Flea’s bass, one of the most consistent things in music history; Anthony Keidis’s soulful, almost nasal voice is like none other, and just the perfect harmony for the rock wonder that is the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Another band whose collective music finds a home in my library, it’s hard to narrow down one favorite of theirs, but right after their biggest break-out Under The Bridge, I find myself drawn to the harmonies and rhythmic bass of Otherside from 2000’s Californication. Part of the reason I love it so much is that it will always remind me of watching my boys Rob and the Phurk jamming out on guitar and drums in their basement in Bath as I observed in awe. Raw talent, straight off the family tree. It was impossible not to be moved by that. I would go back to that moment in time in a second, knowing my Sis was just a few steps away upstairs, as was my cute little Mom, both probably cringing over the echo of the Phurk’s drums. Love.
From the historical writing archive. Original date: November 19, 2015. Recovered from local source material; editorial review is still in progress.
