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Flea Debuts Solo Album, Reveals Injury Story on Tonight Show

3/24/2026

Summary

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Flea performed Frank Ocean's 'Thinkin Bout You' on The Tonight Show on March 23 as his solo album Honora releases March 27.
He explained his head injury, first saying it came from fighting thugs, then revealing a glass-door accident.
Honora features contributions from Thom Yorke and Nick Cave and blends originals with covers.
Flea will embark on a North American and European tour starting May 7.

History

Historical Context

Frank Ocean's debut album, *Channel Orange*, released on July 10, 2012, marked a pivotal moment in contemporary R&B, blending genres and exploring themes of love and identity. The lead single, "Thinkin Bout You," achieved critical acclaim, peaking at number 32 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earning Ocean a Grammy Award for Best Urban Contemporary Album. His innovative approach has influenced modern music collaborations, as seen in Flea's recent performance of the song.

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Story summary

Flea performed Frank Ocean's 'Thinkin Bout You' on The Tonight Show on March 23 as his solo album Honora releases March 27.
He explained his head injury, first saying it came from fighting thugs, then revealing a glass-door accident.
Honora features contributions from Thom Yorke and Nick Cave and blends originals with covers.
Flea will embark on a North American and European tour starting May 7.

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