John Frusciante - ''Accept Their Offer To Play In The Band'' (RA Exchange) (September 24, 2020)

[@RHCPtv1]

FULL INTERVIEW: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZ2Ui4aCq5KKaZo Special Thanks: RA Exchange. Link: soundcloud.com/ra-exchange

[@theyredistortingyourrhthym4381]

Australia SEES

[@emmarachelf.7792]

Thanks so much for this interview and the link to go on. Emma, a simple huge fan of the RHCP with all the changes since they began in the 80's. Happy birthday for Mister Kiedis, November 1st as me ( I'm late but that's not what is important, no?). 🤘🎵🎵🎼🌷🗺️🎸🎷🎹🎤🎼

[@juama9691]

John has given more interviews in a few months than the 20 years since he joined the band

[@AlexCosta_Mambos]

Perhaps stop a little bit with drugs. Or not

[@philmedeiros2497]

@@AlexCosta_Mambos He hasnt been on drugs since like 97 or 98, what are you talking about

[@AlexCosta_Mambos]

@@philmedeiros2497 Just know, He is ok... Because of it, now perhaps he enjoin to make interviews... Simple dude. Anything Else ?

[@philmedeiros2497]

@@AlexCosta_Mambos I don't know why he is doing interviews now. Yes, maybe he's enjoys it now but he certainly didn't before and it had nothing to do with drugs. Maybe he's more comfortable now I don't know, he's been out of the spotlight forever maybe he's just opening up a bit.

[@AlexCosta_Mambos]

@@philmedeiros2497 Meu Inglês é ruim mesmo, porquê sou Brasileiro. É isso aí 😂👊.. Já fazem 20 anos qiw tento aprender o inglês, mais aqui no Brasil é uma merda. Ninguém fala inglês...

[@briansherman823]

"Wet Sand"... the guitar solo and his scream before it, brings tears to my eyes to this day. Every time.

[@jonasruttert7191]

Same. Best song

[@Frusciante97]

Agree!

[@tthunbo]

I was so surprised when I first listened to it. God damn it hit hard. Beautiful song!

[@briansherman823]

The live version is amazing.

[@tiagomatias5878]

Every. Single. Time. It touches your soul.

[@williamkelly951]

Still not giving himself the respect he deserves. He's definitely one of a kind here. Love this man

[@nvammers9682]

@BlackButterCrunch exactly... the universe gives to those who are openminded anough.

[@nvammers9682]

@john cash no.. John Frusciante knows that the creativity is not his. Creativity flows beyond mind. For that reason John can only be gratefull.

[@nvammers9682]

@john cash no. You say he was chosen and there for he is creative. And I say that he isn't chosen, but he is selfless anough to receive from the universe. If John would think he was chosen, he would think he's special and then he would make an ego out of it, which will stop the flow.

[@clarenceparents222]

John honestly man.. u have no idea how much ur music with rhcp means to people. It changed my life forever

[@matthewmathias3199]

Me to man, I'm so glad I found them. Such amazing music and passion

[@GunsNArnolds]

@@matthewmathias3199 I'm in the club, too )))

[@conorsmith8551]

Yes and their music just always takes you back to a certain place or time in your life

[@GingerKC]

God I adore him. He is the guitarist for the Pepper's as far as I'm concerned. Saw him live, and he is phenomenal. They all are! It is a chemistry, a magical mix. Love Love Love since I was 17. Im now 53.

[@jaymiller6009]

If John reads even less than 1% of the comments people make about him on videos like this, it must be obvious to him that he has touched so many people in their personal lives in a deep and very profound way. No, he's not just a guitarist in a popular band, he's someone with a life story a lot of people can relate to, and the music he makes has affected people very deeply.

[@HowlingMad86]

John is the reason why i started to play guitar. Back in 1996. I'm a rhcp fanc my childhood.

[@stanokamencik4654]

Same reason, but I started in 1999.

[@djdjtapster]

Same here...started 6 months ago.

