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Michael Peter Balzary, known professionally as Flea, is an Australian-American musician and actor born in 1962. He is the bassist and a founding member of the rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers. His bass playing utilizes elements of funk, punk, and psychedelic rock, frequently incorporating techniques like slapping and popping. Outside of music, Flea has acted in various films and television shows, and he co-founded the Silverlake Conservatory of Music to provide music education to children.
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What is Flea's real name?
Flea's real name is Michael Peter Balzary. He was born in Melbourne, Australia, on October 16, 1962, before moving to the United States as a child and settling in Los Angeles, where he eventually co-founded Red Hot Chili Peppers.
What movies has Flea appeared in?
Flea has appeared in numerous films, including 'Back to the Future Part II' (1989) and 'Part III' (1990) as the character Douglas J. Needles, and 'The Big Lebowski' (1998) as one of the German nihilists. He has also done voice acting in animated projects such as Pixar's 'Inside Out' (2015).
What bass guitar does Flea play?
Flea is most closely associated with the Music Man StingRay bass, which has been his primary instrument for much of his career. He has also played Fender Jazz Basses and received a signature Flea Active Jazz Bass model from Fender's Mod Shop.
Who founded the Red Hot Chili Peppers with Flea?
Red Hot Chili Peppers were co-founded in 1983 by Flea, vocalist Anthony Kiedis, guitarist Hillel Slovak, and drummer Jack Irons. The four were classmates at Fairfax High School in Los Angeles when they started the band, originally under the name Tony Flow and the Miraculously Majestic Masters of Mayhem.
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