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Red Hot Chili Peppers News - Music Head - 18-12-2009
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Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist John Frusciante has confirmed that he has âquitâ the band, writing in a MySpace blog post, âTo put it simply, my musical interests have led me in a different direction.â The Peppers are reportedly working on their follow-up to 2006âs Stadium Arcadium, and rumors began circulating last week that Frusciante had permanently left RHCP and was replaced by guitarist Josh Klinghoffer, who along with Frusciante toured with the band in 2007 and also appeared on Fruscianteâs 2009 solo album The Empyrean. Until now, representatives for the RHCPs would not confirm the news of Fruscianteâs departure to Rolling Stone. Frusciante clarifies in his MySpace post that he actually left the band over a year ago when they were on indefinite hiatus.
âI really love the band and what we did,â Frusciante writes, adding that there was no drama or anger involved in his decision to leave. âOver the last 12 years, I have changed, as a person and artist, to such a degree that to do further work along the lines I did with the band would be to go against my own nature. There was no choice involved in this decision. I simply have to be what I am, and have to do what I must do.â
Fruscianteâs statement ends his second stint with the Red Hot Chili Peppers. After appearing on 1989âs Motherâs Milk and 1991âs Blood Sugar Sex Magik, Frusciante left the Peppers in 1992. Following RHCPâs brief Dave Navarro era, Frusciante rejoined the band for their three most recent albums: Californication, By The Way and Stadium Arcadium. In September, the band was nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; as RS revealed earlier this week, the Peppers will not be a part of the Hallâs class of 2010.
Read Fruscianteâs full letter to fans here:
âWhen I quit the band, over a year ago, we were on an indefinite hiatus. There was no drama or anger involved, and the other guys were very understanding. They are supportive of my doing whatever makes me happy and that goes both ways.
To put it simply, my musical interests have led me in a different direction. Upon rejoining, and throughout my time in the band, I was very excited about exploring the musical possibilities inherent in a rock band, and doing so with those people in particular. A couple of years ago, I began to feel that same excitement again, but this time it was about making a different kind of music, alone, and being my own engineer.
I really love the band and what we did. I understand and value that my work with them means a lot to many people, but I have to follow my interests. For me, art has never been something done out of a sense of duty. It is something I do because it is really fun, exciting, and interesting. Over the last 12 years, I have changed, as a person and artist, to such a degree that to do further work along the lines I did with the band would be to go against my own nature. There was no choice involved in this decision. I simply have to be what I am, and have to do what I must do.
Sending love and gratitude to you all.â
Red Hot Chili Peppers News - Kazz - 18-12-2009
He's like always leaving and rejoining. I he wants to quit then he shud just leave the band for good. That is like rediculous.
Red Hot Chili Peppers News - Dementia32 - 20-12-2009
I heard about John leaving a few months ago from a friend who is related to Josh Klinghoffer. This has definitely been the plan for some time, and it's not quite as one-sided as Frusciante might have you believe in these statements. That said, it was my understanding that John has actually done some work on the new album. It may have simply been him working with Josh to help him out a bit as the new member, but I really can't say for sure.
Anyway, like I said, Klinghoffer taking over guitar duties for the band has been the plan for some time. Hope it works out for all parties.
Red Hot Chili Peppers News - Nightwing - 02-01-2010
Hum.. hope they don't release another bad album because they lost john again. Their best albums all have john on them without him there no good to me.
Red Hot Chili Peppers News - seanpheonix - 23-03-2010
Nightwing Wrote:Hum.. hope they don't release another bad album because they lost john again. Their best albums all have john on them without him there no good to me.
Definitely, but the other albums are still great. Their early records before Frusciante were fantastic in their rawness and fusion. I didn't get into them until Blood Sugar Sex Magik but I can only imagine how they were perceived in the 80's.
As for One Hot Minute, yes, it was not the greatest guitarist match but it had it's moments.
I'm pretty bummed that Frusciante left, but only because the band is so good together. I'm sure that they'll do great things with their new guitarist but it'll never be the same.