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Flea

Michael Peter Balzary, known as Flea, was born on October 16, 1962, in Melbourne, Australia. Raised in a turbulent household, he developed an early love for music, particularly jazz. After moving to Los Angeles, Flea learned trumpet and later bass, inspired by punk rock. He co-founded the Red Hot Chili Peppers in 1983 with Anthony Kiedis, evolving their funk-rock sound. The band gained acclaim with albums like Blood Sugar Sex Magik (1991), Californication (1999), and Stadium Arcadium (2006). Alongside the Chili Peppers, Flea explored side projects, including Atoms for Peace an...