We're all familiar by now with the rock star cliche: fame, fortune, near destruction through drugs and reckless living. So it was with a little hesitation when I started reading Anthony Kiedis account of his life before, and with, the rock music group The Red Hot Chili Peppers. Would this be yet another tale of rock star decadence? Yes, there's crazy antics and years of drug addiction. But there is also a certain honesty and love of life, friends, and music that lifts the book up from the usual "Behind The Music" expose. Kiedis realizes where he went wrong and honestly tries to get himself on the right track, blaming no one but himself. At the end of the book you realize that he is aiming for a better appreciation of life than you might think at first glance. And the love of music and a true appreciation for friendship is what makes the Chili Peppers a great band that has touched so many people in a positive way. A book well worth digging into.
