For those that aren't very familiar with the Red Hot Chili Peppers background, the "best friend" that Anthony is talking about who died from a drug overdose was founding guitarist of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Hillel Slovak. The guitarist who replaced him, John Frusciante, almost suffered the same fate after becoming a heroin addict and leaving the band after their breakthrough album 'Blood Sugar Sex Magik'. Next year will mark the band's 40th anniversary which is an incredible achievement when you look at all of the personal, professional and cultural changes that they've endured throughout the decades.
I read his book and he had more than just drug troubles, lies and loss and suicidal ideation and heartbreak after heartbreak. Welcome back to the world, Anthony Kiedis.
Well an old guy going out with young gold diggers can expect heartbreaks. Those old dudes interested in young women is disgusting. Stay in your age range !
@@marienmorand Oh, rod off!! As long as both are of consensual age, leave them be. It’s as old as time, younger women finding older men attractive & vice versa…
My dad battled an addiction at a very very young age. He loved guitar,music and listening to meaning. He had me listen to “Under the Bridge” at a fairly young age (12-13)and taught me to listen to what was being said,not just sing or like the beat but really take it in. I’ve had such a great appreciation for music bc of my dad. He would have me listen to a couple verses then stop it and ask me about what I thought it meant and then he would tell me what it was while again digging into what’s being said. He passed at 48 and back when “Other side”came out it was a song we both loved right away. Anytime I hear it I cry, few songs that do that to me. From Red Hot Chili Peppers to Janis Joplin to Peter Frampton to Creed I mean all over the place. Love ya Dad 💚
@@stefanystratton3324 Internet ruthless 😂 But I’m glad I brought a smile to someone today 🙏🏿 Back to trollin 👀😂 But RIP Dad fr; especially good Father’s who put in the time while they were here; and they’re still here through us - hope your finding peace Queen cause I know it’s hard but he covering your life in all sorts of ways!!! The battles WE face are NOT of flesh but of spirits and you have one more to guide you to succeeding 🙏🏿
oh man your dad sounds like my dad and loved frampton and Joplin but my dad quit smoking and heavy drinking once i was born and he is 76 and trains and works out evreyday. He did the same to me and asked me to really understand what the singer is trying to tell. In a parallel universe, maybe they are friends who are trying to share music knowledge.
Read his book when I was in prison. I’m in recovery and the way he tells his story about addiction is so accurate. I have a lot of admiration for him and everything he overcame all whilst dealing with stardom
Agree wholeheartedly. Scar Tissue is one of the best takes on addiction I’ve ever read. I’m also in recovery and read the book while in prison. Glad you’re out and doing well, brother.
To use the word , you must've done a lot of time to have such a deep vocabulary. That's not an every day word, whilst. ✌️😤🤏💨 I'm also in recovery. I've got 20 months again thanks to god.
@@madmaxx5612 Welcome to Hollywood, Anthony is a known pedophile, literally every damn person nevermind musician that spends too long in cali is that's what Jews do to people. It doesn't help he literally lost his virginity when he was 12 to his dads 18 year old girlfriend, it's the cycle of abuse.
My roommate locked himself in his room for a week to get off the fuckin shit. Our friend who was a nurse came over to check on him regularly. I was out in the living room and I picked up his book. Read it straight through. It’s been over 10 years or so but I loved it and still think of it fondly. Probably could reread it. It was great. Glad I never touched the stuff but my Xanax mixed with alcohol was uhhhh a great/bad/disastrous time.
I waited for this podcast forever. This song and many others helped me understand my parents addiction. As a child, had I not had this music in my life, I would have thought I was doing something wrong, that their addiction was my fault. This song is so beautiful and sad, so true and heart breaking, so raw and real. I’m forever grateful for RHCP. Under The Bridge, Scar Tissue…and many more of their songs touched me at a young age, I’m talking as young as 8 years old. I’m getting “I’ll make it to the moon if I have to crawl” tattooed on me as a constant reminder that the struggles and trauma I lived through made me strong. RHCP opened my eyes to my parents choosing drugs over me and the pain I felt is so understood and heard when I listen ❤❤❤ THANK YOU for saving my life.
Have you discussed this with either of your parents if they’re blessed enough to still be around ? The life and times of a junkie is no place for a child, at some point you have to weigh everything up, what’s the lesser of evils. You don’t want to be the junkie that killed his kid, or left it exposed to abuse, or eventually to know nothing but a life of drugs. I dare say it wasn’t an easy choice, and one that will haunt your parents to the grave. I hope you have the strength not to allow the same mistakes to affect your life, the ones with emotional trauma always fall the hardest. You don’t need a tattoo when it’s already written all over your Heart. Be strong and carve out a life that makes you happy, never settle for second best. Look at those few around you that are truly happy and free, and try learn. Good Luck 😉
@@billymack333 that was so beautiful it brought me to tears. Yes, they are both lucky enough to have survived the worst years, although they are not fully out of their addictions. Regardless, I have made a beautiful life for myself, because the only other option was to become them. I learned way more than any child should have to and have been in therapy for a very long time. I probably will always be, I'm 30 and still learning "normal" life things, things like house upkeep because I was never taught. The main focus in my household growing up was survival, making sure to keep peace and making sure my sister and I had food and were out of harms way. I'm great under pressure and things that stress people out on the normal day like work, is a breeze for me. I'm grateful in some ways that I'm strong and can handle a lot but in other ways obviously a lot was taken from me. I have to work hard every day to remind myself I'm loved, I'm an inspiration and I have survived a lot. PTSD is a struggle and my parents are aware of their actions but are still so involved in their lives and struggles plus denial it's hard for them to understand. I have a boundary heavy relationship with them now and it's on my terms. I do not have children because I spent most of my life raising my parents, I don't want them to take that away from me either, the joys of being a mother, so one day when I'm ready I'd like to be a mom. I'd be a great one, I just need to make sure I'm mentally and emotionally okay
@@karlak6337 boundaries are important. Without them even the best of us can lose ourselves piece by piece, little by little, until we are a shell of our former self. Set your boundaries and stay firm. You seem to have a pragmatic view bestowed on you via your journey. I’m sure you’ll make a wonderful Mother and will always put your child’s need before your own. Don’t wait too long, too many are and paying a price, autism etc. There are definitely times when you shouldn’t bring a child into this World, but there is never a perfect time. May you be blessed with the happiness and joy that you may have missed out on as a child and break the chains of addiction for good. It’s 5.30am here in Australia and I just woke so I hope this made sense. 💪🏻❤️
@@karlak6337 yeah housekeeping can be a drag. It’s important not to let your life get cluttered. I don’t buy into the pseudo science of psychology too much but with in reason your living space definitely reflects your mental health. It’s different for everyone. I’ve always been happiest when I have just what I need, good food, a comfortable bed, my music and a couple of true friends to share with.
I’m a Chicano that lives in LA I can vouch for what Anthony said. I’ve witnessed Under the Bridge being played at gangster parties in LA and everyone just vibes to it, and possibly even sing along. I think it helps that RHCP rep LA and California so much, there’s that connection with them. Under the Bridge is such a classic!
His description of his descent into addiction is much appreciated. As a recovering addict hearing such a famous person speak in such a humble manor helps those struggling more than he knows. And the one in 30 success rate is on point. Usually less. Thank you Anthony
Anthony's description of drug use and addiction is so unique in comparison to most other celebrities and rock stars. No glamorizing or self pity. Just a plethora of adjectives and phrases spawned from blatant honesty, a humble perspective, and an education from life never to be learned in any school. I'm glad he took that opportunity to make it back...and the rest of the band as well. ~correction: R.I.P. Hillel~
You'll often hear recovered addicts speak and sometimes I am skeptical that they are being truthful, but I 100% believe Anthony is clean, you can tell he's speaking with no BS and no filter. He has nothing to hide.
Anybody who has struggled with addiction understands the beauty of really knowing what under the bridge, scar tissue and so many more have done for us. Through fighting his demons Anthony had given us gifts
Crazy part Is I'm late 30s and it's the most simple things IE a "song" that get you through the day.. and your positive attitude talking to a friend/coworker gets them through their day after.. wild how love and understanding in simple form help people keep going . Sorry for long wind B's.. hope made sense. 🤙🍻
Yea dude - it's unreal - 30 years later I still get goose bumps out of "under the bridge" and all the connections in my neurons it establishes. Like it's wiring everything about my own "dragon ride" together and the stuff runs like a movie in front of my imaginary self, every effing time I hear this song. The most crazy thing about it, is that fact, that it is a warm feeling, though it should be scary. It's a warm feeling with a particular type of bitterness in it. Just enough bitterness to make it perfect. To me it's the definition of "melancholy", if that makes sense. It is same kind of "joy" hearing to songs like "perfect day - lou reed" or "brown sugar - the stranglers". It is really weird and beautiful and I feel so lucky that I've kicked IT, while at the same time I know it's still there, just tucked away, if that makes sense. It's lurking behind my soul just waiting, if I ever let my guard down, even after so many years. One might think that I never listen to the song, but no, I love it. It may sound ridiculous after all I just said, but I still love to hear into it. Maybe because I love to "feel" into it - maybe just a little, to remind myself where I came from and who I am now.
Totally relate to you Mr Kiedis. 20 years of the same addiction and then something happened that changed everything. Still don't know how I made it and got the strength. But 10 years later still off it after 5 months of rehab. Some of us are just lucky to really want to start a new positive life. Well done you Anthony! And I say say that to everyone I meet who has gone down that dark road and came off it. Very few people have the strength and will power.
