Flea Red Hot Chili Peppers - Talks Hillel Slovak Death - Gets Emotional - NYC

Flea from the Red Hot Chili Peppers discusses Hillel Slovak’s death gets emotional - rare Q & A for Flea’s new book “Acid For The Children” book signing Brooklyn, NY - 11/5/19

[@ellenveerle8134]

His writing is so compelling that you feel a bit of his pain too. Rest in peace, Hillel.

[@rachelleduncan1010]

Flea is a kind, soulful being. He and his life are interesting and amazing, and I'm so glad he wrote this memoir. ♥

[@birchfingers5706]

My wife and I were there for this. The book release in Brooklyn. Right up front in the second row. What really struck me was how humble and genuine Flea was. It was weird at first because I felt a bit bad when people would ask him band questions or when there was this really loud screaming fan girl a few seats down from us. Which I can't fault them for..I love the band and was excited to be there and would also love to ask band questions. But it was because the vibe of the event was about the writing, books, and Flea hoping his heart and soul would be taken seriously by the art/book community and not blown off as just another rock stars memoir. And it wasn't. The book read just like Flea appeared and sounded..genuine, from the heart, and like a good friend telling you story. We also made a friend there while waiting in line outside and had an all around great time.

[@michelleper5065]

he is top of the top in music history.... with all the act... top of the top musician and was very good friend to hille, big points with the one and only!

[@RHCPtributeParallelUniverse]

That’s awesome man, I met Anthony at his book signing and could barely speak a word to him. I was so star struck. I always wish I could go back and have this mind set.

[@dailyflash]

I was fortunate to see the Chili Peppers with Hillel a few times in 80's. For awhile they were the biggest thing in L.A. I used to see Flea and Anthony all over L.A., at parties and clubs. A coworker introduced me to Anthony when he came by to pick her up for a 12 step meeting. That is all.

[@marcusheinse237]

your coworker could be dani california

[@dillonerickson23]

Developed a ball in my throat trying to listen to this. It’s so profound feeling every bit of his words. Hillel meant everything to Michael and RHCP. It’s Absolutely devastating. No matter how much time passes. The pain is still always there, just beneath the surface. Without Hillel there is no Flea. No RHCP Thank you Hillel, you’ll never be forgotten RIP

[@robertdoyle9180]

Who tf calls him Michael? 😂

[@dillonerickson23]

@@robertdoyle9180 that’s his real name ?

[@sstaners1234]

Moving. You can’t help but to feel for Flea and the whole band.

[@MarkRoss-er4yq]

Honest to God, I absolutely love that Flea is so true to himself that he lets himself openly cry when telling a story. Not only to share his philosophies and musings with us, but to tell things the way they are in life. I wish I could cry and fully pour every ounce of emotion in me the way he does.

[@drewlsy]

I grew up with Flea, well, not 'with Flea', but as a fan I was aware of his life and career as much as the press divulged. Huge appause for Flea for getting through that rather difficult excerpt, he is essentially re-living it. I wept. You know, you get a certain idea of how deep the loss of Hillel is to the band through the numerous songs written about him in just about every other album preceding his passing. But to hear and see the emotion through Flea's own voice and words and particularly his reaction, really brings it all home. Love is the key, it's the point to "all this". Love for yourself and for others, always stay inspired and always keep your creativity flickering and glowing brightly.

[@lucybell758]

So beautifully expressed!

[@drewlsy]

Thank you. Also, we may want to thank Flea. And again, "thank you" for reading.

[@kovy274hart]

I cried watching this. Thank you.

[@Mateoenriqueleon]

Wow this made my cry. A ball in my throat. You could really feel his soul in this book. A true poet.

[@jochens.958]

They never thought that was going to happen. I think the older and happier they get the more they feel sorry that Hillel died. They miss him so badly. It still hurts them so much

[@raisa_cherry33]

I first viewed this on an Instagram fan page.But glad to be seeing the full video here,thank you so much bro for putting this up.Flea's got heart of gold ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ beautiful speech.

[@heikkijhautanen4576]

Damn I feel so sad for him RIP Hillel :(

[@pa2wa2la97]

Thank you for posting this.

[@raisa_cherry33]

I first viewed this on an Instafram fan page.But glad to be seeing the full video.Flea's got heart of gold ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ beautiful speech.

[@johnIZaUWL]

Damn Flea 😢😢😢 I so feel your pain sir!

[@weinhara]

This is very sad. All love to Hillel and his true friends.

[@kevinmyrick218]

Gah gamn I wish I recorded more at the Chicago show. Incredible experience just heart felt expression. Can't believe he's discussing this.

