This book is about the life of Anthony Kiedis, who is the lead singer of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. He was born in Michigan. His parents were John and Peggy Kiedis. They seperated and got back together a few times when he was a baby. Then his dad moved to California and him and his mom stayed in Michigan. Eventually when he was eleven he really wanted to move out to California with his dad. So he did. In HighSchool, he formed a band with some of his good friends. His two best friends Flea, and Hillel were the bassist and guitarist.When he was in his early twenties, his band got a record deal. Through his twenties he was badly addicted to heroin and cocain, but after Hillel died from heroin overdose, he went sober. The Red Hot Chili Peppers went on to make many successful albums.
I haven't finished the book all the way yet, but so far overall its a good book. The author is trying to tell us about Anthony's life. They do a nice job with that definatly. Anthony Kiedis also has a pretty interesting life anyway, so that makes the book interesting.
If you like the Red Hot Chili Peppers, you would probably like this book. I would also recommend this book to people who like detailed descriptions of someones life. I would also recommend Scar Tissue to people who like nonfiction books.
Monday, December 6, 2010
Friday, October 1, 2010
Blog#2
In the book I'm reading called Scar Tissue, Anthony Kiedes is the main character. The book is about his life. The way Anthony talks is upfront and to the point mostly. He doesnt ask that many questions. Like on page 185 he says to his girlfriend "Nope, I know exactly what happened, and we aer through." He says that like pretty soon after she picks up the phone.
He thinks about a lot of things. He has to think of lyrics and write them down, and then record them. He also often thinks about his girlfriend. he likes her a lot. Another main subject that goes through his head is how he could get drugs, because he is a drug addict. On page 174, he says "I would wake up, and start thinking of ways to make money to get dope." He was at a bad state at this part of the book.
A lot of people liked Anthony a lot as a friend, and liked to be around him. Though a lot of people were also annoyed by his bad drug addiction. He show up late to band practice a lot, and sometimes not even show up. At one point in the book, the band actually fires him but then he gets back in after going sober for a while. For example on page 136 Flea (the bassist) says "I can't do this with you any more, your to messed up."
Anthony ussually wasnt a very busy man. If he was busy, he would be touring, rehearsing, recording, or writing lyrics. When he wasnt busy, he would be hanging out with his friends, and doing a lot of drugs. Him and his band also played shows, even if they werent touring. One time the band coverd a Jimi Hendrix song at a show where they were asked to play. On page 189 it says " Some people had organized a benefit for Sea Shepard, and the Chili peppers were asked to play." As time went on the band got more and more popular.
Anthony Kiedes was a kind of short guy, with long brown hair, and tan skin. He is in his twenties in this part of the book. He dresses like in a ninties punk kind of style.
He thinks about a lot of things. He has to think of lyrics and write them down, and then record them. He also often thinks about his girlfriend. he likes her a lot. Another main subject that goes through his head is how he could get drugs, because he is a drug addict. On page 174, he says "I would wake up, and start thinking of ways to make money to get dope." He was at a bad state at this part of the book.
A lot of people liked Anthony a lot as a friend, and liked to be around him. Though a lot of people were also annoyed by his bad drug addiction. He show up late to band practice a lot, and sometimes not even show up. At one point in the book, the band actually fires him but then he gets back in after going sober for a while. For example on page 136 Flea (the bassist) says "I can't do this with you any more, your to messed up."
Anthony ussually wasnt a very busy man. If he was busy, he would be touring, rehearsing, recording, or writing lyrics. When he wasnt busy, he would be hanging out with his friends, and doing a lot of drugs. Him and his band also played shows, even if they werent touring. One time the band coverd a Jimi Hendrix song at a show where they were asked to play. On page 189 it says " Some people had organized a benefit for Sea Shepard, and the Chili peppers were asked to play." As time went on the band got more and more popular.
Anthony Kiedes was a kind of short guy, with long brown hair, and tan skin. He is in his twenties in this part of the book. He dresses like in a ninties punk kind of style.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Entry # 1
I haven't read a lot of books in my life, but I have read some. Whe I was young I liked to read Harry Potter. I read all of them. Besides those I've probrably read like 15 other full books in my whole life. I hate to read if its something boring. I've had to read some annoying books in school, that I didn't like. I don't mind reaading if the book is good.
The first book I'm reading for readers workshop is called Scar Tissue. I picked it because it is about Anthony Kiedes's life from the Red Hot Chili Peppers. I chose the book, because it looked good, and I like the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
The first book I'm reading for readers workshop is called Scar Tissue. I picked it because it is about Anthony Kiedes's life from the Red Hot Chili Peppers. I chose the book, because it looked good, and I like the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
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