I was an addict for a decade and he’s so right when he says “the cosmos gift you a chance”. I’ve never been able to explain why I made it out and so many others died. Idk what happened but I just snapped out of it….been over five years and I just smoke. I feel like it was another lifetime…..can barely believe it was me.
I did the same thing with drinking everyday after 20 years, for some reason one day I just decided I was done. I didn’t have a big profound realization or crazy experience that caused it, just woke up and didn’t want to not be in control anymore.
I am so proud of you Anthony!!!! I went through rehab 15 years ago in Pontiac Michigan.. I saw many people go back out and not make it.. I was one of the 30 who survived as well.. Godbless you and thankyou for all the great music..
Hi I just wanted to thank you again for being so supportive and following me on my journey. I love inspiring and encouraging others. People like you help me to keep showing up! Hope you are having an amazing day!
jre is not any better, its a machine for misinformation, ideological extremism, platforming of charlatans, and imbuing joe’s atrophied drug addled thought patterns into his listeners. Better influences than a recently politically radicalized uneducated comedian.
@@whatisiswhatable Cavett came to mind for me as well. I think the "let's all laugh all the time" kind of show wasn't always the norm, and podcasts are the cure to that shallow scenario.
“Lex Fridman is dangerous” 18 min inspirational video on UA-cam ends w the poem “if” by R Kipling❤️✌️❤️ Many religious people use judgement day to avoid making the world a better place🤷♂️
The Bible is truth. Please read at least Genesis Mathew and one book of the Bible you chose yourself. It is important that as you do you practice forgiveness. It’s an important part of what Jesus Christ taught that too many people forget. The process of genuinely meaning to forgive within your heart is the key that makes everything click. Start with your parents. They’re supposed to be the easiest, having loved you. There’s deep spiritual significance in that relationship to God. Looking inside to deal with your inner baggage and grow, that’s what shows the faith you need. Afterwards, break down before Jesus Christ and ask for forgiveness. Simply bare your soul in prayer. Take down those walls you’ve built up between you and God. Please, trust me. The Bible is truth. It’s just that you’ve got to take it seriously enough to do what Jesus Christ taught as an adult. Please, take your salvation seriously. Jesus Christ is the way truth and life’
I bless Anthony's life. He has such a big heart. I struggled with cocaine addiction in my late teenage years, alcohol abuse in my early 20's, depression, anxiety and other substance abUse after all that. By the grace of God, I was taken out of that dark place, restored and I feel like I was born again. I have nothing but love and admiration for Anthony Kiedis. We get to have a more rich perspective on the value of life. 💖
Drug addiction is continually tearing apart the lives of people, as well as the lives of those who love them. Kudos to Anthony for discussing his past addictions so honestly.
drugs are also allowing people to vibe within themselves so fiercly they write a song, paint a picture, design a building ; something that literally cost them a piece of their souls
@@jayocaine2946 You're the only one saying they're heros lol I think most people understand that most junkies don't get clean, and it's something to be proud of is all
@@jayocaine2946 I don't know about reverence as hero's. Spending almost 2 decades In a heroin hole. Praying for the day I would take my last hit so I could stop repeating wake up sick. Hustle sick, score sick. Finally use sleep repeat. Not one of my friends would remain in my life. My family held on by a thread. I felt alien to the rest of society. And society treated me as such. One day I just gotten out of rehab. I finally seen the damage I put my mother through. All of those years just waiting to get a call her son overdosed and died. I seen the stress and pain I caused. I had given myself an ultimatum. Continue to use, if you do you dissappear forever. Never show my sunken sick face to my family again. To stop dragging them through it. Or get clean n stay clean. Today i am almost five years clean with a beautiful family. Two beautiful children and a wife that loves me. My life is so much better than it had ever been. There is hope it's hard and takes alot of work. But it's so worth it.
Shit just hits me different. Back in 2010-2012 I was strung out on 110mg of methadone ,4-8+mg xanax a day, among other crap while sleeping under the FDR betweeen the Manhattan & Brooklyn bridge for 2years. After a 2nd seizure I finally decided to give up and ask for some genuine help. 7+ years sober now. but everytime I hear 🎶"Under the bridge downtowwwn /is where I drew some blood" 🎶 just instant chills. Nothing but gratitude my brother. Thank you
the weird thing is that i am on close to that same medication recipe. but more methadone and a little less benzos, but i am not even a tad strungout, i wish i was/
I actually typed it out wrong. Not to be a pissing contest. It was upwards of 4-8 sticks a day depending if flaco would do 5 for $20 or not. But im just gonna leave it. If you wanna get off methadone. Its really not that hard. Just TAPER. The horror stories you hear are from people jumping off a huge dose. I was in rehab with a dude who jumped from 90-0mg and no exxageration. He was STILL sick 70 something days when I left St. Christophers in graymoor NY There is a better life if you want it. I promise you.
@@cdzntz9092 dude i dont want to imagine 4-8 sticks a day....if i took a .5 I'd be sleeping within 2 hours...the withdrawl off taking that much zanax and going cold turkey would almost certainly be fatal. congrats man
I didn’t realize how important the Chili Peppers were or influenced me until my aunt passed away recently, can’t stop, under the bridge, scar tissue, Otherside and their whole discography hits different since she passed, long live the Chili Peppers, your music is super important to me and a lot of people, much love Anthony!
“It was a little gift from the cosmos“ I truly felt that! Looking back after years of beating the demons of addiction, I could not better explain it than with that phrase 🙏
Such eloquence and wisdom in describing some very dark times- no wonder he's one of the greatest song-writers/poets of our time. Very glad he was able to stay sober for so long and give us so many beautiful and funky pieces of music. Thank you, Anthony
Anthony Kiedis as a drug user is almost incomprehensive to when I listen to this eloquent and wise man; as a musician he is talented beyond his time. Princess Kaliska Dawn
Hi I just wanted to thank you again for being so supportive and following me on my journey. I love inspiring and encouraging others. People like you help me to keep showing up! Hope you are having an amazing day!!
I think the humility is the biggest lesson, here. Anthony has such a way with words. A distinctive tone of voice that you recognize immediately. When you hear an RHCP song on the radio, you know instantly. But, at the end of a day, he is a man going through problems and struggles like anyone else.
The Bible is truth. Please read at least Genesis Mathew and one book of the Bible you chose yourself. It is important that as you do you practice forgiveness. It’s an important part of what Jesus Christ taught that too many people forget. The process of genuinely meaning to forgive within your heart is the key that makes everything click. Start with your parents. They’re supposed to be the easiest, having loved you. There’s deep spiritual significance in that relationship to God. Looking inside to deal with your inner baggage and grow, that’s what shows the faith you need. Afterwards, break down before Jesus Christ and ask for forgiveness. Simply bare your soul in prayer. Take down those walls you’ve built up between you and God. Please, trust me. The Bible is truth. It’s just that you’ve got to take it seriously enough to do what Jesus Christ taught as an adult. Please, take your salvation seriously. Jesus Christ is the way truth and life’
Man, Anthony Kiedis has lived one fascinating life. It's crazy he's pushing 60! Saw the Peppers in Toronto a few months back and they're still killing it!
He was on Jeffrey Epstein's "Lolita Express" flight logs as well. You know, to this weird Little St. James Island. The one with the strange owl temple and the bunker doors.
This man is telling the real truth about pain and addiction. Very happy that he made it out to make such incredible music, to bless us with wisdom, and just to truly live.
Hi I just wanted to thank you again for being so supportive and following me on my journey. I love inspiring and encouraging others. People like you help me to keep showing up! Hope you are having an amazing day!
I was disappointed and so many other I heard exiting Levi’s stadium last they played the SF Bay Area for not playing Under the Bridge at all. Don’t think I would see them again live. Love the music, wasn’t blown away by that set.
Went to see RHCP with my parents when I was 15, I remember my mom losing her shit when they came on. She’s been dead for a while but I still think of her whenever I hear them.
This is so humbling, way to go Anthony on your recovery and I'm sorry you lost a friend. I am also in recovery from substances and I've lost over 30 people close to me due to drugs and or alcohol. It gets so much worse when ya have the tools and relapse. And also the noise not stopping like it used to. I felt that deeply when ya said that. 💕
Hi I just wanted to thank you again for being so supportive and following me on my journey. I love inspiring and encouraging others. People like you help me to keep showing up! Hope you are having an amazing day!
Kudos to Anthony and the RHCP for overcoming drugs, rehab and adversity. He speaks from the heart is sincere, honest and analytical. At 70 years old I listen to the music and the masterpieces that the band had created. I wish and hope is that I’ll still be around when they tour to see a live concert.
One thing I’ve greatly, greatly admired about Anthony and the peppers is in 40 Years every single one of them have stayed almost entirely out of the public political arena. I know they have strong feelings but they don’t touch it. Respect. Howard Stern pushed them when Chris Rock got slapped at the Oscar’s, they avoided comment until John Finally goes “ok well I’ll say it no we do not stand by will smith” -end of conversation, new subject. I miss that Gen X humility in our celebrities
Can you imagine being Joe and being able to look back on the long conversations you've had with so many amazing humans? That would be the best part about it for me.
