Flea Explains New Film, Red Hot Chili Peppers & Memoir

The Red Hot Chili Peppers' Flea sits down with Larry to talk about his new film 'Low Down' and why it's so near to his heart. Plus, they chat RHCP and Flea's upcoming memoir.
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[@loljar]

the man with the child in his eyes

[@mattmarien5463]

jagga 10 Kate bush reference?

[@elwolf8536]

☝️what that guy sed

[@andyofzz]

drugs*

[@somosgenel]

the man with the child in his eyes

[@teriakamoto]

@@somosgenel wrong. just wrong. Wrong Guy. Not cool @ all.Huge fail.

[@filipemlchenriques]

Flea is probably the most humble guy in the rock star worl.

[@svanrie]

You think lowly of people in the rock world.

[@SillyGoose2024]

Flea is probably the most humble guy in the rock star worl. reply: What about me?

[@iMarzie]

Right behind Dave mafuckin Grohl

[@joeyibarra2481]

Filipe Henriques ya'll are forgetting about John Frusciante

[@zachhaywood1564]

Him and Dave Grohl.

[@nicholaskeefe5335]

Flea is literally the kindest and most honest guy on the planet. The world needs more people like him.

[@LilXulliezz]

He’s on drugs-

[@johnnynogood8089]

Flea is a great human.

[@MaistoHelix]

Amazing how he is now, coming from where he came from. Very spritual guy he is so positive and yet humble. Like so many i love his way of playing the bass, he tought me alot when i started playing.

[@RodrigoRaez]

and Larry King is an alien

[@johnnynogood8089]

Rodrigo Raez for sure not a human! lol

[@yjadalyn1]

I'm wondering why it seems like Larry didn't care enough to even do his research. Geez, I know you may not be into rock but have respect for the people you interview. You don't get the right to be rude about things.

[@georgechristiansen6785]

He never does much research because he wants to be as ignorant as the average viewer.

[@99bjornjohnson]

Flea is a smart guy. And authentic. And zero pretence. And of course a great musician. He's sort of a hero.

[@Charlee239]

@@theredhotchilipepperssexof4269 get a life bud no one cares

[@peppyp7323]

Damn right about that

[@somosgenel]

Flea is a smart guy. And authentic. And zero pretence. And of course a great musician. He's sort of a hero.

[@briancannon3987]

Embrace change

[@no1nestandsalone387]

SORT OF? He is!

[@martinpenis]

"im a punkrocker lary, we dye our hair". damn i love flea

[@javiceres]

But... Larry does too

[@thenowherestairs]

So humble to say 'I'm trying. I'm trying.. I'm just a student of music'. The willingness to learn and keep learning is one of the many attributes that define a great musician.

[@wizardcapper5011]

What a fantastic individual. Impossible not to smile and be engaged when he speaks.

[@merrillolen9555]

So true. Flea always makes me happy ❤

[@TammyM36]

I’m so impressed with Flea. The more interviews I see on him, I admire him as a human being and musician. He’s absolutely wonderful

[@MrPrincebass99]

I love this guy. Not only a bass hero of mine, but a truly special human. His book is a journey through my life in some ways.

[@Prop8Films]

Flea is a special spirit angel among us. We are lucky to be on this planet the same time as him.

[@JUMPTHEGATEFILMS]

The more I find out about Flea the more respect I have for him. Great guy, great example.

[@harrythomas420]

If ya ever needed someone to just sit down and listen, not just hear you, Flea seems like that guy. He is uncharacteristically sincere for a mega rock star. He is so appreciative of his blessings in life that after thirty years of fame and fortune he smiles like he just signed his first record deal! His humble nature sucks you in and his joy for life is contagious.

[@onehotminutex]

Flea is so nice. Larry cracks me up how he goes from one question to the next without any relevance, but I guess that's a technique in itself, lol.

[@TheGreatOctopie]

+Zelda Zonkin' He invented this Journalistic technique, it catches people off guard and allows you to get some very interesting sub-conscious answers.

[@vanmoody]

He always just asked a question and then let the person answer. Some of these late night show guys should take a tip from him because they almost upstage their guests.

