It’s apparently a practice–Flea performing “The Star Spangled Banner” earlier than the beginning of an LA Lakers sport, accompanied by the bass, and solely the bass. The recording above befell over the previous weekend. You may also watch different performances from 2016 and 2014. Someplace, Jimi is smiling.

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