My god what a fkng cool ass dude... I wish I could meet him and talk to him for 5 mins. He has this calm and soothing energy about him - I can't put my finger on it. He also seems like he's just been through so much, and has really persevered and come out the other side with an entirely different perspective and appreciation. Was always a huge fan of the band, but now I'm a fan of Anthony Kiedis...
I was a heroin addict for around a decade. I thought it was the most amazing thing. I loved the sedation and the euphoria. I felt like it was the best version of me. I took pride that I was able to work, never steal from anyone and hide it from almost everyone because I even still worked out at the gym daily. I was able to suppress my childhood trauma and my multiple combat tours trauma to masquerade as a happy unaffected person as long as I kept everyone far enough away that they didn’t know that I needed to shoot heroin right when I woke up and right when I came home from work or I was a mess. I had dealers on speed dial. They loved me. It takes everything away from you eventually and the withdrawals are hell on earth for a week straight. I’m one of maybe 3 survivors out of around 50 of us. Everyone is dead and I’m still in my 30’s.
The Bible is truth. Please read at least Genesis Mathew and one book of the Bible you chose yourself. It is important that as you do you practice forgiveness. It’s an important part of what Jesus Christ taught that too many people forget. The process of genuinely meaning to forgive within your heart is the key that makes everything click. Start with your parents. They’re supposed to be the easiest, having loved you. There’s deep spiritual significance in that relationship to God. Looking inside to deal with your inner baggage and grow, that’s what shows the faith you need. Afterwards, break down before Jesus Christ and ask for forgiveness. Simply bare your soul in prayer. Take down those walls you’ve built up between you and God. Please, trust me. The Bible is truth. It’s just that you’ve got to take it seriously enough to do what Jesus Christ taught as an adult. Please, take your salvation seriously. Jesus Christ is the way truth and life’
I grew up listening to Red Hot Chili Peppers & I remember picking up my older siblings from school with my mom, being like 4 years old, & knowing every single word to under the bridge. Music that is just timeless. If there is anybody who is as touched by Anthony’s story as i am, you should read his book Scar Tissue. He goes into every single detail of his life starting from birth. Truly LUCKY to be alive.
I'm just going to talk, for therapy. This band runs parallel in my life. I was born in 69. I found skateboarding in 1983, same time I found RHCP. Didn't pay too much attention to them...just another band, albeit cool. They grew. I grew. More partying, more RHCP. Saw them with Pearl Jam and Smashing Pumpkins in 91 or 92 at Kalamazoo State Theater. Californication, By the Way...blew my mind, beautiful. Life happened...friends, kids, family, work. As I grew into an old man, the music made more sense. Today's albums make me feel amazing...Return of the Dream Canteen, amazing. Frusciante's solo stuff...amazing, particularly The Empyrean. I feel like I've shared their journey.
Wow, that's my same story. Born in Long Beach 1969. Heard them in junior high. Bought all their albums. Saw them with pearl jam at Irvine meadows lollapalooza 2 in 92. Never stopped listening to them. Just saw them this summer in Seattle. If you haven't done so yet. Read or listen to his and Fleas books. Cheers 🍻
The Bible is truth. Please read at least Genesis Mathew and one book of the Bible you chose yourself. It is important that as you do you practice forgiveness. It’s an important part of what Jesus Christ taught that too many people forget. The process of genuinely meaning to forgive within your heart is the key that makes everything click. Start with your parents. They’re supposed to be the easiest, having loved you. There’s deep spiritual significance in that relationship to God. Looking inside to deal with your inner baggage and grow, that’s what shows the faith you need. Afterwards, break down before Jesus Christ and ask for forgiveness. Simply bare your soul in prayer. Take down those walls you’ve built up between you and God. Please, trust me. The Bible is truth. It’s just that you’ve got to take it seriously enough to do what Jesus Christ taught as an adult. Please, take your salvation seriously. Jesus Christ is the way truth and life’
On a smaller scale I feel like I have too, as an 84 baby I discovered them from Under the bridge when I was 7 in 1991-92 and seeing Anthony today as a 60 year old punk teen who simply got older, makes me feel better about approaching 40
Anthony my best friend passed away last year from leukemia at 45 and every single time I hear any of your music it reminds of him because he got me interested in your music he was absolutely a pillar to my support system and seriously miss him every day. Whatever you you do keep up the amazing work you do you've got a fan for life brother 🙌
I love you Anthony n Joe!! You have great chemistry together..fascinating stories about the humble beginnings of great things.The stars align,magic happens..history💜
I never understood the depth of Under the Bridge until I was around 12 when my guitar teacher explained that fateful last verse of the song and how Anthony decided to sober up, it shattered my perceptions of everything. How could this massive rockstar have hit so low? I'd just lost my father who OD'd on prescription pain pills. It was an overwhelming realization that we're all just humans; one's degree of fame or respect has nothing to do with the darkest parts of our human psyche that run through us all.. It will forever be one of the most powerful tracks in my whole life.
You don’t mention your age, but as I understand it you lost your father in what some would call a horrible way. Just know that God has a plan for us all, it’s not up to us to understand why, I’m positive that your experience has strengthened you in ways well above the average human. Take that pain and use it, walk confidently and speak with authority and let people know that God is alive and believe in His love and the fact that you will again one day be re-united with your dad. Keep your head up brother.
Under the bridge has a special place in my heart. It’s been my favorite song since I was 5 years old. It was a song my dad and I would sing. He was taken by fentanyl 13 years later.
Under the Bridge actually has helped me a lot in my recovery. Anthony and the band should be very proud of it. Their music does indeed show how peace and happiness can be enjoyed without drugs.
This feels like when two of your friends from different friend groups meet. So much respect for both these guys and they are so different but so great in their own way.
The Bible is truth. Please read at least Genesis Mathew and one book of the Bible you chose yourself. It is important that as you do you practice forgiveness. It’s an important part of what Jesus Christ taught that too many people forget. The process of genuinely meaning to forgive within your heart is the key that makes everything click. Start with your parents. They’re supposed to be the easiest, having loved you. There’s deep spiritual significance in that relationship to God. Looking inside to deal with your inner baggage and grow, that’s what shows the faith you need. Afterwards, break down before Jesus Christ and ask for forgiveness. Simply bare your soul in prayer. Take down those walls you’ve built up between you and God. Please, trust me. The Bible is truth. It’s just that you’ve got to take it seriously enough to do what Jesus Christ taught as an adult. Please, take your salvation seriously. Jesus Christ is the way truth and life’
I read 'Scar Tissue' when I was going through a particulary rough patch with my ex-wife. The behaviors he described - as he struggled to get sober - set off flags in my mind about my marriage. It never occured to me that my ex was using drugs. I confronted her - and she admitted to it. She couldn't kick. I ultimately divorced her - and she spiraled over the next ten years. I remember hating him for his rationalizations for continuing to use. Now - with the benefit of hindsight - I realize that I owe him gratitude - for helping me to see a toxic part of my life - that allowed me to get my kids away from it before it hurt them more than it already had. Years later, my ex got sober and is now a healthy part of our kids' lives. There are some people who can't 'casually' do certain things.Addiction takes them over. I understand that now. Glad he's clean.
I've said this before when you had Billy Corgan on the show. Musicians are your best interviews ever. My whole body was vibrating for half of the interview. Loved it!
I feel like with musicians, Joe channels his Stern fandom, and asks questions us fans can relate to. Its not so much with MMA, because he comes from a higher interaction level with the sport, or with comedians its like equal footing to him and were just outside listening in. With music it feels like hes sitting with us audience and got called on to ask questions
There’s something about Anthony I’ve always admired, he’s a multidimensional multilayered genius in his own right, it’s not just about music, a huge influence on my life and even vocabulary ❤😂
I met Anthony briefly on the Californication tour and he was cool enough to take a pic with my goobery 14 year old self. I was totally starstruck and could barely speak and he was just as chill and nice as any one you could hope to meet. Took a pic with him and lost the damn camera at the hotel. Owell it's a great memory I'll never forget
I was a contract columnist for the former NYT. 2,800+ columns and page-one (regional) articles. I have talked to thousands of people - over 28 years - who knew their stuff. You have done more. And continue to do so. This man you just interviewed is a hero. You are a hero. Keep doing what you are doing.
Kiedis is such a deep guy now, really understands who he is and who he was. The ability to reflect in the way he has done is super powerful and great to see.
"Because, now I knew that there was a solution, and I was just ignoring it." I really felt that. One of the hardest and most painful lessons that someone learns (some don't) and goes through when relapsing down a viscious spiral to hell.
I still remember MULTIPLE - and unrelated with different groups/teams - school bus trips where we'd all sing that song together, belting it with reckless abandon. The song transcends time.
as someone in recovery...Anthony explains the pattern of addiction,recovery,relapse and a 2nd chance at recovery as well as I've ever heard...Anyone still struggling...there is Hope
The odds you describe.. 30 to one, are accurate. As an addict who is still working towards sobriety. What Anthony shared today, was meaningful and I found helpful to me today. Thanks
Anthony's honesty and depth when he was discussing his spiral into addiction, the ease it gave him all while stealing his soul is absolutely relatable. I've been a huge fan since 90 and have never heard this piece of his history. Joe just puts his guests at such comfort, ease and a space of acceptance that he elicits brilliance and candor unlike any other. Btw, 'Tearjerker' was the starting soundtrack to the greatest love relationship I've known yet.
