Flea's Bass Legacy: A Groove That Echoes Through Time
Weba fan favourite, ‘give it away’ has long been credited for its deliciously funky groove and sliding basslines. Littered with signature slides and slaps, this tune is a classic example. Webflea’s focus on melody and counterpoint stand out on “eddie,” “reach out,” and “the great apes,” where he dances his bass around kiedis’ vocals and frusciante’s guitar lines. The red hot chili peppers have gone through many drummers and guitarists since their formation in 1983. But flea has been their sole bassist, a player.
In fact, put a bass in. Webacross the atlantic and continents away in southern california, punk bass took on a distinctly animated and virtuosic character. The influence of jazz and funk. Webproducer rick rubin clashed with flea during the recording of this track, attempting to persuade him to simplify his original bassline. But give it away became a.