[@Dwendele]

He's always been that way.

[@nxo-wp4bs]

😭

[@simonrankin9177]

I love the American way ,im Australian and our interview people are next to docile

[@michaelluna4005]

“I’m a punk rocker, Larry. We dye out hair.” Flea says with a smile. Truth.

[@rebeccastevens1876]

Superpower you'd like to have. "The ability to love without judgment at all times." Flea is everything.

[@Alexidrum]

Flea is now one of my favorite people..

[@Ostsol]

Geez. Imagine enrolling in a music class and sitting next to you is Flea. O_o

[@XxxX-wx3er]

Ostsol - 😭😭😭

[@robertbeasley5595]

If people would be honest,loving, respectful,& compassionate like flea is this world would be so wonderful!!!!

[@bicstic8]

but we need bad things. we NEED them. or else how could we see the light? I'm not arguing dualism, however, interviews like this light up the soul shine and i think that that is what is worth while.

[@Gallienkrueger1]

I love Flea for having a certain view on the world. Always growing. Never assume you know, keep discovering He wants to 'love without judgement'. I don't know Flea personally, but I always get an amazing vibe from him. I think he's really a great guy.

[@jak3th3rak34]

“I’m just a student of music.” Amazing how humble he is after all the success. Flea is a good reminder to always stay grounded no matter how amazing others think you may be. He has obviously let none of the success go to his head which is incredible. He just wants to keep getting better and better.

[@lunarcowboy9275]

What a beautiful soul! He has this innocent, honest child-like quality about him. Gotta love the man!

[@Kalanimauimusic]

Never knew much about Flea except his wild stage persona. What a great human being!

[@marcoalves7520]

I could listen to this guy all time without getting bored. Sometimes when he speaks I am not focused on what he is talking but on his voice and the way he speaks and feels everything. His voice is so unique and beautiful.

[@asdfgh-sd5cd]

im going through a period of extreme stress, anxiety, anger and depression but watching flea talk puts a fucking smile on my face

[@marissabones]

He's face is just one of pure joy

[@marcstov]

He's wearing a sweatshirt from Target....God I love Flea

[@Gene-XL]

I love Flea’s intelligent humility.

[@everygenreofmusic7414]

Ooh a book from Flea would be literally perfect!!!!

[@Stereochemistry]

it is out september 25th this year!

[@DaHatBat]

read scar tissue by AK. very interesting person

[@frooshante]

literarily perfect :)

[@Rumblefish214]

Acid For The Children

[@nickrophiliac7469]

I've been aware of this guy for nigh-on 30 years but this is the most extensive interview I've seen so far. He's clearly a gentle soul, an interesting character, genuinely engaging and worth listening to. Much like his band mates..

[@birgitherold6706]

Flea, He is so special, likeable and a great bass ❤️

[@marleythefrenchbulldog4237]

He’s such a happy man 😆 I always turn to flea interviews when I’m down cause seeing him happy makes me happy

[@dogfan4lyfe]

He’s very humble. Flea is a good dude.

[@timtrocke]

TellMeHowI'mWrong? 100 agreed

[@variatonesoundscape5592]

"Oh jeezus you can't show that on television" God I love this man.

[@unTramp]

I was smiling the whole time while watching this. Thank you, Flea!

[@koreencam9193]

me too!!

[@user-honey118]

Same😊😊

[@johnjohnson3709]

In such a very short time I have gained a total respect for Flea.

[@SethTaylor]

I find it really interesting how Larry manages to stealthily introduce heavy questions in between simple questions that could be answered with a simple Google search, like when he asks "What did Slovak die of?" and then "Who's in the band now?"

[@Paul-dw2cl]

I like that observation. He peppers in the real questions in between broad, unassuming questions.

[@MrFuck1006]

Flea: "Ohh Jesus! You can't show that on television!?" Larry King: "Yeah we can" Mr. King doesn't give one single f#ck.

[@hate6687]

Mr. Sanden - he doesn't give a fuck when it doesn't involve exposing himself.