Music is dear to me although I don't listen to sd much as I did when I was young er . I prefer to play my own music just for own pleasure on instruments iv collected. I also tend to relate to many hobbies with musical references
Been a fan forever. I absolutely love AK, and just found out hes a member of "Mensa", with an IQ of 150. Seriously amazing human being he is. After loosing so many of my favorite musicians, chris Cornell, Kurt, Layne n most recently Scott Weiland..were all so blessed hes fought the drug demons and here with us still rocking it at 60! What an inspiration, what a story...God bless you AK.
Best favorite original band evermore evermore. I've always cherished lyrics and delivery, glad to hear a band mate speak. This one is the precipice of JRE. Thank you both for tolerating the other. Historic. Tbtg
I just searched the podcast on UA-cam to get some idea of how other people feel and I’m so glad it’s been so positive. That was a 10/10 conversation. Rogan at his absolute best and AK was just a fucking duuuuuuude. And what more Dya want? JR being himself and speaking to an interesting fucking dude. That’s the money
One of the best interviews Ive seen on Joe Rogan. Anthony expressed himself interestingly. Heroin addiction killed my lovely sister at age 32. She was found in an apartment building in Brooklyn. Every time I hear Under The Bridge, I am reminded of her struggles.
After years and years of addiction, homelessness, worse things than most people can imagine, overdoses beyond counting, trying to kill myself 3 times (drank Drano the 1st time, antifreeze twice after), hearing Anthony say "It was my destiny to survive" with a slightly befuddled shrug hit home in a way that nothing has in a long time. I'm sober, been for several years now, and am still amazed on the daily.🖤
@@kristennelson3190 congratulations on your sobriety. My step daughter has been clean almost 6yrs. At 30 she is now married to her partner and they are expecting a baby in December. I know how hard of a struggle it is.
Joe and Howard Stern dare I say are the best Keidis book is a must read. Scar Tissue. , I simply couldnt put it down. Great insight on his life and struggle with addiction, right up to when he was diagnosed with Hepatitis C , and his road to recovery including using herbs such as green tea , some Chinese herbs , lifestyle changes etc to the point where his hepatitis became undetectable. Anthony is a open book about his life , this is a great book. Great interview Joe !!!! Anthony 🙏
Seeing them live in vegas this year waa one of the best shows ive seen, flea john chad and kiedis all together have a very special spirit and emotion while playing ❤ loved that kiedis was in this interview
It’s funny to me hearing Anthony talk about “flailing” back in the ‘80s and how they couldn’t get out of their own way. Because I’m 45, so I primarily grew up in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, and to me RHCP have always been these sort of “arbiters of cool” and can do no wrong. Absolute tastemakers. I remember seeing Flea for the first time at the end of the Young MC ‘Bust a Move’ video and those crazy pants with stuffed animals hanging from them and thinking “Oh yeah, these guys are going to be huge”.
This is one of my favorite episode's..... As an addict myself..... What he says is 100% true about "being made whole" when you use.....that feeling you're lacking is suddenly there. Then having to pay the toll when you want across the river.
This band literally saved my soul throughout my shit childhood. Their song wet sand kept me from being 6ft under. Now im here still jamming by therapy musical band. Music the great communicator. You dont form in the wet sand. Standing in line to see the show tonight and there's a light on. Apache rose peacock. Rambling but this band literally is my muse. They didnt give up and neither will i
For those that aren't very familiar with the Red Hot Chili Peppers background, the "best friend" that Anthony is talking about who died from a drug overdose was founding guitarist of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Hillel Slovak. The guitarist who replaced him, John Frusciante, almost suffered the same fate after becoming a heroin addict and leaving the band after their breakthrough album 'Blood Sugar Sex Magik'. Next year will mark the band's 40th anniversary which is an incredible achievement when you look at all of the personal, professional and cultural changes that they've endured throughout the decades.
I thought that was interesting how Anthony left out all those major details
Technically is it really 40 years with that line up? John was missing for 3 albums during that time
There’s always a blood sacrifice
@@King-ci8sk Hell no, Anthony's math is bad along with his memory!
They are a radio band and Anthony Keadis was on Epstein flight logs and Rogan let him slide. Shameful.
Anthony sitting here looking like he's dressed up as Anthony for Halloween
😅
Awesome. 100%
More like Zappa dressed as Keidis
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I was trying to find out what he looked like, then this comment hit the nail on the head perfectly!
I read his book and he had more than just drug troubles, lies and loss and suicidal ideation and heartbreak after heartbreak. Welcome back to the world, Anthony Kiedis.
Yeah heartbreak from being a pedo and sleeping with minors.
Well an old guy going out with young gold diggers can expect heartbreaks. Those old dudes interested in young women is disgusting. Stay in your age range !
@@marienmorand there are a lot gold diggers that are older, age is not a guarantee...
Lol books are for geeks
@@marienmorand
Oh, rod off!!
As long as both are of consensual age, leave them be.
It’s as old as time, younger women finding older men attractive & vice versa…
My dad battled an addiction at a very very young age. He loved guitar,music and listening to meaning. He had me listen to “Under the Bridge” at a fairly young age (12-13)and taught me to listen to what was being said,not just sing or like the beat but really take it in. I’ve had such a great appreciation for music bc of my dad. He would have me listen to a couple verses then stop it and ask me about what I thought it meant and then he would tell me what it was while again digging into what’s being said. He passed at 48 and back when “Other side”came out it was a song we both loved right away. Anytime I hear it I cry, few songs that do that to me. From Red Hot Chili Peppers to Janis Joplin to Peter Frampton to Creed I mean all over the place. Love ya Dad 💚
RIP Dad man ❤🙏🏿
@@justadrum thank you 🙏🏼🥹this is really kind!! Much respect & appreciation☺️
@@stefanystratton3324 Internet ruthless 😂 But I’m glad I brought a smile to someone today 🙏🏿 Back to trollin 👀😂 But RIP Dad fr; especially good Father’s who put in the time while they were here; and they’re still here through us - hope your finding peace Queen cause I know it’s hard but he covering your life in all sorts of ways!!! The battles WE face are NOT of flesh but of spirits and you have one more to guide you to succeeding 🙏🏿
@@justadrum 😂I respect it! Troll on! Again thank you! Yeah he was a great man & instilled some great knowledge.
oh man your dad sounds like my dad and loved frampton and Joplin but my dad quit smoking and heavy drinking once i was born and he is 76 and trains and works out evreyday. He did the same to me and asked me to really understand what the singer is trying to tell. In a parallel universe, maybe they are friends who are trying to share music knowledge.
Addiction almost ruined my life. This song, i'm picking on guitar today, feeling it with every bit of my soul. Sober two years now. Thanks Anthony
Well done for 2 years! :-)
Good for you. Keep on being sober. Anything and everything is better than not being sober.
Really well done.
*here the clip you all was born to see:*
*ua-cam.com/video/2xOlGb0n3Y8/v-deo.html
Congratulations! Thats no easy task!
Stick with the process
Good job bro. Once you hit that two year mark it gets much much easier. I'll be 10 years sober from heroin in 2024. Keep it up.
Read his book when I was in prison. I’m in recovery and the way he tells his story about addiction is so accurate. I have a lot of admiration for him and everything he overcame all whilst dealing with stardom
Agree wholeheartedly. Scar Tissue is one of the best takes on addiction I’ve ever read. I’m also in recovery and read the book while in prison. Glad you’re out and doing well, brother.
Anthony has been to epstein island
To use the word , you must've done a lot of time to have such a deep vocabulary. That's not an every day word, whilst. ✌️😤🤏💨
I'm also in recovery. I've got 20 months again thanks to god.
@@madmaxx5612 Welcome to Hollywood, Anthony is a known pedophile, literally every damn person nevermind musician that spends too long in cali is that's what Jews do to people. It doesn't help he literally lost his virginity when he was 12 to his dads 18 year old girlfriend, it's the cycle of abuse.
My roommate locked himself in his room for a week to get off the fuckin shit. Our friend who was a nurse came over to check on him regularly. I was out in the living room and I picked up his book. Read it straight through. It’s been over 10 years or so but I loved it and still think of it fondly. Probably could reread it. It was great. Glad I never touched the stuff but my Xanax mixed with alcohol was uhhhh a great/bad/disastrous time.
Anthony Kiedis is fascinating. The way he describes things is heavenly. Please have him on again!
I waited for this podcast forever. This song and many others helped me understand my parents addiction. As a child, had I not had this music in my life, I would have thought I was doing something wrong, that their addiction was my fault. This song is so beautiful and sad, so true and heart breaking, so raw and real. I’m forever grateful for RHCP. Under The Bridge, Scar Tissue…and many more of their songs touched me at a young age, I’m talking as young as 8 years old. I’m getting “I’ll make it to the moon if I have to crawl” tattooed on me as a constant reminder that the struggles and trauma I lived through made me strong. RHCP opened my eyes to my parents choosing drugs over me and the pain I felt is so understood and heard when I listen ❤❤❤ THANK YOU for saving my life.
Wow. You are amazing.
