It's a story of dedication and debauchery, of intrigue and integrity, of recklessness and redemption - a story that could only have come out of Hollywood. Whether it's recollecting the influence of the beautiful, strong women who have been his muses, or retracing his journey that's included appearances as diverse as a performance before half a million people at Woodstock or an audience of one at the humble compound of the exiled Dalai Lama, 'Scar Tissue' is compelling reading. Red Hot Chili Peppers frontman/signer Anthony Kiedis autobiography written in collaboration with. 'Scar Tissue' is Kiedis's searingly honest memoir of a life spent in the fast lane. 5 for 25 // Scar Tissue - Anthony Kiedis Autobiography. Though the band has gone through many incarnations, Anthony Kiedis, the group's lyricist and dynamic lead singer, has been there for the whole roller-coaster ride. Over twenty years later, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, against all odds, have become one of the most successful bands in the world. In this vivid and inspiring New York Times bestseller (Newsweek), the Red Hot Chili Peppers lead singer and songwriter shares a searingly honest account. In this 'vivid and inspiring' New York Times bestseller (Newsweek), the Red Hot Chili Peppers lead singer and songwriter shares a searingly honest account of life in the rock scenes fast lanefrom the darkness into the light.
Scar Tissue is a fascinating account of a fast-lane life, addiction, and a moving story of eventual recovery and redemption.In 1983, four self-described 'knuckleheads' burst out of the neo-punk rock scene in LA with their own unique brand of cosmic hard-core mayhem funk. Even his descent into drug addiction was a part of that journey another element that he has transformed into art. Kiedis is a man "in love with everything" - the darkness, the death, the disease. It is instead a compelling story of dedication and debauchery, of intrigue and integrity, of recklessness and redemption. In his telling, we can see everything he has done has been part of a passionate journey. SCAR TISSUE far transcends the typical rock biography, because Anthony Kiedis is anything but a typical rock star. Though on the longer side (465 pages), I read this book quicker than most half its size. Now, in Scar Tissue, Anthony Kiedis defies the rock star cliches. The Red Hot Chili Peppers are that rare breed of rock band: critically lauded and popularly embraced by millions of fans, their albums consistently sell into the stratosphere - their CD Californication sold over 13 million copies alone. In Scar Tissue, Kiedis proves himself to be as compelling a memoirist as he is a lyricist, giving us a searingly honest account of the life from which his music has evolved. Much has been written about him, but until now we've only had his songs as clues to his experience from the inside. As lead singer and songwriter for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Anthony Kiedis has lived life on the razor's edge.
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