I know I’m in a different time zone and it’s currently night in LA, but I’ve got up and there seem to be no more new reports on Anthony Kiedis’ condition. Obviously I will update if there is anything.
Please could I politely remind people to respect the family and friends of Anthony as this has been a difficult time for them too and their requests for peace are being ignored especially on Facebook where there were issues yesterday. Anthony’s mother was so kind to give us an update on Sunday but unfortunately people abused that and caused her further distress and since the band’s management aren’t issuing any updates, there is no immediate news coming out now. I know people asking are genuinely concerned about Anthony and the lack of news is hard to bear, but bugging people and ignoring their requests isn’t going to get any answers <3
Hopefully we will get an update soon!
I’ve not linked to the million of articles about events filling my search feed as they are all saying pretty much the same things (KROQ Weenie Roast cancelled just before RHCP were due to go on stage because Anthony Kiedis was taken to hospital. They often mention Flea’s speech at Weenie Roast to the crowd giving an explanation and also Chad’s tweet wishing Anthony well, before quoting the statement on the official website that today’s (Tuesday) iHeart Radio Launch Party for ‘The Getaway’ has been postponed and that Anthony has intestinal flu). However, I will mention this news report from The Orange County Register as it contains some slightly different details about on what happened on Saturday :
Transcript:
Backstage, leading up to the announcement, there was a sense of chaos as the Chili Peppers and musicians from other acts conferred with production staff. No one would say anything further about Kiedis or what had happened.
Flea and drummer Chad Smith had watched Blink-182 – the surprise guest this year – from the side of the stage, with Smith particularly animated as he studied drummer Travis Barker and sang along.
But as Empire of the Sun played after Blink-182, members of Red Hot Chili Peppers, as well as KROQ DJs and members of No Doubt, were seen running toward the artists’ trailers.
Source and full story: The Orange County Register
Thanks again to Angra for the link.