Scar Tissue by Anthony Kiedis & Larry Sloman

Extended Synopsis

In 1983, four self-described "knuckleheads" burst out of the mosh-pitted mosaic of the neo-punk rock scene in L.A., creating their own unique brand of cosmic hardcore mayhem funk. Over twenty years later, against all odds, the Red Hot Chili Peppers emerged as one of the most successful bands in the world. Through every incarnation, lyricist and dynamic lead singer Anthony Kiedis has been at the center of the roller-coaster ride.

Scar Tissue is Kiedis's unfiltered account of his journey. Whether he is recollecting the profound influence of the strong women who served as his muses, performing before half a million people at Woodstock, or experiencing a private audience with the exiled Dalai Lama, Kiedis shares a deeply compelling story. It is a powerful exploration of the staggering price of success and excess.