John Frusciante of the Red Hot Chili Peppers | Broken Record (Hosted by Rick Rubin)

Today is the start of a month-long run of episodes in celebration of the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ newest album, "Unlimited Love." We kick things off with Rick Rubin in conversation with the Chili Peppers' guitarist, John Frusciante. If you’re a diehard fan you know why the release of their new album is so exciting. "Unlimited Love" is their first record with John in 16 years.
In this episode, you’ll hear John tell Rick about his deep musical exploration as a young guitar player. He also talks about how he fell in love with the Chili Peppers as a teenager, and what it was like joining the band he’d become such a big fan of at just 18 years-old. And in the end, John and Rick are joined by a very special guest.
Part Two of this conversation continues on the next episode . . .
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ABOUT RICK RUBIN
Frederick Jay “Rick” Rubin is an American record producer and former co-president of Columbia Records. Along with Russell Simmons, he is the co-founder of Def Jam Recordings and also established American Recordings. With the Beastie Boys, LL Cool J, Public Enemy, Geto Boys, and Run-DMC, Rick helped popularize hip-hop music.
In 2007, MTV called him “the most important producer of the last 20 years,” and the same year he was named one of Time's 100 Most Influential People in the World.
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[@MdhLV]

This is pure gold! You get a glimpse of how John really is because he's talking to Rubin. And Rubin obviously is a great listener and easy to talk to. I Wish John would write a book.

[@mrmans484]

This interview is almost making me as happy as hearing him play and song does. SO GOOD. and yea man, for real. He needs to right a book.

[@chrisberrymanalo]

I would buy it so fast

[@ryanjohnclary]

Me too!!!!

[@KernuTheWise]

ooooh i knoooow that it's soooolid goooold

[@szczypi0rek]

@@KernuTheWise this chorus keeps repeating in my head the whole day. Found this track as soon as I woke up and it made my day

[@jayflash9051]

After all those years apart, for John to tell Anthony that he was born to be in the band legit had me in tears. He’s not wrong.

[@jorgearriola5304]

41:50 It's so funny hearing John speak like that, it sounds like an excited little kid talking about his favorite singer/artist, it's so sweet

[@mrmans484]

This is absolutely beautiful. I've never heard john sound so comfortable during an interview. Holy fuck I love that man.

[@ryanschlanser1657]

💯

[@dmitrijsivanovs4707]

He must be feeling Rubin as a family member. I think this conversation is well in his comfort zone.

[@AnaTorres-oy9gw]

Plus lots of years of his brain healing from the drug use

[@mrmans484]

@@AnaTorres-oy9gw facts.

[@funkymonk5344]

@@AnaTorres-oy9gw no needed to mentioned this but thanks

[@140bigdaddy]

This is a real interview, letting John talk without being interrupted, so awesome to hear the insight

[@Billkwando]

I was afraid it was an April Fool's joke!

[@billmesheimer1513]

Exactly, the talk show hosts never let their guests finish their thoughts and then it's a commercial

[@Billkwando]

@@billmesheimer1513 Any and every Howard Stern interview.

[@Iceis_Phoenix]

The guitarist John Frusiante is a murderer. He gave River Phoenix a fatal drink at the Viper Room in 1993. He never got River help he died. John is an awful untrustworthy person. He is a 🐍 slithering. Evil and cold. Thats why he went ito hiding for years

[@gorutra]

Until Anthony showed up

[@xiaco8309]

As a guitarist, JF is my biggest idol. He's been through hell and back. Scar Tissue is an amazing book that I recommend to everyone. Really let me see into who he is as a person and musician. Love this guy

[@ericjones2659]

I went to Jr. Jigh and High school with John. I went to his house in Jr. High because I wanted to learn how to play "Run to the Hills" by Iron Maiden. When he tried to teach me the song I just sat my guitar down and watched his magic at 15 years old. I remember he loved Zappa. He also told me at that age that he would be famous one day. Boy is he ever. So happy for him.

[@lisafoster9190]

Wow what a memory!

[@NoChrReq]

This is probably the most satisfactory interview ever with John Frusciante and also Anthony. Thank you Rick Rubin for asking exactly the same questions that I had in my mind! You asked the right questions at the right time and made him and Anthony reveal even more, never interrupted and let the interviewee talk. Didn't know you were an amazing host, thank you!

[@graysingleton6456]

He’s done some cool interviews with other musicians as well

[@stefrea7319]

Satisfactory? Satisfying u mean?!

[@NoChrReq]

@@stefrea7319 exactly. I am not a native speaker, be kind to excuse :)

[@Shockaroo]

You couldn't be more right on every count. Great interview!. -And extra points to you for being kind.to the grammar troll. 😇

[@Iceis_Phoenix]

The guitarist John Frusiante is a murderer. He gave River Phoenix a fatal drink at the Viper Room in 1993. He never got River help he died. John is an awful untrustworthy person. He is a 🐍 slithering. Evil and cold. He let an angel die

[@sc2057l]

'Pat Smear was one of the reasons I started playing guitar' That's golden. Who doesn't love Pat?

