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Patti Smith has been announced, with a line-up of performers that include Karen O, Michael Stipe, Kim Gordon, Flea, and more.People Have The Power: A Celebration of Patti Smith will take place on March 26, 2025 at New York’s Carnegie Hall – it is a Music Of benefit concert that will donate 100% of net proceeds to music education for underserved youth.The event is named after Smith’s 1988 single, which was notably performed by U2 with Eagles Of Death Metal following the 2015 Bataclan attack.The line-up of performers will be backed by a house band led by Tony Shanahan, a longtime member of Smith’s band, along with Flea and Rolling Stones tour drummer Steve Jordan.Other artists set to perform at the concert are The National‘s Matt Berninger, Courtney Barnett, Angel Olsen, Sharon Van Etten, The Kills‘ Alison Mosshart, Ben Harper, and Kronos Quartet. Gordon will perform alongside her Body/Head bandmate Bill Nace.

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Nick Cave reflects on past “uncharitable remark” about Red Hot Chili Peppers: “I was a troublemaker, a shit-stirrer”

Nick Cave has reflected on his previous “uncharitable remark” about the Red Hot Chili Peppers, admitting he was a “troublemaker, a shit-stirrer”.Allegedly, around some time in 2004, Cave was quoted saying: “I’m forever near a stereo saying, ‘What the fuck is this garbage?’ And the answer is always the Red Hot Chili Peppers.”Now, after being asked to expand on the truthfulness of that quote on his blog, Red Hand Files, Cave has addressed the comment and reflected on his words. “About twenty-five years ago, I made an offhand and somewhat uncharitable remark about the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

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Red Hot Chili Peppers reportedly seeking $350million for recorded music catalogue

Red Hot Chili Peppers are reportedly looking to sell their recorded music catalogue for US$350million – find out more below.According to a Billboard report, the Californian band’s recorded masters catalogue is up for sale, and the band are seeking to get at least $350million in the deal. Billboard also estimates that the catalogue currently brings in around $26million a year for the band.Currently, Red Hot Chili Peppers own the masters and rights to all of the 13 studio albums and other releases that have been issued through Warner Music.

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Watch Red Hot Chili Peppers play LA FireAid show at Kia Forum with hit-packed medley

Red Hot Chili Peppers were among those who took to the stage for the FireAid benefit concert in California. Check out footage of the set below.The non-profit live event took place at the Kia Forum last night (January 30), and was first announced earlier this month as a way to provide financial support for the victims of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires.Joining the star-studded setlist for the gig – which included Lady Gaga, Rod Stewart, Katy Perry, Joni Mitchell and more – was California’s own Red Hot Chili Peppers, who broke out a medley of their biggest hits.For their segment, Anthony Kiedis and co.

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Red Hot Chilli Peppers bassist Flea surprises fans with trailer for Harley Flanagan documentary

Red Hot Chilli Peppers bassist Flea has surprised fans with a trailer for a brand-new documentary project about Cro-Mags founder Harley Flanagan.Flea took to Instagram on Thursday (November 14) to share footage of the secret project, which still remains shrouded in mystery. At present, it’s currently unclear if the documentary will be a film or TV series.The footage opens with Flanagan narrating: “I feel like I’ve been angry for almost 50 years.

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KISS’ Gene Simmons “can’t remember anything Flea plays” and “does not like the sound of a bass being slapped”

KISS co-founder Gene Simmons has spoken about his bass-playing preferences, saying that Flea from Red Hot Chili Peppers doesn’t have a “memorable” style.Speaking to Guitar World, the musician explained: “I don’t consider myself – and was never really interested in being – a bass virtuoso. I don’t like show-offs in music.

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Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Flea names who thinks is “the greatest rock bass player”

Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea has opened up about who he believes is “the greatest rock bass player.”The musician appeared as a guest on Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson’s podcast Where Everybody Knows Your Name, and discussed The Beatles‘ very own Paul McCartney. Flea – real name Michael Peter Balzary – shared that Macca is an incredible musician and opened up about what made him special.“I think Paul’s the greatest rock bass player. He’s just great.

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Watch Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Flea deliver passionate speech about “magical place” Denny’s

Flea has delivered a passionate and rousing speech about American diner chain Denny’s – see what the Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist had to say below.Flea recently made a guest appearance on John Mulaney’s six-episode show Everybody’s In LA. The bassist’s appearance came on the sixth and final episode, during which Mulaney joked that Flea could be found anywhere in Los Angeles, turning it into a running joke and game throughout the episode.After finally finding Flea, Mulaney gave the bassist the floor after saying he had prepared a speech. Flea began: “I just want everybody to know I was never lost.

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Flea reveals his most on-stage painful injuries

Flea has opened up about his most painful on-stage injuries.The Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist gave a new interview with Hot Ones where reminisced about some of the most memorable injuries he’s suffered. The band recently put out their album ‘Unlimited Love‘ in March 2022, a record which saw them reunite with guitarist John Frusciante.From being “hit in the head with a flying bottle” to being “spit on numerous times,” Flea went on to describe some of the more unusual ways he was hurt during a performance.The bassist went on to reveal that lead singer Anthony Kiedis even injured him one concert: “You know one time Anthony was swinging around a microphone like that (pretends to swing a microphone around) and he boom clocked me in the head, took me out.”Flea also said that he’s accidentally hurt himself on stage as well.

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Keanu Reeves had an impromptu bass lesson from Flea

Keanu Reeves has revealed that he once received a lesson in bass guitar from Flea from the Red Hot Chili Peppers.The John Wick star, who also plays bass in the Los Angeles grunge band Dogstar, spoke about the encounter in a video posted to Fender’s YouTube channel.“I remember one time I was doing a film, and Flea was in it, or I was in a film with Flea,” he said. “And I remember there was a house, and there [were] amps and instruments and stuff like that.”“And I was like, ‘Hey, Flea, can you give me a lesson?’ And he was like, ‘Sure, man!’ And he was like [gestures complex bass solo]. And I was like, ‘Alright, so?’ And he was like, ‘Just feel it, man.

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Flea reveals his least favourite Red Hot Chili Peppers’ album – and his hopes to re-record it

Flea has revealed which is his least favourite album by Red Hot Chili Peppers, and admitted that he has hopes to re-record it.The renowned bassist was speaking as part of a new interview with Los Angeles Times when he reflected on his extensive career, and opened up about which of his albums with the funk rock veterans he is least proud of.Speaking with the outlet’s Mikael Wood, Flea — whose real name is Michael Peter Balzary — admitted that of the band’s 13 studio albums, it is their 1984 debut LP that he wishes he could revisit.“I always regret the way we made the first one,” he admitted. “I think the songs are really good.

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Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Anthony Keidis “doesn’t consider himself a musician”

Red Hot Chili Peppers‘ frontman Anthony Keidis has opened up about his views on being a musician, sharing that he doesn’t consider himself one.During an episode of RHCP bassist Flea‘s podcast This Little Light, Keidis voiced his lack of confidence with the role of ‘musician’. While speaking to the Los Angeles Times, Flea revealed that the conversation with Keidis brought both of them to tears.Speaking about his favourite interview from his series with the publication, Flea shared: “A really good one was with Anthony. We were both kind of in tears because I’d never talked to him about stuff like that.

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