[@sofyamalashchenko4926]

Same, but I started in 2020

[@HowlingMad86]

@@sofyamalashchenko4926 Need some lessons?

[@mysteriousman3613]

Schattenherz same bro but 2001

[@autumnmurphy8490]

I am in tears over this interview. Hearing an idol of yours, someone whose musical-emotional expression has resonated so deep, you even claim that it has saved your life, so humbled and aware of the real connection he has created among not only himself, but other people as well. It is almost the same as a burden being lifted, or actually feeling heard by someone you believe understands you. I just got so much more respect for John in this interview.

[@NickB-md1oy]

It’s nice to hear John finally take credit for the beauty of his work, and humbly.

[@vishkavishovski300]

He sounds so much more clear and concise than ever before. Every sentence is so succinct and well thought out.

[@tionne1700]

I was thinking the same thing

[@joedude667]

He didn't mention the 4th Dimension once!

[@runnersdialzero1244]

Pff, fuck y'all, what's wrong with the 4th dimension? John has always been pretty coherent and smart. I never found him hard to follow, nor do I think he's struggled with getting a point across before.

[@lovetrilogy]

@@joedude667 lol

[@jaimeeugeniomunoz8323]

joedude667 that's dissapointing thou

[@josey7854]

Sounds like maturity and wisdom to me.

[@ianmcphee5650]

Loved the band madly from 1999 to 2007 . Gave them a complete rest after John left and was on holiday in the canaries in 2019 and rediscovered the connection and emotion with them and then before I know it johns back !!! Yeeesssss!!

[@TheLouisBarnes]

So you refused to listen to Josh then?

[@ianmcphee5650]

@@TheLouisBarnes no I wouldn’t say that I disliked Josh or his playing . He’s talented in his own right and seems like a good guy. Ime just a huge John fan that’s all . I actually loved the track raindance Maggie

[@ianmcphee5650]

@@TheLouisBarnes after nearly 20 years of listening to them loads I gave mysejf a break from listening to the band .. not Josh personally

[@TheLouisBarnes]

@@ianmcphee5650 I can respect that. The John-era undoubtedly put them on the map! You definitely should check out the Josh tracks though! “I’m Beside You” is probably his most underrated work- even if it doesn’t sound like the same incarnation of the band, it’s great its own way, in my opinion

[@josephbelford4163]

This gets me really excited about what he’s going to bring the Chili Peppers. Him talking about how he feels he can resurrect and expand on rock music like he is doing with jungle... what a time to be alive.

[@JackTheOtherOne]

Exactly how I felt when he said that... what he will push the Chili Peppers to is anyone's guess and we have no idea what it will sound like but with Frusciante's essence back with the band and him being rejunevated and ready to invent and expand, HOLY SHIT I'm excited

[@AnodyneHipsterInfluencer]

Yeah... woohoo...

[@ignaciocorzo4323]

Also the engineering could be like in a another level with John

[@Egoblivion]

What happened to the genre-term "IDM?" Other than it sounding a bit pretentious (Intelligent Dance Music), all those guys, Aphex Twin, Squarepusher, Autechre, Venetian Snares, etc used to be called IDM...and Trickfinger sounds fits right in with those guys. It is way more expansive and transcends Jungle, which is more like just an erratic version of Drum & Bass.

[@VeryHairyKrishna]

JF reaches me in a way that no other recording artist does. Dude has serious talent, but more than that he's real, and obviously cares about his audience.

[@mateusgottschallesa3298]

I agree with you and also i love the way he approaches music as an artistic thing, not as an merchandise

[@trevorharlan4136]

He seems so inspired right now! I can’t wait for the new album

[@Dizzle7771]

John Frusciante has finally seen what us fans have seen in him the entire time. The emotion of his song writing and guitar playing is second to none. I can't wait to hear his work on the next RHCP album!

[@Gustavo-ze8ye]

Just hearing his voice, we can see he's different at this time. John is back and big than ever!!

[@rexstil]

such an introspective interview. lots of self reflection its really cool to see. John will always be one of my biggest inspirations for my music and I'll rock my asterisk tattoo til the day I die.

