Before he was the world’s most iconic wild-man bassist, Michael Balzary was just a jazz-loving kid from Melbourne trying to survive a feral youth in the streets of Los Angeles. In this episode of Loud Lit, Matt dives into Flea’s unconventional memoir, Acid for the Children.

We look at the raw, vulnerable, and often chaotic pre-history of a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer. From his early days as a trumpet prodigy to honest reflections on drug-fueled adventures, Flea proves he can wield a pen just as well as a four-string.

Plus, Matt shares his personal story of meeting Flea and other Chili Peppers backstage in Louisville, Kentucky.

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