[@pauljames9301]

These words are so vivid. Incredible

[@jamiehofhine8955]

Peace & love to you Flea.

[@alexbaum2204]

Some people’s friendships are fucking profound. This reminds me of Henry Rollins speaking of his friend, Joe Cole. I know that, as heterosexual men, we first consider the loves of our lives women. It’s who we make love to. It’s who we make families with. But I think if many of us were honest to the letter about it, the loves of our lives can actually be found in other men - our deepest and dearest friends. If we’re lucky. There is something about certain friendships that can transcend everything - pain, time, sex, on down to money and careers and even our blood. Some of us are lucky enough to find that one human being out there in the world that somehow really, REALLY gets us. And when you realize it, it’s a powerful thing. Just that this person exists at all is enough. When they go, that pain can be so tough to deal with. You didn’t lose your lover. You didn’t lose a family member. And it’s hard for some to wrap their heads around. You lost the one person. But you keep going, praying that somehow there is a place where you can meet and have fun together again - where all the wild laughter is just waiting. “When I die, I will find you.”

[@kahnzo]

Thank you for writing this. I know it was 2 years ago, but it's so true. There is something about making things together, creatively, that connects us even more. My band mates and I are as close as siblings and we haven't been a band in a long time. Arguing and laughing. Getting though petty bullshit and loving each other profoundly. Give someone that you love a call today, just to say - hey, buddy, it's been a while, how are you doing?

[@enigma29nice38]

An emotional stab that we all can relate to

[@lonewanderer958]

Rip Slim ❤️

[@alexblue1989]

That ambulance passing by was sooo spooky

[@drisd69]

alexblue1989 actually, what had happened was, a girl that was sitting directly behind me, apparently had some sort of panic attack or, what seemed like a seizure at first. She fell off her chair and Flea stopped talking and she just kept saying “im ok im ok, i just need a minute” i think that ambulance showed up for her and she went outside to get checked out.

[@raisa_cherry33]

@@drisd69 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@thetruth72667]

Right! Damn that was strange timing. I also can't take flea asking about & then going through the feelings Hillel may have had when leaving!?!!!!! That's how I think & it's a terrible type of brain to have. You feel for everyone & it does hurt! Wow it just killed me to hear him rattle that off.....

[@byrdcliffetvwoodstock6801]

Hillel Slovak!!!!!!!!

[@specialagentchungus6632]

That wasn't an easy watch. You can see how that pain still lingers, and see that love he has for his friend remains strongly so.

[@katherinebrannen669]

The reality shows that loving the Flea loves the man's friends that understand when the summer ends in the summerest of summers Flea will Hillel the truth for the change: not the smack that killed Hillel. Warner Brothers wanted another drummer too.

[@nihilistlivesmatter]

huh?!

[@emmawheeler8559]

❤

[@lisagrimes4232]

Michael Balzery. The best bass player and the most kind

[@CP-kb1du]

Most Joe Bass...John Norwood Fisher puts Flea to Bed

[@billepperson2662]

I'm going to get clean...

[@p_pea]

Flea

[@kiaramcneese8501]

Anthony kiedis lost two good friends river phoenix and hilal

[@raoulasare2198]

The name Hillel means.... Who else has this Name....?

[@pa2wa2la97]

Hillel is Hebrew, it means "praise."

[@raoulasare2198]

@@pa2wa2la97 Not quite: www.behindthename.com/name/hillel/comments/history

[@BlackHayTV]

@@raoulasare2198 It does mean "praise". It's from the root הלל‎ which is pronounced 'Hallel' in English. The same root as the word Hallelujah. Hallel is a prayer said on Jewish high holy days, and it's also the name of one of the most revered sages in Judaism.

[@honved1]

I remember 10 years ago In Hollywood we did some good And we did some real bad stuff But the Butthole Surfers Always said it's better to regret Something you did Than something you didn't do We were young and we Were looking for the deep kick... Seen 'em come seen 'Em

[@douglasdog1]

0:16 fart

[@Morningv0dka]

Fact 🙏

[@adams115]

I think Flea ripped that intentionally. He paused.

[@kathyditondo1175]

i did not want to write about Hillel's death.....

[@nickh8737]

This guy cries 4 times a day

[@edybocman76]

So

[@sophiapavlidou7963]

if you had been through what he has been trough you would commit suicide 4 times a day

[@alexwells6876]

@@sheikyerbouti8879 Tragedy, comedy, they're one in the same

[@crnkmnky]

Yeh, like a bawse. Don’t hold it in. Release! 🚰