Flea of Red Hot Chili Peppers Drops Surprise Trailer for Harley Flanagan Documentary
Flea, the bassist of Red Hot Chili Peppers, has stunned fans with a surprise trailer for a new documentary about Harley Flanagan, the founder of the hardcore punk band Cro-Mags. The trailer, released on November 14, was shared by Flea on Instagram, but details about the project are still mostly unknown. It remains unclear whether the documentary will be a film or a series.
The trailer begins with Flanagan reflecting on his life, revealing that he has been carrying anger for nearly five decades, but is only now starting to realize that it does not define who he truly is. Flea, who makes an appearance in the documentary, describes it as a story filled with chaos, violence, creativity, and confusion. Hardcore punk legends like Henry Rollins and Darryl Jenifer also appear in the trailer.
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Although details are scarce, it appears that the documentary will delve into Flanagan’s difficult upbringing, his early passion for drumming, and the violent struggles he has encountered throughout his life. Flanagan began his musical journey at the age of 11, drumming for the New York punk band The Stimulators alongside his aunt, Denise Mercedes. By the early 1980s, he became a prominent figure in New York’s hardcore scene, co-founding Cro-Mags in 1981 and Murphy’s Law in 1982.
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In related news, Flea recently shared his admiration for Paul McCartney, declaring him the best bassist of all time. During a guest appearance on the Where Everybody Knows Your Name podcast with Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson in August, Flea (whose real name is Michael Peter Balzary) praised McCartney’s unparalleled musical talent.
Flea explained that McCartney’s bass playing is unique because it is deeply melodic and lyrical, which distinguishes him from other bassists. He noted that while many bassists create lines to drive the song, McCartney often added his bass after the melody had already been established. He emphasized how, on albums like Sgt. Pepper’s, McCartney’s bass works as a counter-melody, turning it into a melodic element rather than just a rhythm section. Flea concluded by saying that McCartney’s approach to bass is truly exceptional.
–Silviya.Y