[@roberttowner6326]

cant fkg wait for the next album and shows. but as much as im impatient about hearing it, i dont want them to rush it. i want them to take their time and make the best they can!

[@levelanchorage]

I feel like most Frusciante fans on youtube are international, that's pretty cool

[@spacemonkey4811]

That they are, truly global.

[@fredhothotfred6288]

from Colombia here

[@caio_fabeni]

Brazil here

[@fesa276]

Argentina here

[@danielc1291]

México here

[@cbtrippin]

Johnny finally came back to clean it up 😎

[@juama9691]

I hope he so clean it too good because Even if Josh made a great job especially in the getaway but the Thing not was the same the style and energy

[@Rodolka]

Clean it up Johnnyyyy

[@jounhahill5621]

Llegó para mejorarlo todo

[@maxroy5246]

Bee bleebadoo bleep bleepadoo bleep bleeboo bleep bleebaboo bleooo bleee bleoooo bleee blee bleooooo blooo 😂

[@jjjaaappprrr]

Clean it up what? The last album was pretty good

[@eagleeyeproductions2317]

The energy and emotion he exudes when he plays live is just unbelievable, it's like his emotions are just pouring out of his guitar. Pretty special stuff......

[@nikdrown]

I am thrilled he’s back with RHCP but his early solo stuff and especially The Empyrean are some of my favorite albums of all time

[@ahairybeanbag4753]

yeah Shadows Collide also, those two albums are crazy good

[@davidchad77]

John just seems like he is completely opening up and showing us his vulnerability by being expressing raw honesty about his feelings and emotions. It’s beautiful to share these insights in his interviews.

[@crabbtrixexp]

love to hear john talking at the moment, it really sounds like he's healing, and growing at the moment, and it comes across in these interviews

[@nielsschenk9413]

interesting conversation, nice that he says he has now listened differently to the music of his periods in the band. Not as a member but as an outsider and realized that there is such a magical connection musically with chad, anthony and flea and him. I'm also really looking forward to the new album and to see them again next year at PinkPop!

[@ricobonifacio1095]

him and flea literally have the same voice. you cant unhear it.

[@LicenciadoVarelaOficial]

not really

[@CallowaySchmidt]

You can tell theyve been around each other recently. We tend to talk like the people we surround ourselves with. He's definitely hitting a similar tenor as Flea.

[@blakeandcamp]

@@LicenciadoVarelaOficial Their normal speaking voice is absolutely similar. It's undeniable. Singing voice, not so much, but that's not what OP is referring to.

[@grantmills4184]

Definitely sounds pretty similar

[@Labyrinth1010]

“Literally”

[@brentloy131]

Finally, John Fruisciante realizes what’s we and everyone in the world has been trying to tell him since the beginning of time

[@charlieaydin1377]

Saviour, venice queen, road trippin, dont forget me, this velvet glove, songs like these are some of the best ever written by any band imo. And they all belong to the era John is discussing. Welcome home mate, weve missed you so much, and we're ready for more songs to carry us the next 20 yeara

[@carysfaerie]

Not normal by any means..it got me through some bad health times..a year and a half in the same hospital bed...all the interviews about creativity etc meant so much to be able to hear....I feel much more hope for rock than I would’ve otherwise but I’ve been deep-sea diving for shining pearls...and there are some corkers...absolutely

[@matheus.pinheiro.97]

I think about his new wife showing him the Slane Castle's comment section where people compare him to God and talk about how they love him so much, and he is like "oh, they really love me"

[@jman12849]

i think he would be put off by that more than anything

[@adityarajganeju]

Did this actually happen?

[@naylor2006]

I’d love to explain to John why I thought Slane Castle was so good and hear his perspective on certain moments and why he performed so well on that night. Sometimes he is kinda off form and strangely I like that because he plays from the heart and like he said about Jimi, you could tell through when he was playing when he was pissed off or sad etc. Cause some days his playing blows your mind, not technically but something else.

