But then when he left, I realized that it was harder to write songs and feel spiritually connected to art and music as a band. When he came back I felt it again, instantaneously.
Meaning of the quote
When one of the band members left, it became much more difficult for Anthony Kiedis to write songs and feel a deep, spiritual connection to the band's music. But as soon as that member returned, Kiedis instantly felt that special connection to the art and music again.
About Anthony Kiedis
Anthony Kiedis is the lead vocalist of the rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers. He spent his youth in Michigan and Hollywood, where he befriended future bandmates Flea and Hillel Slovak. Together they formed the iconic band, which has released 13 studio albums and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012.
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