Biography
Who is Flea?
Early life and real name
Michael Peter Balzary was born on October 16, 1962, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. He is of partial Hungarian and Irish descent. His father, Mick Balzary, worked as an avid fisherman and often took him fishing during his childhood.
When Flea was four years old, his family relocated to Rye, New York, because of his father's work at the Australian consulate in New York. After his parents divorced in 1971, his father returned to Australia while Flea and his sister Karyn stayed with their mother Patricia.
Career highlights and Red Hot Chili Peppers
Flea co-founded the rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers alongside vocalist Anthony Kiedis and other members. The group released their debut album, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, in August 1984. Over the decades, the band achieved big mainstream success with multiple albums and tours.
In 2012, Flea and his bandmates were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Beyond his main band, he has played with various acts and supergroups such as Atoms for Peace, Jane's Addiction, and the Circle Jerks.
Acting and other projects
In addition to his music career, Flea has pursued acting in numerous films and television series. His screen credits include appearances in Suburbia, Back to the Future Part II and Part III, The Big Lebowski, Baby Driver, and Obi-Wan Kenobi.
He co-founded the Silverlake Conservatory of Music, which is a non-profit organization established in 2001 for underprivileged children. In 2019, he published a memoir detailing his early life titled Acid for the Children.
Family and relationships
Flea has been in relationships and marriages throughout his life. His family includes his spouses Frankie Rayder and Melody Ehsani, and he has a partner named Frankie Rayder. During his life, he has balanced his family commitments with his extensive touring schedule.
His early family life involved moving between countries and dealing with a turbulent household in Los Angeles. These formative experiences later influenced his personal reflections and his written memoir about growing up.
Birthday and age
Flea was born on October 16, 1962, which makes Flea 64 years old today. That birthday falls under the Libra sign. Flea shares the date with 17 other famous people.
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