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...