The passing of Judge Nothing bassist Flea Bodine eventually led to the death rumors of Red Hot Chilli Peppers bassist Flea.
Key Takeaways
- Flea is a professional bassist. He is one of the founding members of the American rock band ‘Red Hot Chilli Peppers’.
- Unfortunately, another bassist with the same name Flea Bodine of Judge Nothing lost his life on October 1, 2024.
- Red Hot Chilli Peppers’ Flea is still alive.
- The similar names of Flea Bodine and Flea of Red Hot Chilli Peppers confused fans and misled them.
Recently, rumors went viral on social media that the bassist of Red Hot Chilli Peppers, an American rock band, Flea is no longer alive. As the rumors were about a renowned musician, it suddenly piqued the attention of fans, leading them to react to this news shockingly. Many even took to their social media handles and paid tribute to Flea of Red Hot Chilli Peppers. As there was no official statement or post shared by any member of his band, a layer of intrigue and curiosity among the fans was added. To cater to the queries of thousands of people about Flea’s rumored demise, we did a deep study before addressing the rumors. If you are also scrambling to the web regarding Flea’s death rumors, then this article is for you. Keep reading this article for more information. Swipe down the page.
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The real name of Red Hot Chilli Peppers’ bassist Flea is Michael Peter Balzary. He is very much alive and kicking. Yes, you read that right, he is not dead. We are here to debunk the ongoing rumors about his demise. Additionally, we advise you to check the facts before spreading them on social media as sometimes a small mistake leads to a big mistake. The same happened in the case of Flea. The person who died is Flea Bodine who was also a bassist for the band “Judge Nothing”. Yes, you read that right, Flea Bodine of Judge Nothing passed away, not Flea of Red Hot Chilli Peppers.
Flea of Red Hot Chili Peppers Is Alive While Fans Grieve the Passing of Judge Nothing’s Flea Bodine
As both share the same name and profession, people got misled and thought Red Hot Chilli Peppers’ Flea who is currently 61 years of age passed away. According to the reports, Flea Bodine, a member of Judge Nothing, passed away on October 1, 2024. Reportedly, Flea Bodine’s real name was Mont Bodine but he was best known by his stage name. Like Flea, Flea Bodine was also a bassist. He was a member of the pop-punk group Judge Nothing based in Alton, Illinois. For the uninitiated, the Alton-based pop-punk band enjoyed its success at its peak during the mid-90s when it also signed a contract with Thick Records, a Chicago-based indie label, in 1995. For their performances at dive bars and clubs, Judge Nothing got famous by the nickname “The Badfinger of Punk”.
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Many speculate if there was any connection between Judge Nothing’s Flea Bodine and Red Hot Chilli Peppers’ Flea. Except for having the same name and profession, they do not share anything. Their similar stage names led to the death rumors of 61-year-old Flea whose real name is Michael Peter Balzary. We extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and relatives of Flea Bodine who passed away on October 1, 2024. Stay tuned.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Bassist Flea Bodine was just 58 years of age when he was pronounced dead on October 1, 2024.
- Flea Bodine and his wife had been actively working for environmental causes in the Alton community.
- Flea of Red Hot Chilli Peppers formed the rock band in 1982 along with singer Anthony Kiedis, drummer Jack Irons, and guitarist Hillel Slovak.
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