Have you discussed this with either of your parents if they’re blessed enough to still be around ? The life and times of a junkie is no place for a child, at some point you have to weigh everything up, what’s the lesser of evils. You don’t want to be the junkie that killed his kid, or left it exposed to abuse, or eventually to know nothing but a life of drugs. I dare say it wasn’t an easy choice, and one that will haunt your parents to the grave. I hope you have the strength not to allow the same mistakes to affect your life, the ones with emotional trauma always fall the hardest. You don’t need a tattoo when it’s already written all over your Heart. Be strong and carve out a life that makes you happy, never settle for second best. Look at those few around you that are truly happy and free, and try learn. Good Luck 😉
@@billymack333 that was so beautiful it brought me to tears. Yes, they are both lucky enough to have survived the worst years, although they are not fully out of their addictions. Regardless, I have made a beautiful life for myself, because the only other option was to become them. I learned way more than any child should have to and have been in therapy for a very long time. I probably will always be, I'm 30 and still learning "normal" life things, things like house upkeep because I was never taught. The main focus in my household growing up was survival, making sure to keep peace and making sure my sister and I had food and were out of harms way. I'm great under pressure and things that stress people out on the normal day like work, is a breeze for me. I'm grateful in some ways that I'm strong and can handle a lot but in other ways obviously a lot was taken from me. I have to work hard every day to remind myself I'm loved, I'm an inspiration and I have survived a lot. PTSD is a struggle and my parents are aware of their actions but are still so involved in their lives and struggles plus denial it's hard for them to understand. I have a boundary heavy relationship with them now and it's on my terms. I do not have children because I spent most of my life raising my parents, I don't want them to take that away from me either, the joys of being a mother, so one day when I'm ready I'd like to be a mom. I'd be a great one, I just need to make sure I'm mentally and emotionally okay
@@karlak6337 boundaries are important. Without them even the best of us can lose ourselves piece by piece, little by little, until we are a shell of our former self. Set your boundaries and stay firm. You seem to have a pragmatic view bestowed on you via your journey. I’m sure you’ll make a wonderful Mother and will always put your child’s need before your own. Don’t wait too long, too many are and paying a price, autism etc. There are definitely times when you shouldn’t bring a child into this World, but there is never a perfect time. May you be blessed with the happiness and joy that you may have missed out on as a child and break the chains of addiction for good. It’s 5.30am here in Australia and I just woke so I hope this made sense. 💪🏻❤️
@@karlak6337 yeah housekeeping can be a drag. It’s important not to let your life get cluttered. I don’t buy into the pseudo science of psychology too much but with in reason your living space definitely reflects your mental health. It’s different for everyone. I’ve always been happiest when I have just what I need, good food, a comfortable bed, my music and a couple of true friends to share with.
I’m a Chicano that lives in LA I can vouch for what Anthony said. I’ve witnessed Under the Bridge being played at gangster parties in LA and everyone just vibes to it, and possibly even sing along. I think it helps that RHCP rep LA and California so much, there’s that connection with them. Under the Bridge is such a classic!
Chicano is incorrect. Its Latinx now. Also your Doyers lost the Padres...
I sing it in my car all the time.
LA stinks
"Gangster parties" smh. When is California going to drop into the ocean?
@@thunder6197 sandwiches and helicopters
His description of his descent into addiction is much appreciated. As a recovering addict hearing such a famous person speak in such a humble manor helps those struggling more than he knows. And the one in 30 success rate is on point. Usually less. Thank you Anthony
More like "Thank you anthony for admitting to being a pedo and exposing all your pedo fans"
The honesty of Anthony Kiedis when he explains his addiction. Nothing but respect
Anthony's description of drug use and addiction is so unique in comparison to most other celebrities and rock stars. No glamorizing or self pity. Just a plethora of adjectives and phrases spawned from blatant honesty, a humble perspective, and an education from life never to be learned in any school. I'm glad he took that opportunity to make it back...and the rest of the band as well.
~correction: R.I.P. Hillel~
Well said.😊
You'll often hear recovered addicts speak and sometimes I am skeptical that they are being truthful, but I 100% believe Anthony is clean, you can tell he's speaking with no BS and no filter. He has nothing to hide.
The rest of the band didn't unfortunately
Does he ask him what he did on Epsteins island
Anthony was a frequent guest on Epsteins island.
Anybody who has struggled with addiction understands the beauty of really knowing what under the bridge, scar tissue and so many more have done for us. Through fighting his demons Anthony had given us gifts
YES. Great comment! Thank you brother 👍🤙🖖🖖
Crazy part Is I'm late 30s and it's the most simple things IE a "song" that get you through the day.. and your positive attitude talking to a friend/coworker gets them through their day after.. wild how love and understanding in simple form help people keep going .
Sorry for long wind B's.. hope made sense. 🤙🍻
Yea dude - it's unreal - 30 years later I still get goose bumps out of "under the bridge" and all the connections in my neurons it establishes. Like it's wiring everything about my own "dragon ride" together and the stuff runs like a movie in front of my imaginary self, every effing time I hear this song.
The most crazy thing about it, is that fact, that it is a warm feeling, though it should be scary. It's a warm feeling with a particular type of bitterness in it. Just enough bitterness to make it perfect. To me it's the definition of "melancholy", if that makes sense. It is same kind of "joy" hearing to songs like "perfect day - lou reed" or "brown sugar - the stranglers".
It is really weird and beautiful and I feel so lucky that I've kicked IT, while at the same time I know it's still there, just tucked away, if that makes sense. It's lurking behind my soul just waiting, if I ever let my guard down, even after so many years.
One might think that I never listen to the song, but no, I love it. It may sound ridiculous after all I just said, but I still love to hear into it. Maybe because I love to "feel" into it - maybe just a little, to remind myself where I came from and who I am now.
Soul to squeeze is my song and I can relate to him sooo much
@@molltidwell2524 you got a bad disease too ? 🤒
Totally relate to you Mr Kiedis.
20 years of the same addiction and then something happened that changed everything. Still don't know how I made it and got the strength.
But 10 years later still off it after 5
months of rehab. Some of us are just lucky to really want to start a new positive life. Well done you Anthony! And I say say that to everyone I meet who has gone down that dark road and came off it.
Very few people have the strength and will power.
Wonderful story! I love how these guys matured and stayed together without taking the easy road of superficiality and ego. Much love!!
I was an addict for a decade and he’s so right when he says “the cosmos gift you a chance”. I’ve never been able to explain why I made it out and so many others died. Idk what happened but I just snapped out of it….been over five years and I just smoke. I feel like it was another lifetime…..can barely believe it was me.
Glad you’re better!!! I enjoyed reading your comment
Such a positive story ….and it’s all yours! Congratulations. X x x
I did the same thing with drinking everyday after 20 years, for some reason one day I just decided I was done. I didn’t have a big profound realization or crazy experience that caused it, just woke up and didn’t want to not be in control anymore.
Love reading comments like yours. I’ve loved so many that never snapped out of it. May you spend the rest of your life happy & healthy
Most of us don't know how to deal with our emotions in a healthy manner so we use to mask or fake our emotins.
I need to watch this whole interview. I enjoy listening to Anthony talk, he's very articulate and concise about his past experiences in life.
I am so proud of you Anthony!!!! I went through rehab 15 years ago in Pontiac Michigan.. I saw many people go back out and not make it.. I was one of the 30 who survived as well.. Godbless you and thankyou for all the great music..
Hi I just wanted to thank you again for being so supportive and following me on my journey. I love inspiring and encouraging others. People like you help me to keep showing up! Hope you are having an amazing day!
Pontiac is a rough place, I don't live too far from there. Good job cleaning up. 👏
How did we as a civilisation survive with sterile chat shows? Watching Anthony being so honest and unguarded on joes’ podcast is beautiful.
That’s a good point. How did we survive without a refrigerator? I can’t imagine both scenarios.
jre is not any better, its a machine for misinformation, ideological extremism, platforming of charlatans, and imbuing joe’s atrophied drug addled thought patterns into his listeners. Better influences than a recently politically radicalized uneducated comedian.
Process. Had that to get to this. Not all we’re sterile. Dick Cavetts show was pretty interesting
@@whatisiswhatable Cavett came to mind for me as well. I think the "let's all laugh all the time" kind of show wasn't always the norm, and podcasts are the cure to that shallow scenario.
Was it beautiful when Kiedes was flying his a** to Jeff Epp Stein island
I believe he saved at least 1 person with that inspirational addiction story. God bless if you read this.
I read that but will pass on your God
@@topdeckdog edge lord atheists have entered the chat
@@topdeckdog "I wIlL pAsS oN yOuR GoD 🤓"
“Lex Fridman is dangerous” 18 min inspirational video on UA-cam ends w the poem “if” by R Kipling❤️✌️❤️
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Thanks for finding the words to talk about the process. Deeply inspiring !
This dude is 60 looking 10-15 years younger. Glad him and John got clean. 4 years clean off H myself. More power to the ones trying to get better 🙏🏼
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Hair dye.
@@user-ls2uq3pv1h hahah
The Bible is truth. Please read at least Genesis Mathew and one book of the Bible you chose yourself. It is important that as you do you practice forgiveness. It’s an important part of what Jesus Christ taught that too many people forget. The process of genuinely meaning to forgive within your heart is the key that makes everything click. Start with your parents. They’re supposed to be the easiest, having loved you. There’s deep spiritual significance in that relationship to God. Looking inside to deal with your inner baggage and grow, that’s what shows the faith you need. Afterwards, break down before Jesus Christ and ask for forgiveness. Simply bare your soul in prayer. Take down those walls you’ve built up between you and God. Please, trust me. The Bible is truth. It’s just that you’ve got to take it seriously enough to do what Jesus Christ taught as an adult. Please, take your salvation seriously.
