61-year-old bassist of Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Flea, is still very much alive. However, another bassist, Flea Bodine of Judge Nothing, has passed away.
Key Takeaways
- Flea is the bassist and founding member of the American rock band Red Hot Chilli Peppers. Flea is still very much alive and kicking.
- However, another bassist with the same name, Flea Bodine, of Judge Nothing, passed away on October 1, 2024.
- The similar names between them have caused confusion among fans.
Flea, the legendary bassist and founding member of “Red Hot Chilli Peppers,” remains active in the music world.
Known for his high-energy performances, distinctive funk-rock bass lines, and musical versatility, Flea has been a vital part of the band’s success.
Flea, born Michael Peter Balzary, is very much alive and continues to create music with the “Red Hot Chilli Peppers.”
He has been very active on social media, particularly Instagram, sharing insights into his life and music.
He recently completed a tour with his band RHCP that wrapped up in July 2024.
Furthermore, just six weeks ago he seemed to be enjoying a vacation in Iceland, riding motorbikes.
Flea also hosts a podcast called “This Little Light” where he interviews other artists.
By the looks of things, Flea seems to be perfectly healthy, alive, and up and about.
However, recent news has caused confusion among fans.
On October 1, 2024, Mont Bodine, who went by the nickname, Flea Bodine, passed away.
Furthermore, Flea Bodine was also a bassist.
He was a member of a pop-punk group from Alton, Illinois called “Judge Nothing.”
Judge Nothing enjoyed a successful mid-’90s having signed with Chicago-based indie label Thick Records in 1995.
Their performances at clubs and dive bars earned them the nickname “The Badfinger of Punk.”
Aside from their roles as bassists, Flea Bodine of “Judge Nothing” and “Flea of Red Hot Chilli Peppers” had no direct connection.
However, the confusion among fans is understandable given they share similar names and play the same instrument.
As news of Flea Bodine’s passing spread, fans mistakenly believed that Flea from the Red Hot Chilli Peppers had passed away.
A fan on Reddit cleared things up stating that “it’s a different flea bassist” that had passed away.
It’s a bassist from alton illinois who also went by the name of flea.
Via Reddit
So, to clear up the confusion once again, Flea from the Red Hot Chilli Peppers is still alive.
However, another Flea who also played the bass guitar for the band Judge Nothing did indeed pass away.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Flea Bodine passed away at the age of 58.
- Flea Bodine remained active in the Alton community, running with his wife, volunteering for environmental causes, and continuing to play bass.
- Along with bassist Flea, singer Anthony Kiedis, guitarist Hillel Slovak, and drummer Jack Irons formed the Red Hot Chilli Peppers in 1982.
Thanks for clearing that up. I told my husband that flea died from the red hot 🌶 ‘s. He didn’t believe it, so i had to take a look again.