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If you ever run intoFlea, don’t ask for a selfie.
After a fan namedLuke Veselytweeted about his positive experience meeting Flea andAnthony KiedisofRed Hot Chili Peppersbefore a recent Seattle concert, the 59-year-old bassist revealed the reason behind their genuine encounter: he didn’t ask to take a picture with the rock stars.
Vesely shared a video speaking with Kiedis, 59, on Aug. 3 and captioned the post, “me casually meeting AK.”
In afollow-up tweet, the fan tagged Flea and wrote, “thank you (and AK) for being so kind and genuine while meeting us, you both are such rays of sunshine, you didn’t have to stop and chat but you did and i hope you know that you really impacted our lives. we love you and AK with all of our hearts!”
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Another fan replied and claimed it’s rare to see Kiedis talk with fans. “wow, that makes the meeting with him and flea way more special, perhaps he just felt comfortable in that moment,” Vesely responded. “none of my friends nor i asked for a photo or autograph or anything we just talked so maybe that had to do with his interaction with us.”
Flea then chimed into the conversation with a quote tweet, writing, “It’s because you all generated a kind and gentle light, and you didn’t ask for a picture. We are always down to talk and chat, asking for a photo ruins it instantly.”
“what’s wrong with fans asking for a picture?” asked another of the bassist’s followers.
“There is nothing wrong with it. But it ruins having actual conversation. It is a transaction,” replied Flea.
“I have never asked anyone to take a photo with me once in my life,” said Flea in response.
In his tweet’s replies, many fans shared stories of times they asked Flea for a photo and he obliged, with some apologizing for making the seemingly bothersome request.
“I met you tonight and asked for a photo.I want to say I’m sorry, you were so polite about it! My husband asked me if I remember what I said, it was just me reacting in the moment, which is no excuse,” wrote one fan.
Flea wrote back, “You were sweet and awesome was great to meet you and your husband!”
Red Hot Chili Peppers is currentlytouring North American stadiums, and the band will play shows in New Zealand and Australia in early 2023.
Shortly following the release of their twelfth studio albumUnlimited Lovein April, Red Hot Chili Peppers is now gearing up to drop a new album titledReturn of the Dream Canteenin October.
source: people.com
