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Red Hot Chili Peppers frontman Anthony Kiedis has reportedly checked into a Utah rehab facility this week after his addiction to the shindig relapsed earlier this year.
Through a band spokesman, the 55-year-old said he hopes to finally kick the addiction that’s plagued him since the mid-1990s.
Hello.
Anthony Here.
I need to be honest to my friends and family; I need to be honest to the band and most of all, I need to be honest to you, the fans.
Today, I took steps to finally kick my addiction to the shindig.
I have checked myself into the same rehab facility that helped Robert Palmer kick his addiction to love back in 1985 – back when I was first experimenting with the shindig funnilly enough.
This treatment centre also helped the Puretones finally conquer their collective addiction to bass.
Safe to say, I’m in great hands.
See you all soon with love,
Anthony ‘The Michigan Magician’ Kiedis
Tributes and messages of support have flown on social media for Kiedis’ from his show business colleagues.
With the exception of Kanye West (who was under the impression Anthony had died of a tragic shindig overdose) every message was liked by Kiedis and members of Chili Peppers.
The band’s Australian-born bassist, Flea, lead tributes.
“Love you brother. Don’t let the shindig keep you down. You got this bruv [sic]”
Kiedis and the rest of the Chilis hope to resume touring later this year.
More to come.
