Scar Tissue
by Anthony Kiedis
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Read in May, 2008
Anthony Kiedis
Scar Tissue
New York: Hyperion, 2004
465 pp. $13.00
1-4013-0745-0
Imagine Sunset Boulevard, L.A., circa 1985, streets filled with men and women (and others) alike with glam Poison-esque hair and clothing. Now imagine a gap-toothed, short bassist, a tall gaunt guitarist, and a straight forward drummer, with a long-haired, misfit singer headlining the band. This is the life of Anthony Kiedis, frontman of the Red Hot Chili Peppers and author of his memoir, “Scar Tissue”. ...more
Scar Tissue
New York: Hyperion, 2004
465 pp. $13.00
1-4013-0745-0
Imagine Sunset Boulevard, L.A., circa 1985, streets filled with men and women (and others) alike with glam Poison-esque hair and clothing. Now imagine a gap-toothed, short bassist, a tall gaunt guitarist, and a straight forward drummer, with a long-haired, misfit singer headlining the band. This is the life of Anthony Kiedis, frontman of the Red Hot Chili Peppers and author of his memoir, “Scar Tissue”. ...more
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Fans of JP Donleavy
First of all, dismiss your preconceptions of the Red Hot Chili Peppers because Scar Tissue is an even more entertaining read if you imagine Anthony Keidis doesn't exist beyond the sex-obsessed, drug-driven, fictional protagonist created by some writer named Anthony Keidis. Much in the same way that a book like JP Donleavy's The GingerMan is fun to read because Sebastian Danger is a reckless, egomaniacal, boozer, sex-addict, who has no regard ...more
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Read in April, 2008
You know how when you're really obsessed with something you tend to overcompensate and pretend you don't really like it that much? For a while it was like that (especially after their new album). I tried to pretend like the red hot chili peppers were just like any other band, but as soon as I actually got to reading this book I was right back to my obsession. My taste in music changes really often, and I always need something new to listen to. But I can't get tired of the red hot chili peppers. ...more
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Read in July, 2007
recommends it for:
Red Hot Chili Peppers fans, fan's of memoirs, people who are intersted in rock and roll lifestyles
First and foremost, this book is very easy to read. Whereas some books I have read I needed to be in a certain mood to enjoy them, I read this book at a variety of different times. The writing isn't very difficult to follow, as this book reads like someone telling you their life story.
At 500 pages, it really does not leave much of Anthony Kiedis' life out. At times it is slow and drags just a bit and others the the plot kind of gets redundant (like when it describes him kicking heroin and ...more
At 500 pages, it really does not leave much of Anthony Kiedis' life out. At times it is slow and drags just a bit and others the the plot kind of gets redundant (like when it describes him kicking heroin and ...more
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Read in March, 2008
I grew up too late for the Red Hot Chili Peppers. My college age sun raves about them, calling them the new Doors (making their lead singer Anthony Kiedis the equivalent of a modern Jim Morrison). Having read at least 50 rock bios over the course of my life (the lifestyle, decadence and stories from the road are alwasy captivating... Long Time Gone by David Crosby, Somebody to Love by Grace Slick, I'm With the Band by Pamela Des Barres), I thought why not read about my son's favorite band and ...more
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Read in June, 2008
Easy read, an open diary of his life long struggle with drugs and alcohol. The language and text is very loose and written as if he is telling you the story face to face. I enjoyed the book Anthony and Flea went to high school in my area, they are older than me but I knew about the Chili Peppers, they were a local band and I would see them around the neighborhood. Brought back some L.A memories. I had no idea about his drug use and the severity of it. He always appeared to be one of those guys ...more
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Read in August, 2007
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Miguel
Miguel lent me this book to read first (since I read faster than him *grin), I remembered vaguely bought the RedHotChilliPeppers Californication Album in 1999 cause I kinda like some of their songs (Under The Bridge & Give It Away) but it doesn't prepare me enough to read about the lead singer of the band.
He lived such a crazy, dope filled and promiscuous live that at some point I started to putting down the book, hesitating to continue on. Then I took it to Bali with me,finished reading...more
He lived such a crazy, dope filled and promiscuous live that at some point I started to putting down the book, hesitating to continue on. Then I took it to Bali with me,finished reading...more
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Read in April, 2007
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Pepperheads, music fans in general
Even though I can only relate to a fraction of what is in this book, seeing how my own life is so radically different from that of the author, I loved every minute of reading this book. This book has everything you could possibly ask for; it made me laugh, it made me cry, it made me sad and it made me profoundly happy. If this book does not melt your heart, then you have a heart of stone. Someone shares his life with you in a very candid and open way, how can you not love that?
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For a short while, I was on a kick reading books about rock stars and porn stars until I understood without a doubt that the stories are all pretty much the same. Kiedis' dad was a complete moron, forcing Kiedis into a sexual lifestyle way too early. Partying & drugs were a part of his childhood, which explains his drug use. The cyclical aspect of drugs-rehab-drugs-rehab and Kiedis dumping on friends only to find that (surprise!) they then dump on him gets old. As it should. That's why the d...more
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Read in May, 2007
Some of the most self-absorbed pretentious new-age hippie crap I've ever read. No kidding. I wasn't expecting classic lit here, but give me a fucking break. Page after page of drugs, rehabs, sex relationships, drugs, auras, drugs, bad drug vibes, soul-brother bonding, drugs, more expensive rehabs, more drugs, sex relationships, bad auras, drugs...
