Scar Tissue

In SCAR TISSUE, Anthony Kiedis, the charismatic and highly articulate frontman of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, recounts his remarkable life story and the history of the band itself.

A Journey from the Midwest to Musical Stardom

• Raised in the Midwest, Kiedis moved to Los Angeles at the age of eleven to live with his father, Blackie, a purveyor of pills, pot, and cocaine to the Hollywood elite.
• After a brief child-acting career, he dropped out of U.C.L.A. and plunged headfirst into the demimonde of the L.A. underground music scene.
• Alongside three school friends, he formed the band that would define his life’s purpose.

The Red Hot Chili Peppers crisscrossed the country as musical innovators, influencing an entire generation of musicians.

The Price of Success and Excess

• SCAR TISSUE delves into the darker side of Kiedis's life, including:
  • The overdose death of his soul mate and bandmate, Hillel Slovak.
  • His own ongoing struggle with drug addiction.

More Than a Typical Rock Biography

SCAR TISSUE far transcends the typical rock biography. Anthony Kiedis is anything but a typical rock star.

This is a compelling story of:

• Dedication and debauchery
• Intrigue and integrity
• Recklessness and redemption