Flea Breaks Silence After Nick Cave Calls RHCP ‘Garbage’

Imagine turning on the radio and hearing someone say your band is “garbage.” Not a

random critic, but a legendary artist you truly admire. Sounds brutal,

right? Today, we’re talking about a moment like that—and how Flea turned

harsh criticism into something powerful. Some artists speak without a filter, and it can hurt.

What matters is what comes next. In 2004, Red Hot Chili Peppers were at their peak

after three sold-out Hyde Park shows. Around that time, Nick Cave was asked about the music

industry—and he did not hold back. He said, “I’m forever near a stereo saying,

‘What… is this garbage?’ And the answer is always the Red Hot Chili Peppers.” That sentence shocked