Jesus Christ is the way truth and life’
I bless Anthony's life. He has such a big heart. I struggled with cocaine addiction in my late teenage years, alcohol abuse in my early 20's, depression, anxiety and other substance abUse after all that. By the grace of God, I was taken out of that dark place, restored and I feel like I was born again. I have nothing but love and admiration for Anthony Kiedis. We get to have a more rich perspective on the value of life. 💖
Drug addiction is continually tearing apart the lives of people, as well as the lives of those who love them. Kudos to Anthony for discussing his past addictions so honestly.
Do people forget that Anthony slept with a 14 year old girl? Dudes a pedo.
drugs are also allowing people to vibe within themselves so fiercly they write a song, paint a picture, design a building ; something that literally cost them a piece of their souls
People these days are all revered as heroes for being junkies, he's not exactly william wallace fearlessly running to his demise sharing this 😂
@@jayocaine2946 You're the only one saying they're heros lol
I think most people understand that most junkies don't get clean, and it's something to be proud of is all
@@jayocaine2946 I don't know about reverence as hero's.
Spending almost 2 decades In a heroin hole. Praying for the day I would take my last hit so I could stop repeating wake up sick. Hustle sick, score sick. Finally use sleep repeat.
Not one of my friends would remain in my life. My family held on by a thread. I felt alien to the rest of society. And society treated me as such.
One day I just gotten out of rehab. I finally seen the damage I put my mother through. All of those years just waiting to get a call her son overdosed and died.
I seen the stress and pain I caused. I had given myself an ultimatum. Continue to use, if you do you dissappear forever. Never show my sunken sick face to my family again. To stop dragging them through it.
Or get clean n stay clean.
Today i am almost five years clean with a beautiful family. Two beautiful children and a wife that loves me. My life is so much better than it had ever been.
There is hope it's hard and takes alot of work. But it's so worth it.
Shit just hits me different. Back in 2010-2012 I was strung out on 110mg of methadone ,4-8+mg xanax a day, among other crap while sleeping under the FDR betweeen the Manhattan & Brooklyn bridge for 2years. After a 2nd seizure I finally decided to give up and ask for some genuine help.
7+ years sober now. but everytime I hear 🎶"Under the bridge downtowwwn /is where I drew some blood" 🎶 just instant chills.
Nothing but gratitude my brother.
Thank you
Daaaaaaaaamn
I'm happy your clean and doing better.god bless.
the weird thing is that i am on close to that same medication recipe. but more methadone and a little less benzos, but i am not even a tad strungout, i wish i was/
I actually typed it out wrong. Not to be a pissing contest. It was upwards of 4-8 sticks a day depending if flaco would do 5 for $20 or not. But im just gonna leave it.
If you wanna get off methadone. Its really not that hard. Just TAPER. The horror stories you hear are from people jumping off a huge dose. I was in rehab with a dude who jumped from 90-0mg and no exxageration. He was STILL sick 70 something days when I left St. Christophers in graymoor NY
There is a better life if you want it. I promise you.
@@cdzntz9092 dude i dont want to imagine 4-8 sticks a day....if i took a .5 I'd be sleeping within 2 hours...the withdrawl off taking that much zanax and going cold turkey would almost certainly be fatal. congrats man
Anthony is so down to earth, makes me proud that these guys are doing so well.
I can't seem to find happiness for the success of pedophiles
I didn’t realize how important the Chili Peppers were or influenced me until my aunt passed away recently, can’t stop, under the bridge, scar tissue, Otherside and their whole discography hits different since she passed, long live the Chili Peppers, your music is super important to me and a lot of people, much love Anthony!
Right on time, torture me, the zephyr song,knock me down...etc these dudes helped raise every generation
“It was a little gift from the cosmos“
I truly felt that! Looking back after years of beating the demons of addiction, I could not better explain it than with that phrase 🙏
“Lex Fridman is dangerous” 18 min inspirational video on UA-cam ends w the poem “if” by R Kipling
Everyone should buy a used copy of his book Scar Tissue. Way more info than in this conversation. It got me through a rough time when it came out.
@@MrBuketman Or buy a new one
@@slimturnpike retail is for suckers unless you’re buying underwear.
nobody cares
Read his book while i was in prison, dude lived a crazy life. Good to see him looking well
The whole band did
Also read his book in prison....it became one of the reasons I am still clean.
Scar tissue. Incredible book
@@squeelydoom well done mate 👍 gotta love it!
Oh look, a degenerate is inspired by an addict
Such eloquence and wisdom in describing some very dark times- no wonder he's one of the greatest song-writers/poets of our time. Very glad he was able to stay sober for so long and give us so many beautiful and funky pieces of music. Thank you, Anthony
Anthony Kiedis as a drug user is almost incomprehensive to when I listen to this eloquent and wise man; as a musician he is talented beyond his time. Princess Kaliska Dawn
My heart goes out for Anthony Kiedis; as a Princess, even I would like meeting this man
I love his rawness. I am thankful he is sober and creating music.🥰
Hi I just wanted to thank you again for being so supportive and following me on my journey. I love inspiring and encouraging others. People like you help me to keep showing up! Hope you are having an amazing day!!
I think the humility is the biggest lesson, here. Anthony has such a way with words. A distinctive tone of voice that you recognize immediately. When you hear an RHCP song on the radio, you know instantly. But, at the end of a day, he is a man going through problems and struggles like anyone else.
The Bible is truth. Please read at least Genesis Mathew and one book of the Bible you chose yourself. It is important that as you do you practice forgiveness. It’s an important part of what Jesus Christ taught that too many people forget. The process of genuinely meaning to forgive within your heart is the key that makes everything click. Start with your parents. They’re supposed to be the easiest, having loved you. There’s deep spiritual significance in that relationship to God. Looking inside to deal with your inner baggage and grow, that’s what shows the faith you need. Afterwards, break down before Jesus Christ and ask for forgiveness. Simply bare your soul in prayer. Take down those walls you’ve built up between you and God. Please, trust me. The Bible is truth. It’s just that you’ve got to take it seriously enough to do what Jesus Christ taught as an adult. Please, take your salvation seriously.
Jesus Christ is the way truth and life’
@@jamesmayle3787 The Bible is archaic fiction.
Anthony is hypnotizing to listen to. The man has been through real shit and came back to bless us with his art. I love him deeply
Man, Anthony Kiedis has lived one fascinating life. It's crazy he's pushing 60! Saw the Peppers in Toronto a few months back and they're still killing it!
I saw them in '89 with BUTTHOLE surfers....man, im old.
He was on Jeffrey Epstein's "Lolita Express" flight logs as well. You know, to this weird Little St. James Island. The one with the strange owl temple and the bunker doors.
His hair shouldn't be that black tho lol
@@Hans-yb5jc everyone was at this point....I really don't care anymore. those girls were underage AND old enough to know what they were doing 💗🙏
I was there too, Under The Bridge was fantastic!!
I've been under the bridge. Possibly the most meaningful song I've ever heard.
This man is telling the real truth about pain and addiction. Very happy that he made it out to make such incredible music, to bless us with wisdom, and just to truly live.
Hi I just wanted to thank you again for being so supportive and following me on my journey. I love inspiring and encouraging others. People like you help me to keep showing up! Hope you are having an amazing day!
This is such a gem that’s so long overdue. So happy to see Anthony being honest and vulnerable. And that takes strength. Thank you JR for this. 🔥❤️
This man brags about only being able to sleep with 18 yo.
@@sallybrite1530 You have to take your meds daily. Not just "When I feel like it" lil sissy
I was disappointed and so many other I heard exiting Levi’s stadium last they played the SF Bay Area for not playing Under the Bridge at all. Don’t think I would see them again live. Love the music, wasn’t blown away by that set.
Read his autobiography it's good
Anthony has talked about his drug addiction in a million interviews. This one had the most vague / least specific answers.
Went to see RHCP with my parents when I was 15, I remember my mom losing her shit when they came on. She’s been dead for a while but I still think of her whenever I hear them.
Sorry for your loss. 🙏🏽
This is so humbling, way to go Anthony on your recovery and I'm sorry you lost a friend. I am also in recovery from substances and I've lost over 30 people close to me due to drugs and or alcohol. It gets so much worse when ya have the tools and relapse. And also the noise not stopping like it used to. I felt that deeply when ya said that. 💕
Hi I just wanted to thank you again for being so supportive and following me on my journey. I love inspiring and encouraging others. People like you help me to keep showing up! Hope you are having an amazing day!
Kudos to Anthony and the RHCP for overcoming drugs, rehab and adversity. He speaks from the heart is sincere, honest and analytical. At 70 years old I listen to the music and the masterpieces that the band had created. I wish and hope is that I’ll still be around when they tour to see a live concert.
Never in a million years would I expect that level of wisdom from Anthony. Amazing how he summed up the dawning of his recovery. Totally relate.
He is a clear-thinker. No fluff.
He's almost 60yo, I would expect as much from a person who's lived that long
One thing I’ve greatly, greatly admired about Anthony and the peppers is in 40
Years every single one of them have stayed almost entirely out of the public political arena. I know they have strong feelings but they don’t touch it.
Respect.
Howard Stern pushed them when Chris Rock got slapped at the Oscar’s, they avoided comment until John Finally goes “ok well I’ll say it no we do not stand by will smith” -end of conversation, new subject.
I miss that Gen X humility in our celebrities
He's not the lead singer of the Chili's for his singing ability, thats for sure. It's because he's a wordsmith and it shows in his speaking ability.
