Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea releases memoir about his troubled youth in Los Angeles

Flea, the iconic bassist of Red Hot Chili Peppers, has published a memoir reflecting on his difficult childhood and youth spent wandering the dark streets of Los Angeles at night. The musician credits music with saving his life and giving him a chance to survive his troubled early years. The book offers an intimate look at the personal struggles that shaped one of rock's most recognizable figures before he achieved fame with the legendary band.