About
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, lyricist, and dynamic founding frontman of the legendary funk-rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers, known for unforgettable global anthems Under the Bridge, Californication, Give It Away, Scar Tissue, and Cant Stop.
Before Fame
Moved to Los Angeles at age 12 to live with his father, actor Blackie Dammett, attending Fairfax High School where he bonded with future bandmates Flea and Hillel Slovak.
Trivia
Penned the New York Times bestselling autobiography Scar Tissue (2004), detailing his turbulent early rock-and-roll lifestyle and creative musical renaissance.
Family Life
Son of John Michael Kiedis (Blackie Dammett) and Margaret Peggy Noble. Father of son Everly Bear Kiedis, born in 2007.
Associated With
Formed a historic four-decade musical brotherhood with bassist Flea and guitarist John Frusciante in the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
