Originally published by Hyperion

This "New York Times" bestseller by the lead singer of the Red Hot Chili Peppers is a compelling story of the price of success and excess, dedication and debauchery, intrigue and integrity, and recklessness and redemption that could only come from the world of rock

"Me, I'm from Michigan" -- Spider and son -- Fairfax High -- Under the zero one sun -- Deep kicking -- Red hots -- Groundhog year -- Organic Anti-bear Box Band -- Refourming -- Funky monks -- Warped -- Over the wall -- Nothing -- Welcome to Californication -- A moment of clarity