Flea is an Australian-born musician who is best known as the bassist of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Born Michael Balzary on October 16, 1962 in Melbourne, Australia, Flea has become one of the most renowned rock bassists of all-time. His skillful playing and unique style have earned him a place in the pantheon of great rock musicians.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $150 million (2024)
Flea, famously recognized as the talented bassist of the renowned rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers, is expected to have a net worth of approximately $150 million by the year 2024. Hailing from Australia, Flea has left an indelible mark on the music industry with his distinctive bass lines and energetic stage presence. Throughout his illustrious career, he has garnered immense fame and success, contributing to the band's massive success and worldwide acclaim. A multi-talented musician, Flea has also dabbled in acting and philanthropy, further cementing his status as an influential figure in the entertainment world.
About
Born Michael Balzary, he is the Bassist of the Red Hot Chili Peppers and widely considered to be one of the greatest rock bassists of all-time.
Before Fame
He met Anthony Kiedis, the Future Red Hot Chili Peppers frontman, at Fairfax High School in Los Angeles. He first played jazz trumpet but was taught the bass by Hillel Slovak, who would become the Red Hot Chili Peppers' first Guitarist.
Trivia
He has played small roles in such films as Back to the Future Part II, Baby Driver, and The Big Lebowski.
Family Life
He married Loesha Zeviar in June 1988 and then later got remarried to Actress Frankie Rayder in 2005. He and Frankie had their first child together, Sunny Bebop Balzary, in 2005.
Associated With
In 2009, he and Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke formed the supergroup Atoms for Peace. They released their first album, Amok, in 2013.