Flea From The Red Hot Chili Peppers Pens Biography

Flea, bassist and founding member of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, has written an autobiography.

A publication date has not yet been set for the as-yet untitled memoir.

In his self-written memoir, Flea -- who recently lit up social media with his viral post about the Red Hot Chili Peppers' 2014 Super Bowl performance -- will share stories from his intense and dynamic life, including: his move from a "normal" upbringing in the suburbs of New York to Los Angeles to live a bohemian life with a jazz musician step-father; his young, rebellious life on the streets of L.A. where he befriends Anthony Kiedis and founds the Red Hot Chili Peppers with Kiedis and two other high school friends; details about his sometimes complex friendship and collaboration with Kiedis; his myriad experiences with hard drugs; and, of course, the tumultuous creative journey of the Red Hot Chili Peppers through its various incarnations over the last 30 years, according to Flea.

Flea said, "I love literature deeply. I view books as sacred things, and in writing my story, I'm going to do my best to honor the form that has played such a huge part in shaping who I am."