[@roxanalandaverde4778]

His is really married?

[@adityarajganeju]

@@roxanalandaverde4778 No

[@shellywilkerson6864]

Thank's John it's good to hear from you. I'm 52 yrs young and I've never been to a concert. When all this Covid ever gets under control, I really want RHCP to be my first. Please help make this happen. Take Care!!!

[@baddriverslasvegas3312]

Oh wow, I hope you get to see them next year. Best of luck to you

[@ShowsOn]

This was the most fascinating part of the interview. It is wonderful to hear him say that he listened to his old RHCP albums and felt so proud of them.

[@clarenceparents222]

I fucking love John. Im so fucking glad he is back

[@xlr-mf8zh]

He is aware of his greatness finally....he is so humble...no one ever will be another John Frusciante

[@brownsfan7753]

John’s playing is the icing on the cake in the band!! Absolutely fantastic player!!

[@rudyo8409]

John" your a gift" Thank you.

[@AndrewKarczewski]

I hope John keeps giving more and more interviews...

[@juanfruscio5383]

TE AMO Jhon Frusciante..!! ❤💓con todo mi corazón!!

[@RHCPtv1]

❤😁

[@NickyNustar]

Stadium Arcadium is my favourite Chili's album, and I've been a huge fan since BSSM. It's staggeringly good modern music. Well done, and thrilled to hear the next.

[@MichaelSmith-gd1ig]

Kudos to the interviewer for letting him speak

[@loneranger8343]

He still feels like certain genre of music can not be so exhausted and dead and can offer something fresh and new. That is really good to hear. Man lives music.

[@bgierat]

Over time, things finally sunk in for him. A real evolution of maturity here. Nice to hear his reflections about it all. He’s a great guitarist.

[@matthewj.ennam.d.7059]

John Frusicante re-joining the RHCP (again!) is a dream come true for many a Chili fan, myself included. His songwriting, his backing vocals and his magic juju take the Chilis from an okay band to one of the greatest bands on the face of the earth. I can't wait to get my hands on their next album!

[@gomezpoquito1236]

Wow! He finally realised, that he and the RHCP is great, and had a big influence on lots of people! :D

[@allstar930]

This actually makes me feel really good and positive. I'm really stoked that John is back.

[@el_juan]

This is John realizing he has always been a legend and created magic for other people. Not just cuz of his music, but he as a person... just legendary. My idol

[@Limettengrün]

thank u so much for posting this. could hear him speaking for days..

[@nicholasvacca1613]

I’m so glad you’re back John. I was sad when you left but accepted that you needed to keep growing and exploring but thank you for coming back at a time when I need your guitar playing in my life.

[@liberty9387]

John's evolution ❤️🌶🎸

[@NettO_SCCP]

The man is back! The Legend! The prodigious boy! John Frusciante.

[@landonp4726]

As long as John is alive rock music ain’t dead

[@landonp4726]

Brian Stevens you mean life

[@eneascaceres]

Is this man that wise as it seems to me? Que grande John

[@effiemars_]

He is

[@ronenmargolin5701]

Oh man that was a treat for me to hear him shed some light on his return and where he's evolved at musically! Props for the upload! Peace, John! Peace Peppers! Peace fans! LOVE YOU ALL!

[@luvsnowblading1618]

John you’re not a marketing you’re true music 🎶 and I’m so........excited your bk in the band......Josh did good ........!!!!!!!! Pure magic flowing with this band to our ears 🎶👂👂🎶

[@kronosbeats9934]

Great to hear his toughts about their earlier albums. Interesting to hear that he didn't realize he was in the middle of something so big. Maybe that's why he sounded so great, because he was playing without ego

[@funkylentil6966]

Aww. yea. Good boi understanding his value. There's just something in Johns guitar playing that i've felt since i was a child and became addicted to. Just amazing energy and love. Can't wait until 'Maya' is out. I've already pre-ordered ^w^

[@catythatzall4now]

I’m so glad you’re back

[@jodymcgrath9306]