@@robmausser and a personality
Can you imagine being Joe and being able to look back on the long conversations you've had with so many amazing humans? That would be the best part about it for me.
Don't overlook those who youve might have encountered as well.
The millions (AND MILLIONS!) of dollars doesn't hurt either 🤑💸💰🪙💶
@@thephilosopher7173 love this mindset
Greatest job in the world, and he helped build the monster known as the UFC.
Right? He's gotten to converse with some of the most creative and intelligent humans to have ever lived.
My god what a fkng cool ass dude... I wish I could meet him and talk to him for 5 mins. He has this calm and soothing energy about him - I can't put my finger on it. He also seems like he's just been through so much, and has really persevered and come out the other side with an entirely different perspective and appreciation. Was always a huge fan of the band, but now I'm a fan of Anthony Kiedis...
I was a heroin addict for around a decade. I thought it was the most amazing thing. I loved the sedation and the euphoria. I felt like it was the best version of me. I took pride that I was able to work, never steal from anyone and hide it from almost everyone because I even still worked out at the gym daily. I was able to suppress my childhood trauma and my multiple combat tours trauma to masquerade as a happy unaffected person as long as I kept everyone far enough away that they didn’t know that I needed to shoot heroin right when I woke up and right when I came home from work or I was a mess. I had dealers on speed dial. They loved me. It takes everything away from you eventually and the withdrawals are hell on earth for a week straight. I’m one of maybe 3 survivors out of around 50 of us. Everyone is dead and I’m still in my 30’s.
you're strong and conscious, as beings go
Your life matters. Thank you for sharing your story.
The Bible is truth. Please read at least Genesis Mathew and one book of the Bible you chose yourself. It is important that as you do you practice forgiveness. It’s an important part of what Jesus Christ taught that too many people forget. The process of genuinely meaning to forgive within your heart is the key that makes everything click. Start with your parents. They’re supposed to be the easiest, having loved you. There’s deep spiritual significance in that relationship to God. Looking inside to deal with your inner baggage and grow, that’s what shows the faith you need. Afterwards, break down before Jesus Christ and ask for forgiveness. Simply bare your soul in prayer. Take down those walls you’ve built up between you and God. Please, trust me. The Bible is truth. It’s just that you’ve got to take it seriously enough to do what Jesus Christ taught as an adult. Please, take your salvation seriously.
Jesus Christ is the way truth and life’
@@jamesmayle3787 shut up James.
Glad you made it. My nephew was not as fortionate. Dead at 25.
I grew up listening to Red Hot Chili Peppers & I remember picking up my older siblings from school with my mom, being like 4 years old, & knowing every single word to under the bridge. Music that is just timeless.
If there is anybody who is as touched by Anthony’s story as i am, you should read his book Scar Tissue. He goes into every single detail of his life starting from birth. Truly LUCKY to be alive.
I'm just going to talk, for therapy. This band runs parallel in my life. I was born in 69. I found skateboarding in 1983, same time I found RHCP. Didn't pay too much attention to them...just another band, albeit cool. They grew. I grew. More partying, more RHCP. Saw them with Pearl Jam and Smashing Pumpkins in 91 or 92 at Kalamazoo State Theater. Californication, By the Way...blew my mind, beautiful. Life happened...friends, kids, family, work. As I grew into an old man, the music made more sense. Today's albums make me feel amazing...Return of the Dream Canteen, amazing. Frusciante's solo stuff...amazing, particularly The Empyrean. I feel like I've shared their journey.
Wow, that's my same story. Born in Long Beach 1969. Heard them in junior high. Bought all their albums. Saw them with pearl jam at Irvine meadows lollapalooza 2 in 92. Never stopped listening to them. Just saw them this summer in Seattle.
If you haven't done so yet. Read or listen to his and Fleas books.
Cheers 🍻
The Bible is truth. Please read at least Genesis Mathew and one book of the Bible you chose yourself. It is important that as you do you practice forgiveness. It’s an important part of what Jesus Christ taught that too many people forget. The process of genuinely meaning to forgive within your heart is the key that makes everything click. Start with your parents. They’re supposed to be the easiest, having loved you. There’s deep spiritual significance in that relationship to God. Looking inside to deal with your inner baggage and grow, that’s what shows the faith you need. Afterwards, break down before Jesus Christ and ask for forgiveness. Simply bare your soul in prayer. Take down those walls you’ve built up between you and God. Please, trust me. The Bible is truth. It’s just that you’ve got to take it seriously enough to do what Jesus Christ taught as an adult. Please, take your salvation seriously.
Jesus Christ is the way truth and life’
Change your lifestyle and you won’t feel like an old man. Read 80/10/10 by Doug Graham.
Yeah, man. They have provided the soundscape for a generation of us SoCAL kids. They are OUR Rolling Stones.
On a smaller scale I feel like I have too, as an 84 baby I discovered them from Under the bridge when I was 7 in 1991-92 and seeing Anthony today as a 60 year old punk teen who simply got older, makes me feel better about approaching 40
Anthony my best friend passed away last year from leukemia at 45 and every single time I hear any of your music it reminds of him because he got me interested in your music he was absolutely a pillar to my support system and seriously miss him every day. Whatever you you do keep up the amazing work you do you've got a fan for life brother 🙌
Sorry 4 ur loss
🙏
Sorry for your loss ..life is precious and a gift. All we have in the end is our memories
Ur not Alone broder
Hahahahahhahahahahaha
I love you Anthony n Joe!!
You have great chemistry together..fascinating stories about the humble beginnings of great things.The stars align,magic happens..history💜
guy has been through the ringer. Good to see him have the ability to look back and give his honest take of what happened. Great chat
I never understood the depth of Under the Bridge until I was around 12 when my guitar teacher explained that fateful last verse of the song and how Anthony decided to sober up, it shattered my perceptions of everything. How could this massive rockstar have hit so low? I'd just lost my father who OD'd on prescription pain pills. It was an overwhelming realization that we're all just humans; one's degree of fame or respect has nothing to do with the darkest parts of our human psyche that run through us all.. It will forever be one of the most powerful tracks in my whole life.
You don’t mention your age, but as I understand it you lost your father in what some would call a horrible way. Just know that God has a plan for us all, it’s not up to us to understand why, I’m positive that your experience has strengthened you in ways well above the average human. Take that pain and use it, walk confidently and speak with authority and let people know that God is alive and believe in His love and the fact that you will again one day be re-united with your dad. Keep your head up brother.
It was your fault..
@@user-pq6mr6op3p U can do better than that..
Addiction is no respector of persons. Doctors, lawyers, India chiefs...and then there's me
@@asazinator I don't think he can...
Kiedis is a great interview, so articulate and honest.
One my favs.
Under the bridge has a special place in my heart. It’s been my favorite song since I was 5 years old. It was a song my dad and I would sing. He was taken by fentanyl 13 years later.
Under the Bridge actually has helped me a lot in my recovery. Anthony and the band should be very proud of it. Their music does indeed show how peace and happiness can be enjoyed without drugs.
This feels like when two of your friends from different friend groups meet. So much respect for both these guys and they are so different but so great in their own way.
The Bible is truth. Please read at least Genesis Mathew and one book of the Bible you chose yourself. It is important that as you do you practice forgiveness. It’s an important part of what Jesus Christ taught that too many people forget. The process of genuinely meaning to forgive within your heart is the key that makes everything click. Start with your parents. They’re supposed to be the easiest, having loved you. There’s deep spiritual significance in that relationship to God. Looking inside to deal with your inner baggage and grow, that’s what shows the faith you need. Afterwards, break down before Jesus Christ and ask for forgiveness. Simply bare your soul in prayer. Take down those walls you’ve built up between you and God. Please, trust me. The Bible is truth. It’s just that you’ve got to take it seriously enough to do what Jesus Christ taught as an adult. Please, take your salvation seriously.
Jesus Christ is the way truth and life’
I know it's been said before but Joe's style of interviewing where he doesn't talk or interject himself into it is pure genius.
But sometimes he does interrupt and it is annoying …..
Pure genius ?
222 IQ genius
Joe's just a regular joe, who's geniunely curious about a lot of things. That's why he's so relatable.
@@Isabelbeau typically not for guests like this. He tends to interrupt with friends or other comedians which makes sense
After being 9 months clean listening to his words put a tear in my eyes. Won’t stop being sober, love this
I loved watching Anthony open up a bit. He’s such a cool dude.
I read 'Scar Tissue' when I was going through a particulary rough patch with my ex-wife. The behaviors he described - as he struggled to get sober - set off flags in my mind about my marriage. It never occured to me that my ex was using drugs. I confronted her - and she admitted to it. She couldn't kick. I ultimately divorced her - and she spiraled over the next ten years. I remember hating him for his rationalizations for continuing to use. Now - with the benefit of hindsight - I realize that I owe him gratitude - for helping me to see a toxic part of my life - that allowed me to get my kids away from it before it hurt them more than it already had. Years later, my ex got sober and is now a healthy part of our kids' lives. There are some people who can't 'casually' do certain things.Addiction takes them over. I understand that now. Glad he's clean.
I also read this book during a rough time and it was like sharing a story with a friend.
I'm proud of your ex...
I've read it like 6 times. My favorite autobiography.
Gotta love Anthony’s brutal and unabashed honesty. Seems very cerebral and present. Great to see👍
I've said this before when you had Billy Corgan on the show. Musicians are your best interviews ever. My whole body was vibrating for half of the interview. Loved it!
