I was raised to think that rock was music for ignorant people who didn't think for themselves. Flea ignorantmusicpeople Change image and share on social
For me it's the high-water mark of American culture - not so much contemporary jazz, which has become kind of academic, but the jazz from the '20s on through the '70s. Flea 20s70sacademic Change image and share on social
We were at the dark end of the L.A. punk scene, and that scene was full-on and violent and aggressive and wild and intense. Flea aggressivedarkend Change image and share on social
Before every show, we get into a circle, hold hands, and someone makes a speech. Most bands are too cool for that. Flea bandcirclecool Change image and share on social
I like the idea of acting. Of all these things I've done, sometimes I think I've done well, and sometimes I think I didn't do well, but they are more cameos, and I come in and be crazy. Flea actcameocrazy Change image and share on social
I always thought I was a pretty terrible actor. Flea actorprettyterrible Change image and share on social
Ethiopia is such a great country, beautiful place. Flea beautifulcountryethiopia Change image and share on social
Being a rock star isn't all it's cracked up to be, let me tell you. Flea crackrockstar Change image and share on social
My whole musical life has been an educational process, and I'm just furthering my education and filling in the blanks. There's stuff that I want to know that I don't know. Flea blankeducationeducational Change image and share on social
The quality of instruction is very high at the Silverlake Conservatory of Music. It's not about being a rock star. It's about the fundamentals of music, theory and technique on a particular instrument, and playing in an ensemble or private setting. Flea conservatoryensemblefundamental share on social