[@drkdrumz]

“Yeah, that’s me.” 😆

[@arlurob3828]

flea is such a humble guy... more respect for him.. as always..

[@michellejackman-hill6396]

Flea is a nice guy

[@mzspargo]

Flea is one of the most amazing human beings to ever live! ❤️️

[@Leodisdude]

mzspargo Flea doesn’t speak so highly about you. Mention your name and he just faceplams. Chad wants to hit you on the head with his drum sticks and Anthony says there’s nothing more dumb than a dumb person who thinks they’re smart. So he’s clearly not impressed with you either.

[@Leodisdude]

Faceplam 😑

[@taughtbytragedy]

Hes like joker but with love instead of violence.

[@show_me_your_kitties]

Omg this is actually kinda true

[@WeBothAreMonkeys]

Joaquin phoenix sounds just like him which was all I could think about during the film

[@daniella3718]

@@WeBothAreMonkeys omg me too

[@xkdjdnskdnscndjdj984]

@@WeBothAreMonkeys I was going to say that

[@AshenRunway]

Flea: "Any instrument is a vehicle for expression". Beautifully said.

[@RyanRusich]

I love how Flea answered his "craziest fan encounter" modestly when he could have easily made it about himself. What a good person.

[@JAYDUB1279]

Who knew this guy was such a good dude? Grew up loving his music but never thought he'd be so down to earth and humble.

[@awesomefrank4003]

RIP Larry...... Your the King!

[@Kausie123]

Flea seems really relax, gentle and nice!

[@MikiSantamaria]

that was great

[@robertorobertinez7047]

Hey miki tu sabes porque flea es el mejor bajista del mundo? :DDDDDDDDDDD KEEP ON ROCKIN AND RHCP TO DEATH!!!

[@Morningv0dka]

Living legend!!

[@paulinamag7568]

Those bright eyes full of emotion, he is soooo sweet and talented. I love him.

[@HelloHelloZG]

I love how when he was asked about addictions in the band, Flea doesn't call out Anthony. Such a good friend.

[@skystudios2474]

Well, I think he was summing up addiction within the band throughout the Peppers history - Anthony isn't the only one.

[@georgeshaw8925]

Flea embodies a familiar feeling of groudednessthat ,to me, is so accessible. Like a long lost relationship, that feels good and right.

[@RKTologist]

ive concluded that anything with flea is the best

[@exit747steve1]

Flea is simply one of the raddest people to ever exist.

[@CH4RLIEonUtube]

Flea is The best!

[@greenmatrix30seven]

hes modest too

[@adrianjaramilloman]

flea is a genuine lovable person, talented and smart and very humane! luv this dude

[@bicstic8]

you are as well. although i hate that thing you did :)

[@davidpagepap4126]

I love Flea so much it's not even possible!

[@Straw65]

What a nice guy. Grateful. Smart.

[@robsantoro9849]

Flea as a bass player is so underrated, the guy has incredible timing, and his note choices are well thought out. Very smart guy well versed in music, and is humble...great person.

[@badjuju2612]

I don't think that's true at all. Anyone that has a respect for bass has respect for fleas abilities, groove, and influence.

[@robl7532]

Its crazy to hear him refer to rock music the way he does. All the while we know he is one of the most technical bassist out there. True gem.

[@BenJayToken]

I wish I knew Flea on a personal level, just so I could tell him that I love him as a human being/alien/whatever he is

[@hadidsyahputra1714]

Indonesia loves Flea

[@Bunjamin27]

How can you not LOVE Flea? He exudes such great energy :)

[@sumo-ninja]

Man that superpower answer was the best ive ever heard.

[@janearcher3834]

OMG! Can you imagine signing up for a music class at UCLA and finding out that Flea, one of the greatest bass players ever is in your class? That would be a trip - for the students and the teacher.

[@CourageToGroww]

the power to love without judgement at all times ;( the feels

[@ryanmason9320]

Flea is many things but above all he is a scholar of music. That's what makes him so great. He's a student first and foremost

[@anasalco1392]

He is an amazing person!!

