The Love for Flea Thread

Alek · #1 09-01-2007, 10:39 AM

As an inspired bassist, I have a deep love from the sound of Flea in RHCP. He's really inspired me as a bassist and as a comedian.

Express your love here.

Feast · #2 09-01-2007, 10:43 AM

same here, he is the reason I picked up a bass

rhcp for life

Blackmag+c · #3 09-01-2007, 11:59 AM

yep rhcp released live in hyde park...I picked up bass.

Baryonyx · #4 09-01-2007, 02:54 PM

He's alright.

Alek · #5 09-01-2007, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris2112

He's alright.

Alright? lol.

rozzyraspberry · #6 09-01-2007, 05:52 PM

Hes amazing

<3
My favourite bassist.

I think his bass lines were more inventive/funky in earlier rhcp albums though.

SoLongJake · #7 09-01-2007, 06:14 PM

My favorite work of his is with The Mars Volta on Deloused in the Comatorium.

stoneboy26 · #8 09-02-2007, 07:40 AM

and don't forget his efforts on Young MCs Bust a move....and Alanis Morrisette - You Outta Know...

I mean his playing in the Peppers is great and all, but this stuff here is what it's all about!!

In all seriousness, the RHCP were a big influence for me growing up, and Flea was one of the reasons I put so much time into the bass when I was younger, and before I really knew of any other bass players...

Baryonyx · #9 09-02-2007, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alek

Alright? lol.

Yeah, I think thats a pretty fair way of putting it!

oliverb4ss · #10 09-02-2007, 08:33 AM

Yeah, Flea is an idol of mine, too.

I actually play Flea's "Pea" on some gigs as tribute to him.

He's freakin' amazing.

Lost Drummer · #11 09-02-2007, 09:16 AM

gives love for the flea

chazburger · #12 09-03-2007, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by oliverb4ss

Yeah, Flea is an idol of mine, too.

I actually play Flea's "Pea" on some gigs as tribute to him.

He's freakin' amazing.

Flea... reason i picked up bass, my idol, rhcp is my fave band. Pea... good song that. i learnt how to play it a while ago. i think on the original recording it was played on an ABG/mariachi bass. am i right?

JamesM · #13 09-03-2007, 03:57 AM

yea Flea's the man.

ALiP BoB · #14 09-03-2007, 07:01 AM

His slapping is much heavier sounding then most of the slappers I've heard. I dig!

Chriso21 · #15 09-03-2007, 07:26 PM

Space Cadette. Seems to be THE bassist if your into finger style rock/funk.(I'm not) Someone bought me the last RHCP album and I haven't listened to it once. Saw them live. Thought they sucked ass. not tight, awful guitarist, lame gay junkie lead singer. Chad and Flea are moderately entertaining, but when he got the trumpet out i wanted to kill him after 2 minutes of playing....
Sorry, just realized this was a love thread...(they say it's a fine line)

Twistad · #16 09-03-2007, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris2112

Yeah, I think thats a pretty fair way of putting it!

I'd like to see/hear you play one day.

BassFTW · #17 09-03-2007, 08:00 PM

I guess you gotta learn octaves from someone

*insertcoolname · #18 09-03-2007, 09:03 PM

He definately has complex stuff but never over the top. His lines are so perfect and everything he does is so crisp. Californication is about as good as it gets for simple basslines.

DayoftheGreek · #19 09-04-2007, 12:24 AM

Flea was my gateway drug.

I started learning bass because of his lines. I have moved on from there, but I still hold the man in very high regard.

phat daddy · #20 09-04-2007, 01:20 AM

Flea was the first proficient bassist ever heard. He's the reason many picked up the bass, and he's the most visible player in populist music today. Can't take anything away from the guy, he broke my cherry for slap back on Uplift Mofo Party Plan....and all the RHCP albums are incredible pop music. They seem to just get bigger with each record which is a major feat considering the success of Blood Sugar Sex Majic. And they are publically all about peace and love, not money and ho's like everybody else......