in an interview with Rick Beato. I thought it was pretty interesting, and I didn't see a thread here yet for it 
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Flea, on the struggle of making records
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It's a fantastic interview from beginning to end. I really have a higher respect for Flea after watching this a few weeks ago. Breaking the perception that he's just this old funk/rock bass player and showing his love and appreciation for so much more to a very deep level is absolutely fascinating to me. Rick Beato is really a good interviewer as well with everyone he gets to sit down with.
Flea is Coco approved. Good enough for me.
He is a mature, savy guy.
He is a mature, savy guy.
First time I saw Flea play he was wearing a Diaper on Stage
Doesn't seem to fit well adjusted person in this Video
Doesn't seem to fit well adjusted person in this Video
Lost a lot of respect for Flea after watching this interview.
Imagine if we all had a cry when we felt we weren't good bass players. The guy sells out arenas, never has to worry about GAS or earning a dollar, and is adored by millions. Grow a pair!
Still like the guy though! He's alright and what he's doing for the kids is great.
Imagine if we all had a cry when we felt we weren't good bass players. The guy sells out arenas, never has to worry about GAS or earning a dollar, and is adored by millions. Grow a pair!
Still like the guy though! He's alright and what he's doing for the kids is great.
Yeah, how dare a human being show emotion and be vulnerable!
Oh gosh, are you going to demand that he hands in his man card?
Is this a joke?
He got emotional because he cares a lot. He became one of the best because he cares a lot. We don't get to pick what life hands us, but he seems to have done pretty well with what life handed him.
Just saying being a millionaire, an amazing bass player adored by millions of fans, idolized by musicians, being a cultural icon, and then crying over 'feeling' like your not a good bass player is really 1st world problems.
People are starving in the world, losing their lives at war, people struggle to survive, maybe he needs a bit of perspective.
People are starving in the world, losing their lives at war, people struggle to survive, maybe he needs a bit of perspective.
He knows he’s a good rock bassist.
Wasn’t he crying because he got validation from jazz heavy hitters and that meant alot to him?
I am glad to see jeff parker and anna butters on his album.
The state of the world is enough to make anyone (not bonkers) weep. That is one thing.
We can still go on and do interviews about our careers, talk gear, argue about tone. That's another thing.
People with Determination and that never feel good enough. Apply themselves
Then become successful because of it.
Ever since the 1920's and brainwash media to tell you how horrible the world is.
We ignored it, not engulfed by it and made victims.
Some people wouldn't last 3 days on the road, others 30 years. I couldn't tell you the news then or now. Quick update, I remember. Everything is horrible LOL
Live in the 1st world then, stop watching media paid for by 2nd and 3rd . All the pee ons that repeat it for free. Flea , me many others been having the time of our lives without it.
Then become successful because of it.
Ever since the 1920's and brainwash media to tell you how horrible the world is.
We ignored it, not engulfed by it and made victims.
Some people wouldn't last 3 days on the road, others 30 years. I couldn't tell you the news then or now. Quick update, I remember. Everything is horrible LOL
Live in the 1st world then, stop watching media paid for by 2nd and 3rd . All the pee ons that repeat it for free. Flea , me many others been having the time of our lives without it.
I cannot understand the resentment against Flea here. He is seriously studying the trumpet and Jazz music, although he's one of the most influential rock/funk bass players alive. He is not resting on his Rock music laurels, instead has preserved his curiosity and is striving to be his best self and never stop growing.
I think he is a beautiful soul and I don't mind him at times being close to tears during an interview or podcast. I read the first half of his autobiography, "Acid for the Children", in which he is very open about his childhood, and when he speaks, I hear the vulnerable kid that sure is is still somewhere inside him. Good for him he is not hiding behind some mask like so many of the tough guys in the Rock business do.
I think he is a beautiful soul and I don't mind him at times being close to tears during an interview or podcast. I read the first half of his autobiography, "Acid for the Children", in which he is very open about his childhood, and when he speaks, I hear the vulnerable kid that sure is is still somewhere inside him. Good for him he is not hiding behind some mask like so many of the tough guys in the Rock business do.
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You know you are writing this on an internet forum where people endlessly discuss what their 10th bass should be and have an existential crisis when the pole pieces of their pickups do not align 100% with the strings?
I dont think there's resentment. People seem triggered by my post and are standing up for him. I think im on my own
Its true, I do lack empathy. I genuinely feel sorry for the guy that all the fame and fortune and success isn't enough for him. Im not on board with the crying over ego though. Still think he's a great guy!
I am sorry talkbass guys and girls. Didn't think I said anything controversial until I saw the replies.
People get moved emotionally. You can't reduce that to being a "first world problem" - it's just a human thing. Are we not supposed to cry when we get our hearts broken because there are people starving or dying in wars? That's just not how it works.
To me, you seem triggered by Flea, not that you asked.
Again, he was not crying because of self-doubt, he was crying because of the emotion of being accepted by jazz musicians who made him feel inadequate about his musicianship.I dont think there's resentment. People seem triggered by my post and are standing up for him. I think im on my own
Its true, I do lack empathy. I genuinely feel sorry for the guy that all the fame and fortune and success isn't enough for him. Im not on board with the crying over ego though. Still think he's a great guy!
I am sorry talkbass guys and girls. Didn't think I said anything controversial until I saw the replies.
Being sensitive and emotional is a good thing for an artist. Maybe lean into that going forward?
It’s so good of you to still like the guy.
You must be a very tolerant individual.
Whenever I hear anyone say ‘grow a pair’ or ‘man up’ I think of this brilliant song:
