Latest about Flea
William Billy ‘Bass’ Nelson, Funkadelic bassist who coined the band’s name, dies aged 75
Flea has led tributes to the Funkadelic bassist, who was one of the founding architects of funk’s most audacious musical revolution
How Flea landed his cherished 1961 Fender Jazz Bass after finding a seller during the early days of Twitter
During the early days of his career, the Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist was far from a gearhead – but an old Fender changed his tune
Flea has announced his debut solo album – but he’s not the only bassist playing on it
After decades of anticipation, Flea’s debut single pulls no punches, with two bassists linking seamlessly on the song’s darting bassline
When Flea met Charlie Haden – and had much more in common than you might think
From the Bass Player Archive: An interview with a bona-fide rock star and a veteran jazz legend
Vulfpeck’s Joe Dart on the priceless bass advice he got from Flea as a teenager
Dart’s ultimate fan dream came true when he received a letter from Flea in the mail
“Flea said I might get the gig”: Jane’s Addiction bassist Eric Avery recalls his 2003 audition for Metallica
After surviving Jane’s Addiction and touring with Alanis Morissette, Eric Avery was granted an audition with metal giants Metallica
Flea names his pick for “the greatest rock bass player” of all time
The Red Hot Chili Peppers member has singled out a player for his ability to subvert what is expected of a traditional bassist
Flea wanted to ditch Give It Away before his Red Hot Chili Peppers bandmates stepped in
Rick Rubin persuaded Flea to tone down his original bassline on the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ 1991 hit single
