{"id":398157,"date":"2026-01-07T19:36:15","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T19:36:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/398157\/"},"modified":"2026-01-07T19:36:15","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T19:36:15","slug":"guess-who-rock-icon-63-proves-hes-still-got-it-as-he-walks-shirtless-through-bondi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/398157\/","title":{"rendered":"Guess who! Rock icon, 63, proves he’s still got it as he walks shirtless through Bondi"},"content":{"rendered":"

By JIMMY BRIGGS, SHOWBUSINESS REPORTER<\/a> <\/p>\n

Published: 00:00 EST, 7 January 2026 | Updated: 09:40 EST, 7 January 2026 <\/p>\n

He is the long-serving bassist of one of the world’s most popular rock bands, performing with them since 1982.<\/p>\n

The Melbourne-born musician has lived in America most of his life but still makes regular visits Down Under to keep in touch with his roots.<\/p>\n

The legendary rocker is renowned for his cheeky onstage personality, quirky persona, and very distinctive look.<\/p>\n

On Tuesday, the 63-year-old musician looked almost unrecognisable as he strolled shirtless through Sydney<\/a>‘s Bondi Beach in nothing but a pair of boardshorts.\u00a0<\/p>\n

So, have you guessed who it is?<\/p>\n

That’s right, it’s Flea from the Red Hot Chili Peppers.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"He <\/p>\n

He is the long-serving bassist of one of the world’s most popular rock bands, performing with them since 1982\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"The <\/p>\n

The Melbourne-born musician has lived in America most of his life but still makes regular visits Down Under to keep in touch with his roots\u00a0<\/p>\n

The beloved rocker,\u00a0whose real name is Michael Balzary, looked to be having the time of his life as he chatted to fans while strolling through the popular tourist destination.<\/p>\n

It’s not the first time Flea has been spotted talking to locals on Bondi Beach.<\/p>\n

In 2023, he laid on the charm when two bikini-clad beachgoers approached him as he set up a spot on the sand.<\/p>\n

The pair couldn’t believe their luck after seeing the rock legend enjoying a day out in the sun, with one woman playing with her hair flirtatiously while speaking to him.<\/p>\n

Flea clearly didn’t plan ahead as he forgot his boardshorts and went for a swim in his Calvin Klein underpants instead.<\/p>\n

The four-string maestro showed off his numerous tattoos and sported a bright purple hairstyle and gold chain.<\/p>\n

He clutched a towel and a pair of sandals as he chatted with the two scantily clad young women.<\/p>\n

When the women finished speaking to him, Flea went to lie on the sand with a friend.<\/p>\n

\"The <\/p>\n

The legendary rocker is renowned for his cheeky onstage personality, quirky persona, and very distinctive look\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"The <\/p>\n

The beloved rocker, whose real name is Michael Balzary, looked to be having the time of his life as he chatted with fans while strolling through the popular tourist destination\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"That's <\/p>\n

That’s right, it’s Flea from Red Hot Chili Peppers\u00a0<\/p>\n

It wasn’t long before another woman approached the rock star.\u00a0<\/p>\n

A young mother sidled up for a chat with Flea, and he even offered to hold her baby for a moment, after a quick dip in the water.<\/p>\n

Flea married fashion designer Melody Ehsani in 2019 in Los Angeles, with Ehsani calling it her ‘best collaboration to date’.<\/p>\n

The couple welcomed a daughter in 2022.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Red Hot Chili Peppers have sold over 120 million records worldwide and are acknowledged as one of the bestselling bands of all time.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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