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Acid for the Children
- Narrated by: Flea
- Length: 9 hrs and 4 mins
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Summary
The strange tale of a boy named Flea starts in Rye, NY. It was all very normal. But soon his parents divorced and his mother Patricia remarried a jazz musician. Flea's stepfather frequently invited musicians to his house for jam sessions which sparked Flea's interest in music. The family moved to Los Angeles, where Flea became fascinated with the trumpet, idolising musicians like Miles, Dizzy, and Louis.
But the family soon fell apart. 'I was raised in a very violent, alcoholic household,' Flea later said. 'I grew up being terrified of my parents, particularly my father figures. It caused [me] a lot of trouble later in life.' He began smoking weed at 13 and became a daily user of harder drugs. He was on the streets by 14 and soon after, met another social outcast and drug user named Anthony Kiedis. They formed a band that would become the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Acid for the Children is pure, uncut Flea, with nothing left unsaid.
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- Sunshine2020
- 28-05-20
Engaging and extraordinary
After reading Anthony’s book it was great to hear Flea’s. I really hope that Anthony writes a book 2 and perhaps Flea will too in time to come. These people have extraordinary lives and it so interesting to have an insight. Some of the stories crossed over with Anthony’s, but I was glad there weren’t too many of those and I found out so much more.
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- Claire
- 23-05-20
True and honest
The earliest years are phenomenally honest written. The later years are a scanner darkly on every conceivable death drug taken. Most of all this is not a another rock biography, but a warm and sad book about human life in every vulnerable aspect. really grateful for it being made. Thank you.
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- Anonymous User
- 01-04-20
Inspiring
Full of love and honesty. Can't wait for the next installment (this book only takes you to Flea aged 20)
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- Mr David A Roze
- 15-07-20
Great book
Really enjoyable book, a lovely memoir. Read with great emotion and enthusiasm by the author.
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- William
- 12-08-20
Thank you
Thank you Flea, for this heartfelt, honest and beautiful examining of childhood, friendship, pain, loss, and the yearning for something more. Also, thanks for the music. For the groove.
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- Fergal Gallagher
- 03-02-20
Not what I thought it was going to be
I must confess, I downloaded this on the blind without knowing it was pre RGCP but really enjoyed it. A hugely interesting and entertaining story.
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- Maddogg
- 29-09-21
good book, alot of references I didn't understand
entertaining, very punk, and unabashed.
it felt like alot had been skimmed over , this could have been a novel.
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- Dan Gateley
- 08-07-21
Truly from the soul. Touching
Great book. Mostly about his life leading up to the Chilli Peppers. Makes it even better when it's narrated by the man himself.
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- Lucie
- 20-08-23
L O V E D IT
Absolutely loved the book, so honest and real. I got a peak into someone’s soul, I feel enriched by reading this book. Thank you
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- Flinty
- 21-03-20
Beautiful listen.
Not even a RHCP fan particularly, I bought this off the back of seeing Flea play some amazing trumpet on a YouTube video. (I’m a trumpet player myself into jazz and funk). Wow, what an insight into a man at whose core is, unexpectedly, jazz. Beautifully self narrated and deep. Loving it. Will be reading this also.
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