Lovely to hear him talk so much. He got to hear what we hear as fans, how amazing must that feel. Also.. he mentions being asked to join the band again, always assumed it was him asking to come back

[@Iamgavrilo]

The most honest musician in last 30 years

[@Peppers19781978]

He gave it all up twice. Left the big money, big spotlight behind. I admire that greatly. Most couldn't walk away like that. Of course the first time was a lot of ignorance, immaturity and drugs that made that decision for him and thankfully he overcame those demons. The second time he returned they were bigger than ever. Again walked away on top. This time, his return was just as surprising as the last but he was at peace with his life and music now. When he returned 23 years ago he was still coming out of his drug issues. Now the 3rd time he has grown and matured even more. Is able to look back, reflect on what he created and can love and connect to it even more. So excited to see what they do on this next album,. GO AWAY VIRUS!

[@Series7Guy]

Right on John. You have always, always been on my short list of great guitarists. And you are correct in that the chemistry that you have with RHCP is something that you just cannot buy. I hope that you enjoy it this time around because when you guys are happy, you make everyone else happy too.

[@gazebyrne33]

Great to hear John again, really insightful interview, can’t wait to hear what he has in store for us. Cheers for uploading. 🙏

[@ascosta]

As much as I loved when I heard he was back with the RHCP, I don't understand why he is re-joining them, to be honest. His mind and creative energy are clearly somewhere else if you listen to his interview in its entirety. He talks about guitar playing and rock music almost like it's something from a distant past and he had to "flush it out of his system", as he said in the interview.

[@JohnyHimalaya]

He says ‘God-given’ about the talent he and Flea have when playing with each other. I believe that there could be no better description of their ability to complement each other musically.

[@geraldgamble6740]

I can't wait to HEAR JON SING WITH ANTHONY. His voice has a age and wisdom to it,i honestly can't wait.

John, you interviews are great so imagine what your music is. You are a musician.

[@RedDogs48]

To answer your question on how much is your talent and how much is marketing and promotion that keeps all your music still very much loved and popular, it’s 100% your talent combined with the talent of the 3 amazing musicians that make up the RHCP. You complement eachothers like no other members of a band do. Love to se that that spirit and love and passion is still within the band and the band members. We’re expecting again great things from you guys! No pressure...:) And yeah, the way you dive into other music styles and in the end master them like you do is amazing and you have been blessed with tons of talent and we love you for sharing it with us.

[@nuke97]

Intresting to hear him also call out rock music as on its last legs. Sounds like he plans to really push the envelope with RHCP. He mentioned jungle beats...excited.

[@MrTisjeboy]

Yes he has been making jungle recently, I wouldn't expect it to pop up at the RHCP 😄

[@G-gnome]

John is the trendsetter. Where he goes, the world follows.

[@deathkampdrone]

Yeah, funk rock is HUGE everywhere...

[@meredithr9824]

Now I'm REALLY excited about the new record.

[@mokachulis]

"......And then he rose from death and his legend became larger than life..." John Frusciante, clearer than ever, sharp as a tac, alive and well. Beautiful.

[@saintcaine1fan]

I love listening to the older music they made

[@annecolette714]

I was ecstatic when I heard John returned to the band. It was like a broken family was back together. I'm so pleased to hear his voice. No, he does not sound just like Flea 🙂 He is unique and sounds fresh and rejuvenated. He speaks so eloquently now it makes my heart happy. My brother died suddenly in May and RHCP has helped me through so many difficult times in my life. Music is such a powerful force.

[@synthoelectro]

Remember their first album I heard in 91, Blood Sugar Sex Magik, amazing song work.

[@ToppaliniTube]

we can't let rock music die!

[@monikaszymanowska5142]

Love his voice range: falsetto singing, acid-drinker speaking:-)

[@lukas_bass_83]

Jungle music + RHCP grooves: It could be something awesome or something really fucked up. I hope they bring back BSSM and OHM funk rock rap.

