Michael "Flea" Balzary is the bassist for the funk rock band The Red Hot Chili Peppers. His playing style is generally slap bass, but has started using a pick in RHCP's newer songs. (his first time using a pick was on Parallel Universe) He's been in quite a few movies such as his role as a nihilist in The Big Lebowski and as Donnie in The Wild Thornberrys Movie. He also is one of the more tattooed members of the band. His current gear list includes (basses) his signature Modulus basses, a few Music Man Stingrays, a few Fender Jazz basses, which go through (pedals) an Electro-Harmonix Q-Tron, a MXR microamp, and finally a Boss ODB-3 Overdrive pedal, which (amp) are powered by three Gallien Krueger 2001 RB heads with a GK 4x10 and 1x15 speaker cab each.
by Matt July 26, 2005
Micheal Balzary, more commonly known as Flea, has proven time and time again that his bass guitar skills are beyond that of which many musician could ever hope to achieve. Flea is an complete dynamo, and gives RHCP a totally different feel from any other band. Flea was born in Australia, but moved to the US where he met co-founder of RHCP, Anthony Kiedis. Together they formed a band that has no competition when it comes to originality and skill. Flea also plays the trumpet at an extraordinary level. He is an amazing man. That is why I love him.
by redhotchilipeppers March 20, 2006
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by frankylolz July 12, 2006
Flea:
A. parasite transported by small furry animals that derives nourishment through blood.
B. Bassist for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and the voice of that little jungle boy bastard on that kiddy cartoon about the girl who talks with animals.
C. F. Lee Bailey, Famous trial attorney.
A. parasite transported by small furry animals that derives nourishment through blood.
B. Bassist for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and the voice of that little jungle boy bastard on that kiddy cartoon about the girl who talks with animals.
C. F. Lee Bailey, Famous trial attorney.
by Dogzlife August 29, 2003
by thisisme-x September 4, 2006
A flea is someone who is annoying and wont go away. Like a flea to a dog, such a person will continue their ways, unswayed by what you say.
by omg i am wtf uber November 2, 2006