I feel like with musicians, Joe channels his Stern fandom, and asks questions us fans can relate to. Its not so much with MMA, because he comes from a higher interaction level with the sport, or with comedians its like equal footing to him and were just outside listening in. With music it feels like hes sitting with us audience and got called on to ask questions
Mr Kiedis gave me his autograph at a Lakers game once. He didn't have to. He was so super cool, humble and I'll never forget that.
A gifted and articulate speaker which translates well into his poetry and music.Very interesting man indeed.
There’s something about Anthony I’ve always admired, he’s a multidimensional multilayered genius in his own right, it’s not just about music, a huge influence on my life and even vocabulary ❤😂
He`s 100% evil. You have serious issues if you look up to this bigoted monster.
This past month JRE it's been on fire bringing incredible people.
I met Anthony briefly on the Californication tour and he was cool enough to take a pic with my goobery 14 year old self. I was totally starstruck and could barely speak and he was just as chill and nice as any one you could hope to meet. Took a pic with him and lost the damn camera at the hotel. Owell it's a great memory I'll never forget
Pics or gtfo
Bullshit
Hearing Anthony’s story about sobriety is very inspirational. I needed this thank you.
I was a contract columnist for the former NYT.
2,800+ columns and page-one (regional) articles.
I have talked to thousands of people - over 28 years - who knew their stuff.
You have done more. And continue to do so.
This man you just interviewed is a hero.
You are a hero.
Keep doing what you are doing.
Im 43 and been listening since i was around 11-12 and still am, so glad you all pulled through and are still at it, love you all!!
Hi there classmate, only ticket I’ve paid shitload of money to see this guy from front row! I wouldn’t do this for anyone else
Same age bud, I bought BSSM aged 11…I played that cassette until it busted and I didn’t understand the lyrics until i was 20..
41 listening since 12 lol
*here the clip you all was born to see:*
*ua-cam.com/video/2xOlGb0n3Y8/v-deo.html
Man I'm 42 and been listening to RHCP since '91. Love it!
Always loved RHCP because of Kiedis. Dude is too real and his music should be heard by everyone.
Kiedis is such a deep guy now, really understands who he is and who he was. The ability to reflect in the way he has done is super powerful and great to see.
"Because, now I knew that there was a solution, and I was just ignoring it."
I really felt that.
One of the hardest and most painful lessons
that someone learns (some don't) and goes through when relapsing down a viscious spiral to hell.
*here the clip you all was born to see:*
*ua-cam.com/video/2xOlGb0n3Y8/v-deo.html
❤
@@siin9522 *were born to see* And I doubt it.
Under the bridge is musical perfection. A timeless classic! I loved it as a kid, and I still love it at 40!
I still remember MULTIPLE - and unrelated with different groups/teams - school bus trips where we'd all sing that song together, belting it with reckless abandon. The song transcends time.
The intro of Californication LIVE @ Slane Castle 2003 was a masterpiece as well.
The greatest thing we can do to help ourselves is to help others
as someone in recovery...Anthony explains the pattern of addiction,recovery,relapse and a 2nd chance at recovery as well as I've ever heard...Anyone still struggling...there is Hope
Such a great interview… it’s amazing some of the musicians that are still here after all they have been through.
Full respect for Anthony. A wise, wise man. And very sincere and humble.
The best of luck to you kind sir.
Recovering heroin addict here of 7 years here, every time I heard and still hear under the bridge it will bring tears such a beautiful song ❤
The odds you describe..
30 to one, are accurate.
As an addict who is still working towards sobriety.
What Anthony shared today, was meaningful and I found helpful
to me today.
Thanks
Anthony's honesty and depth when he was discussing his spiral into addiction, the ease it gave him all while stealing his soul is absolutely relatable. I've been a huge fan since 90 and have never heard this piece of his history. Joe just puts his guests at such comfort, ease and a space of acceptance that he elicits brilliance and candor unlike any other. Btw, 'Tearjerker' was the starting soundtrack to the greatest love relationship I've known yet.
Nice to hear, I always loved one hot minute lyric wise a lot
Music is dear to me although I don't listen to sd much as I did when I was young er . I prefer to play my own music just for own pleasure on instruments iv collected. I also tend to relate to many hobbies with musical references
Read his book , he pours his soul out on every page.
Yea he is cool as F
Anthony Kiedis is a rapist.
Been a fan forever. I absolutely love AK, and just found out hes a member of "Mensa", with an IQ of 150. Seriously amazing human being he is. After loosing so many of my favorite musicians, chris Cornell, Kurt, Layne n most recently Scott Weiland..were all so blessed hes fought the drug demons and here with us still rocking it at 60! What an inspiration, what a story...God bless you AK.
Best favorite original band evermore evermore. I've always cherished lyrics and delivery, glad to hear a band mate speak. This one is the precipice of JRE. Thank you both for tolerating the other. Historic. Tbtg
Modern artists could learn a thing or 2 from Anthony’s incredible humility. So graceful, genuine & captivating. You did good on this 1, Joe! 👏🏽
he’s an absolute douchebag who admitted to sleeping with a 14 year old when he was 23
@@mootkickee you’re triggered
@@happytrees4567 triggered? he’s a shit human and I called him that. nothing triggered
They have great music but wasnt this guy accused?
@@mysakitchus9413 of?
This may have been one of the top 5 Rogan podcasts. Anthony is brilliant. It felt like 6 hours condensed into 3.
What were the other top 4?
@@mishaim Any time Randall Carlson is on.
Damn sounds like you did heroin bro. Hell yea
I just searched the podcast on UA-cam to get some idea of how other people feel and I’m so glad it’s been so positive. That was a 10/10 conversation. Rogan at his absolute best and AK was just a fucking duuuuuuude. And what more Dya want? JR being himself and speaking to an interesting fucking dude. That’s the money
Oh shit agreed
One of the best interviews Ive seen on Joe Rogan. Anthony expressed himself interestingly. Heroin addiction killed my lovely sister at age 32. She was found in an apartment building in Brooklyn. Every time I hear Under The Bridge, I am reminded of her struggles.
Im sorry man.
Such a lovely person. It must be really nice to have conversation with Anthony.
I love you Anthony. You will never know what you got me through bro. ❤️
Great insight and words from a great recovery story. Damn near a Public Service Announcement, Joe. Bravo to you and Anthony!
Wow! What an amazing amount of raw info in a short 15mins. BSSM is still on the shelf of favorite albums.
Never really listened to Anthony much but damn what a story! He's a down right awesome dude!! Very well spoken man!
I’m listening to this now on Spotify and bro, Anthony is a bro! This is one of the best episodes joes had since last POURP
After years and years of addiction, homelessness, worse things than most people can imagine, overdoses beyond counting, trying to kill myself 3 times (drank Drano the 1st time, antifreeze twice after), hearing Anthony say "It was my destiny to survive" with a slightly befuddled shrug hit home in a way that nothing has in a long time. I'm sober, been for several years now, and am still amazed on the daily.🖤
I teared up a little reading that. I'm glad you're here.
@@donovanhaas7315 Thanks. I'm a little surprised to say that, yes, so am I.☺
Congrats on your recovery! 🙌😊❤
@@kristennelson3190 congratulations on your sobriety. My step daughter has been clean almost 6yrs. At 30 she is now married to her partner and they are expecting a baby in December. I know how hard of a struggle it is.
God bless you ! ❤️
Joe and Howard Stern dare I say are the best Keidis book is a must read. Scar Tissue. , I simply couldnt put it down. Great insight on his life and struggle with addiction, right up to when he was diagnosed with Hepatitis C , and his road to recovery including using herbs such as green tea , some Chinese herbs , lifestyle changes etc to the point where his hepatitis became undetectable. Anthony is a open book about his life , this is a great book.
Great interview Joe !!!! Anthony 🙏
That song touches my soul so deep it takes me back to places I never want to remember an never want to forget
Seeing them live in vegas this year waa one of the best shows ive seen, flea john chad and kiedis all together have a very special spirit and emotion while playing ❤ loved that kiedis was in this interview
Never heard drug addiction put so eloquently and absolutely relatable. Wise man!
It’s funny to me hearing Anthony talk about “flailing” back in the ‘80s and how they couldn’t get out of their own way. Because I’m 45, so I primarily grew up in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, and to me RHCP have always been these sort of “arbiters of cool” and can do no wrong. Absolute tastemakers. I remember seeing Flea for the first time at the end of the Young MC ‘Bust a Move’ video and those crazy pants with stuffed animals hanging from them and thinking “Oh yeah, these guys are going to be huge”.
This is one of my favorite episode's..... As an addict myself..... What he says is 100% true about "being made whole" when you use.....that feeling you're lacking is suddenly there. Then having to pay the toll when you want across the river.
Wow what a fantastic storyteller Anthony is. You can really feel it inside yourself and I need that 👍
Thank you Anthony for sharing this with all honesty. I struggle to be this way these days and have been through similar things
This band literally saved my soul throughout my shit childhood. Their song wet sand kept me from being 6ft under. Now im here still jamming by therapy musical band. Music the great communicator. You dont form in the wet sand. Standing in line to see the show tonight and there's a light on. Apache rose peacock.
Rambling but this band literally is my muse. They didnt give up and neither will i
This man is a vocalist legend. He was not gunna die from addiction the world o f music needed him. Non musically able people needed him.