[@roddydykes7053]

John’s still every bit the nut he was beginning since the height of his heroin recluse days, it’s so great to hear his thoughts again, finally about as refined as ever. Fingers crossed for another miracle come-back album from them all together again.

[@baddriverslasvegas3312]

John is and has been eccentric for all of his life. LOL ❤

[@harleyavery7675]

Great guitar player his work is very appreciated

[@williamkenny6383]

They made some of the best music that's ever been written and didnt even realize it. There is no other band I have listened to as much as RHCP besides maybe Zeppelin and that's some good company.

[@boorex4203]

I enjoy how he mentions what he felt when he heard the Chili Peppers before joining.

[@roseault6335]

He is just so incredibly talented xxx

[@fairytotheworldi.a.m9823]

one of the rays of sunshine in a darkish year...John...

[@Lynchfan88]

I became a true Peppers fan in late summer, '89 when a good friend introduced me to the 'Mother's Milk' record and I became a fan right then. That record introduced us to Chad Smith & John Frusciante. BOTH dudes are awesome players and I'm very happy that John's back in the fold.

[@azurebarrels3754]

I remember the day John got the job to play with the Chili Peppers. He told me this while we were playing pin ball at Raji's one night. He was a goofy - lanky 18-year-old (we both were) who I'd see at shows, Scream, what not and I didn't believe him. Then I saw him hanging out with Anthony at Raji's and went, 'oh, guess he's the new guitar player.' Cool to have him back as the band doesn't sound the same without him.

[@baddriverslasvegas3312]

Our buddy still has the recording of John leaving him a message on his phone recorder about getting into the 🌶's

[@florian5560]

@@baddriverslasvegas3312 that’s so cool!! it sounds like such an invaluable piece of rock history-maybe you could ask your friend if he could upload it? no pressure.

[@briden91]

The boy sounds like he’s in a fresh state

[@geletmote]

10 years holiday, youd think so

[@williampaolino6312]

Wow so glad I found this. John your work and your music is timeless, and I know personally means a lot to me and a lot of other people I know. We are all looking forward to having you back. I saw you once live with the band during stadium Arcadium tour and def can’t wait to hear the new music you guys are going to make! 🤘🏼

[@djjazzyjeff1232]

I just one day want to meet John and tell him, "I appreciate you, man." My life is better because of the things that John Frusciante has brought to the world. I could get more deep and more corny and make him feel uncomfortable, but I feel like a simple, "I appreciate you" would go a long way.

[@MS-it9vv]

I’m with you. It feels really good to hear him acknowledging that he understands what he’s meant to so many of us. And this probably sounds dumb but he’s also a great role model- if a person can come back from what he did, which is damned near a resurrection, and go on to achieve greatness AGAIN, then we should all be so lucky.

[@elyaqui5324]

Thats awesome flea and johns souls are definitely connected

[@JohnSummerford]

This is so great to hear.

[@MS-it9vv]

Jesus Frusciante has grown old and wise. And I cannot wait to hear what he chooses to deliver with RHCP this time. It’s always interesting to hear what he says, and it’s great to know that he’s starting to understand how most of us think of his work. Also cool to hear him talk about his musical soulmate Flea.

[@oldman7452]

I am really happy John is back. Josh was/is a great guitarist and the music is still great. Can't wait to hear from RHCP releasing a new album. BSSM was the first album I heard by RHCP and I was hooked. I do also miss Hilel, he was awesome.

[@kekksy]

can't wait to see them perform live again

[@jaazielegarciahernandez2035]

My all time favorite guitar player

[@trschin]

Once the marketing machine fades... time has a way of sorting out the truly great players...John IS one of the true greats!

[@AH-zs5hf]

Listening to this, I can’t believe that he has only just realised that we all love the Chili peppers!?! I feel like I want to (gently) shake him and say “Dude, you f’ing rock. You make the world better when the band is together!”.

[@alinegross3693]

I can listen to him for hours and hours ♥️

[@erengulumser2414]

I am very excited for live shows.

[@adecook8282]

I’ll still be listening to it in 30 years time too. 🤘