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Scar Tissue

By: Anthony Kiedis
Narrated by: Rider Strong
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 In 1983 four self-described 'knuckleheads' burst out of the neo-punk rock scene in L.A. with their own unique brand of cosmic hard-core mayhem funk. Over 20 years later, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, against all the odds, have become one of the most successful bands in the world. Though the band has gone through many incarnations, Anthony Kiedis, the group's lyricist and dynamic lead singer, has been there for the whole rollercoastar ride.

Scar Tissue far transcends the typical rock biography, because Anthony Kiedis is anything but a typical rock star. It is instead a searingly honest memoir - a compelling story of dedication and debauchery, of intrigue and integrity, of recklessness and redemption. It is a story that could only have come out of Hollywood.

©2009 Anthony Kiedis (P)2009 Bolinda Entertainment & Celebrities Music Celebrity Biography

Critic Reviews

"The year's most astonishing rock autobiography." ( The Observer)
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Interesting insight into one man his band and his struggle with addiction. Would be interesting to have a catch up added to the book bringing it into 2016

Insightful read

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I stayed at work for an extra hour because I didn't care that it was home time, I just wanted to hear more

Absolutely amazing

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Good narrator (especially loved Fleas voice) interesting story, I found an easy listen. The last chapter was a little bit boring, but it needed a wrap up.

Recommend

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A really interesting audio. I had no idea that Anthony Kiedis was struggling so badly with addiction. An inspiring tale for individuals who struggle with addiction.

Chillie time

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I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was wonderful to learn how Anthony made his way to be a singer of one of the biggest Punk Rock groups in the world. How he portrays the trials and tribulations of drug use, falling in love very easily (and repeatedly) and how money doesn't always buy happiness.

A fascinating insight to a musician's life

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Must read for any music fan. Doesn't hold back in talking about the highs (pardon the pun) and lows.

Excellent

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There’s a lot of love and heart in this story and not many people who experience addiction the way Anthony has pull through. Its a tribute to the love he has in life. Much respect to anyone who takes this journey of sobriety, many thanks to you Anthony for reminding us all what’s important in life. Consta

Inspiring

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a real insight into Anthonys life definitely worth a listen if you're interested in music or even just the Chili Peppers.

eye opener

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A incredibly wild story that definitely has to be heard to be believed. Highly recommended.

Brilliant

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The beginning of the story is where this book is best. His upbringing and stories of how he found his way in life before finding Flea and then the Chilli Peppers is delivered well. The last few chapters were a great insight into the life of a drug addiction, although very tedious listening by the end. I guess this was his life so I shouldn't have expected much more.

Scarred by the experience

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