Living Punk Bass Legend Mike Watt (minutemen, fIREHOSE, Iggy & The Stooges) is from San Pedro, California. Red Hot Chilli Peppers dedicated their album "Blood Sugar Sex Magik" to Mike Watt in 1991, Foo Fighters published song "Wattershed" for Mike Watt. Not only Dave Grohl but also Pearl Jam explained Mike Watt was a big influence for their music. Sonic Youth worked many projects with Mike Watt. Also Mike Watt is collaborated with Beastie Boys, Nirvana, J. Mascis, Henry Rollins, Jane's Addiction, Les Claypool, Nels Cline, Blue Oyster Cult and many more.