Scar Tissue

By: Anthony Kiedis, Larry Sloman

Narrated by: Rider Strong

As lead singer and songwriter for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Anthony Kiedis has lived life on the razor's edge. Much has been written about him, but until now we've only had his songs as clues to his experience from the inside. In Scar Tissue, Kiedis proves himself to be as compelling a memoirist as he is a lyricist, giving us a searingly honest account of the life from which his music has evolved. Kiedis defies the rock star clichés, revealing that everything he has done has been part of a passionate journey--even his descent into drug addiction, which he transformed into art. Scar Tissue is a fascinating and moving account of a fast-lane life, addiction, and eventual recovery and redemption.

©2006 Anthony Kiedis (P)2006 Phoenix Books, Inc.

Critic reviews

"Kiedis’s narrative of the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ dues-paying years is vivid and inspiring." (Newsweek)

Good story. Awful narration.

Any additional comments?

Long time RHCP fan. An interesting story but the narration is the worst I've listened too. Poor quality recording, narrators voice is shaky and tries to give all characters different voices but it doesn't work. Hearing pages being turned as he reads is poor sound editing as well. Great story on the development of a great band.

Great Book

The narrator is awesome he really brought the book to life . As for Anthony’s story it’s raw and honest and I identified with much of it. The drawbacks, if any, is he’s an LA guy so every groupie he ever had sex with is a “magical sea nymph “ or some other California term😃 it’s a great book and it’s worth your time.

Incredible

I thought the story was Amazing!!! I wish Anthony would have read it though, I didn't care for Rider Strong.. his imitations were annoying

Great book

If you like the red hot chili peppers you will really love this book! Great read!

Crazy life ups and downs

The story was a little redundant at times but I guess his life choices were a bit redundant

great story

Great autobiography. I wish there was a way to get the authors to narrate the book. that would be awesome.

Fascinating, Intense

What a wild ride. I really enjoyed this. I love his insight at the end.

Unapologetically himself

Sex, drugs, and rock & roll. This book should be made into a movie with Anthony playing his father. Very cool book. Would highly recommend

This book is like talking to a friend

I liked the story, thanks to the performer and to the author. This taught me how a real success in life is not a beautiful picture. I like the quite honest and sincere tone. I like the fact that this man mentioned women as important part of life. Usually relationship with women and their importance are omitted or downplayed or treated as a a given in men’s tales.

his power to overcome his inner demons

I absolutely loved his pure honesty and dedication to his family , friends and his bandmates. his love for music is awesome. I can't wait till the movie hits the big screen.