Anthony Kiedis, born on November 1, 1962, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is an American singer, songwriter, and musician, best known as the lead vocalist of the rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers. He spent his youth in Grand Rapids with his mother before moving to Hollywood with his father just before his twelfth birthday. While attending Fairfax High School, Kiedis met bassist Flea and guitarist Hillel Slovak, leading to the formation of the Red Hot Chili Peppers in 1983.
The band has released thirteen studio albums, including notable ones like Blood Sugar Sex Magik (1991) and Californication (1999). Their music blends funk rock, alternative rock, and hard rock elements, contributing to their unique sound. In 2012, the Red Hot Chili Peppers were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Kiedis’s lyrics have evolved from themes of sex and life in Los Angeles to more reflective subjects such as love, addiction, and loss. He has openly discussed his struggles with addiction, particularly heroin, and has been clean since 2000. His autobiography, Scar Tissue, published in 2004, provides an in-depth look into his personal and professional life.
In his personal life, Kiedis is the father of a son, Everly Bear Kiedis, born in 2007. He has expressed a commitment to patient and attentive parenting, aiming to provide a stable and loving environment for his child.
Recently, actress Ione Skye revealed in her memoir, Say Everything, details about her past relationship with Kiedis. She recounted becoming pregnant at 17, with Kiedis being 24 at the time, and their decision to terminate the pregnancy due to her age and his heroin addiction. Skye described the experience as emotionally challenging and reflective of the complexities in their relationship.