peppers

[@jackjohnson4216]

he asked him why he didn't learn any inistruments when he was around musicians for 4 years.. as if its just so easy to learn guitar or something loll

[@featheryfemme]

I mean, we got Funky Monks out of Anthony’s guitar playing, what more could one ask him to do?

[@philipryan6003]

Great book

[@GLB223]

8:17 read page 136

[@NoSuchThing99]

@ 0:56-0:57 did he say lick and gobble?

[@marcykaulitz4284]

Eu não pude entender nada da entrevista OMG...

[@hate6687]

best guitar solo 4:19

[@aimeelove8548]

prolly a coincidence but I had hep c too and he reminds me of some homeless guy I used to know named rick marentette who's birthday was on November 1st

[@atanpeep4162]

Is kiedas a german name

[@brandicelio7856]

Cool nice shirt

[@hate6687]

5:58 soul to squeeze

[@leighbrown3704]

he could fight if he wanted to

[@LydiaA66]

possibly the worst interviewer of a rock star I have seen. "how come it took you so long to start a band?" wtf?

[@Sjsime827]

dream boat

[@dyr234]

Bit harsh dont ya think everyone

[@hate6687]

10:03

[@Bob-gd4uu]

Magnus BRONI.....lawl

[@Sound8VisionVibe]

Magnus...Fucking...Broni...

[@no1nestandsalone387]

Why did he write it then if it bothers him so much! 😂

[@kawaiibunny1725]

3:45 - 3:58 O.o

[@Zm598]

what about it lol

[@MrClubpenguin11]

Yeah that part made me laugh

[@SilverSilvaldo]

eu queria saber ingles T-T

[@voltageeditz1086]

You guys that have read the book. Do you think it’s ok for me a 12 year old.

[@unknownbrother273]

I'm not so sure. I heard that there are some inappropriate stuff in here. It depends on if you would be ready for stuff like that

[@saraplavsa3312]

theres a lot of mentions of sex & drug abuse, even far more than in fleas acid for the children, I think its better if u read it when ur a little older since its explicit and deals with serious topics, u would understand it a lot better if u read it when ur more mature and developed as a person :))

[@voltageeditz1086]

@@saraplavsa3312 ok thanks

[@DemonSlide]

Yes. Go for it.

[@jackjohnson1230]

6 people don't had a scar tissue

[@lindauppsala]

[@Pedro.henrms]

hahaaaaa

[@lizziejames4448]

Woah look at his man spreading.

[@barkinholwer]

false

[@mattludlam2194]

I thought the book was shit. If you are a fan of the band it offers little insight into the timeline of the music, it's just "what chick I was banging when uplift mofo was released"... it goes on and on about drug addiction which I can understand, but it's almost like he bares no remorse for his behaviour during that time, there's barely anything on Hillels death, it's like he doesn't have the intelligence to contemplate his wrongdoings because he maintains the same hedonistic druggie lifestyle for years. His attitudes to drugs and woman make me doubt his whole "love and spirituality and passion" garb he goes on about all the time.

[@verityiversen]

Matt Ludlam yeah but listen to his lyrics... Love, passion and deep thinking.

[@verityiversen]

And mentioning his wring doings...

[@phalanx25]

Chilly pepper songs all sound Identical LOL