On and on and on. I thought this might be mildly interesting because I actually liked 3 of the Chili Peppers' albums. I was wrong. Dead fucki...more
On and on and on. I thought this might be mildly interesting because I actually liked 3 of the Chili Peppers' albums. I was wrong. Dead fucki...more
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this is a good book, i guess. it was a very easy read, in fact i finished it very quickly (a couple reads) despite its size. the subject matter.. has me a little disturbed. it kinda made me wanna go out and score some dope, and shoot up between two cars.. he (anthony kiedis) makes drug abuse seem almost glorified. having never stuck a needle into my arm, i can only imagine the rush of "china white" into my system. i dont imagine that most drug abuser's experience are similar to tony's....more
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Read in January, 2007
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This is a must for all Anthony Kiedis fans or if you just like the Chilies. My only complaint is how much you have to wade through chapters and chapters detailing his career in profuse substance abuse but I guess that's the only way you get the picture! Talking of pictures there's an interesting selection of photos starting from his first joint at aged 8 (hmm). You have to admire the guy for his sheer survival instints, and he sure needed them with Blackie Dammett for a father (sorry Blackie,...more
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Read in February, 2007
I was sort of given this book to read by a stranger and do not read many books on musicians, so I was pleasantly surprised to find this was able to keep me interested. Although it can be redundant as various band members kick drugs then get back on then off again, I didn't find it detracted from the unique aspects of his story. It was fascinating to see how he described his relationships with various women. I think Anthony was able to be (simultaneously) very insightful and disturbing (did anyon...more
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Read in June, 2007
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This is the most self indulgent, poorly written pap I have ever had the misfortune to purchase at an airport bookshop. Despite the millions of copies sold, as proclaimed on the cover, it failed to impress.
Anthony Keidis happily retells how he wasted his life on drugs, screwed and screwed over countless women, friends and collegaues and ended up alone - not even his closest friend Flea talks to him any more.
I am annoyed by the fact that any percentage of the money I paid for this book wi...more
Anthony Keidis happily retells how he wasted his life on drugs, screwed and screwed over countless women, friends and collegaues and ended up alone - not even his closest friend Flea talks to him any more.
I am annoyed by the fact that any percentage of the money I paid for this book wi...more
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Read in February, 2008
This book is completely fascinating! Anthony Kiedis has struggled with heroin addiction for so long and the book takes a really frank and introspective look into how he got into drugs and the formation of the Red Hot Chili Peppers all the way into present-day (it was written in 2006).
I thought the beginning of the book was a little slow and then it picked up around the time the band got together, which was an amazing look inside these characters' lives. Toward the end as we came closer and cl...more
I thought the beginning of the book was a little slow and then it picked up around the time the band got together, which was an amazing look inside these characters' lives. Toward the end as we came closer and cl...more
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This is the book I secretly wanted to read when I lived in London but was too embarrassed to break out on the tube. I still have a couple of chapters to plough through. If you are considering reading this book: don't. I am not the world's biggest Chilis fan (Blood Sugar Sex Magik was hot on my list when I was 14 and have lost interest since then really) but was drawn to the book thinking there would be some good tales of rock n roll excess. Basically, all it's about is all the women he's had (th...more
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Read in April, 2007
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Jesse Wherryrecommends it for: Red Hot Chili Pepper Fans
This book by far was the best book i have ever read. It gave me such insight to Kiedis' life and The Red Hot Chili Peppers roots and struggles along the path of fame. It contains drugs sex, and rock n roll, so its not a book you would read to a 5th grade class, probably not even a freshman class. But it does a good job of not glamorizing the drug lifestyle, but it even shares the downfalls of them. When I read this book it felt like i wasnt even reading it, it felt like I just had a conversation...more
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The only problem I found while reading this book was the fact that Kiedis is such a lucky pretentious fuck. The Red Hots are definitely not known for his voice, try the funky band, and by that I mean Flea. It's Flea. So basically Kiedis' memoirs are pretty much by the books for a 90's Rock Star--plenty of drugs, and plenty of women. These sections never cease to be at least somewhat entertaining. The main complaint with the book overall is Kiedis' constant, almost boastful, commentary. It's as i...more
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Read in February, 2008
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Nishrecommends it for: someone who wants to take a break from reality.
This guy is totally nuts and certainly has lived the rock and roll drug fueled life. Its hard to believe that a guy on this many drugs could remember this much, but its a good quick read.
When you realize he's got a picture of himself getting high for the first time on pot that was taken by his Dad, that explains a lot. Plus, if you are 12 and hanging out in the Viper room, what else are you going to do but become the leader of a ridiculously rocking rock and roll band.
This one brings ba...more
When you realize he's got a picture of himself getting high for the first time on pot that was taken by his Dad, that explains a lot. Plus, if you are 12 and hanging out in the Viper room, what else are you going to do but become the leader of a ridiculously rocking rock and roll band.
This one brings ba...more
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Read in January, 2007
If Scar Tissue ends up on your shelf, I'd bet good money it migrates to another home within a few months. I took it home from the Tolanys'. Debbie & Brandon both read it after someone left it at their house. (Lisa?) I think Cocker took it for the plane ride back to Sarasota. Who knows where it is now...
The plot lines lines are classic sex, drugs & rock n roll-- girlfriends and break-ups, benders and rehab, recording and touring... but the Chili Pepper orbit is filled with interest...more
The plot lines lines are classic sex, drugs & rock n roll-- girlfriends and break-ups, benders and rehab, recording and touring... but the Chili Pepper orbit is filled with interest...more
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