[@vwasic]

Great Humble Flea! So emotional and great guy! Because all of that, he is one of the best bassists worldwide!

[@XxxX-wx3er]

My angel Flea 👼🏼

[@Michael_Dominic]

Flea, above all other artists is what got me most into music. God bless

[@tommydavies6137]

He's being way too modest calling himself a student of music when he's one of the great meister of our day

[@rafael1207]

No. I really think he sees himself as a music student when he thinks of Parker, Miles, Monk and all those great jazz musician. I'm a bass player and a big fan of him, but I think it's not modesty, but what he truly thinks (and so do I about myself, him and many great musicians).

[@thetaboohood]

George Clinton agreed

[@priscilagaro6997]

brazil loves flea.

[@NZ_Man]

much love & much respect for Flea!

[@MrMisterChiliPepper88]

Flea is a great person very inspirational individual 😊

[@gates69]

Such a humble down to earth guy. Always happy to see someone with such talent not succumb to their demons and fade off. Way too many musicians have gone that route.

[@commendking-dota2-629]

Larry: super power you would like to have? Flea: "they ability to love with out judgement at all times" 22:45 Really? Wow that comment Made me feel so superficial.... lol That really opened my eyes. Thank you flea!

[@MrDoodlewatson]

I really wish FLEA did an audio book to listen too. He is a soothing personality to chill to

[@whatdoyaknowitskels]

He has one! It's called Acid for the Children

[@markdoyle9642]

Flea blew my music mind with the cognitive dissonance between his aggressive punk persona in the 80's, but playing solid technical jazz bass lines and wearing the most creative Pants. Now I see he is a truly beautiful HUMAN BEING! Flea and Brian May are gifts to the compassionate and academic Art and Science of Rock and worthwhile Heroes for our kids to aspire to...for generations. Thank You Flea for existing, RESPECT.

[@raykay72]

Reading his book currently...ace guy, he's certainly been playing his beat on the strings of life and all the brilliant times he's shared with the world together with his band the Chili Peppers. Much gratitude!

[@danielgazda]

Flea looks in shape for his 52

[@rewofficial4122]

Flea is the greatest.

[@MykeFord950]

Love the way his eyes light up when he talks about his school & the kids & the way he often pays homage to Jazz music, its influence on him, past legends & the Harlem Renaissance Real genuine cat!

[@aleester]

Such an earnest and genuine man. His spirit is unchanged from his interviews in the 80s.

[@samanthashine4506]

Flea is really a spectacular human being! Absolutely LOVE this guy!

[@UntouchableEqualizer]

Great guy, crazy bassist!

[@mikeseaquest9246]

Flea is for real

[@micheletotton9342]

What a grounded cool nice guy

[@TonyMacaroni69_]

I loved his performance in Queen & Slim

[@MrSpadeofAce]

flea is my hero.. i wish i could meet him some day.. and tell him how much his music has helped me

[@ctllss]

"Brazil is really great! Awesome place!" (Flea) - 23:49

[@megansmartnick2884]

Such a humble awesome human so happy that we are blessed to have him on this earth❤ red hot chili peppers forever man!

[@jcosmopolito]

Amazing interview! I love how flea is so down to earth even though he is in one of the biggest rock bands. That is an amazing man right there!

[@loripaterson306]

I love Flea....I would marry him if I could.i adore their music (rhcp)

[@Octojohn6]

One of my greatest inspirations.I tried to play Bass like him and his super positive and energetic attitude is the greatest.Truly a great human being

[@StormTanyaLane]

what an awesome human being. so well spoken. can't wait to read his memoir

[@69adrummer]

Some of the best absolute BEST musicians have the same lines..." I am a student of music." Like, you're the top of the game man and yet still humble to still consider yourself a student. Damn. *tips fedora*

[@barbaramulley5491]

This is one of my favorite interviews Ever! I have ordered you book, Flea, and am looking forward to reading it. I love your poetic soul.

[@jessiebeveridge742]

What a great interview.

[@JaredWells]

Love Flea. What a beautiful person. Makes me hopeful.