[@leonelpepper3536]

I never expected John to say that

[@andypike1234]

Even better. He said "the main" reason! ;)

[@PETERODZZ]

I know, right ?

[@HBC423]

John really is one of the greatest guitarists of all time

[@Koubiak]

the term has been thrown around for so many years it feels to me it lost its meaning. But John is truly the most raw, honest, talented guitarist, probably second only to Jimi Hendrix.

[@Ottophil]

@@Koubiak just because terms get thrown around alot doesnt mean its wrong.

[@Koubiak]

@@glaubenix1179 that’s your takeaway from this single comment?

[@tombystander]

@@Koubiak ya it is

[@andysmith6218]

Bit of a stretch but yeah, he is good and he does sorta have his own signature sound.

[@CharlieGeorge_]

As a 30yo fan who had exhausted just about all the JF/RHCP content there is over the last 15 years, I can't articulate how satisfying/insightful/gripping this interview is; ironic considering how JF is directly responsible for my (somehow successful) pursuit as a professional writer.

[@johnk7267]

How did he impact your writing career?

[@CharlieGeorge_]

@@johnk7267 Hey, looking back to circa-2006/7 I'd take the intense emotions I felt from his music and write angsty teenage poetry endlessly; I also found his Niandra LaDes period super powerful and was drawn towards the idea of creating art at the lowest depths of self-destruction (says a lot about me haha). I then went into music journalism & social media mgmt and survived a bunch of rock bottom moments in the process. Big love to anyone else who feels eternally tethered to/grateful for this remarkable dude ✌️

[@nutegunray5402]

@@CharlieGeorge_ damn Charlie you’re a really wholesome dude. I wish you the best.

[@CharlieGeorge_]

@@nutegunray5402 Haha thank you my man, far from wholesome but 100% a better person thanks to JF

[@nickalexander323]

Same... same 🙏🏼

[@materialistadialectico4884]

Rick Rubin is not an interviewer. He's a music psychologist.

[@NoticerOfficial]

Rick Freud Rubin

[@HabanosChris]

word

[@sergiopino3516]

So accurate

[@babushkachopsuey7381]

Rick Rubin is a music genius. Love his style love his work love his genius

[@ThaTurdBurglar]

Naww.. he's just a Pisces 😉💖😅

[@elbeto191291]

I feel like this is the first time I heard John talking freely and without pause, and from "teenager John" perspective, also enjoying himself. I loved this and can't wait for the next episodes!

[@leof2497]

I've never seen John so comfortable in an "interview". And I've seen many of them.

[@edybocman76]

Because he is whit two dudes he know for about 30 years ago

[@sebastianfallman9876]

Probably a combination of Rubin being an excellent listener/friend and John being in a much better place than he's been before. I know that we can't know for sure but it truly feels like he's finely found himself and hopefully gets to live out his life stress free making the music he wants to make and together with the rest of the band sharing that love of music so few others can.

[@meloderieugif2294]

@@sebastianfallman9876 I think he is a shy person but as we grow old we get more experience and confidence , so now he feels better to speak in public and share his opinions. During the second time he was on the band he was still recovering from his drug abuse period so maybe his appearance and voice would make him feel uncomfortable in front of cameras.

[@Gromper69]

It makes me glad to hear how good John sounds.

[@400_billion_suns]

Yeah, his mental clarity in this interview seems to be back to what it was in his pre-drug years. Really great to hear him so focused and sounding healthy.

[@BGatts666]

@@400_billion_suns Yep, and he sounds more and more like Flea too.

[@GildedPoo]

He literally sounds like he did too many years of heroin.. oh wait....

[@diegosotomiranda4107]

@@GildedPoo thats not the point genius, hes arround 50 too and having that background (His heroin and coke addiction) to be this clear while talking and how healthy he looks now shows his improvement

[@GildedPoo]

@@diegosotomiranda4107 He doesn't look or sound healthy at all, he looks 60 and sounds like he's 70. My Grandmother sounds more clear than he does.

[@stevenmonte7397]

I love how John and Anthony recall all these stories with such accurate, similar details.

[@BootsORiley]

Even tho it’s been THIRTY years!

[@retsof4916]

Intelligent people

[@victor260698]

exactly my thoughts!! and despite being on heavy substances at the time, they still remember it to the point? amazing!

[@kb9450]

If you read the dirt by Motley Crue that isn't the case 🤣😂🤣

[@rishabhaniket1952]

The encyclopaedic knowledge of music and the near perfect memory of events and emotions is mesmerising.

[@caspercarson]

I feel like Flea's personality must've rubbed off the most on John, unless they're just naturally similar, but the way that they speak and describe their experiences is so similar, very humble, thoughtful, loving and empathetic dudes.

[@dalaisetiawan9824]

theyre def connected

[@nym053]

Exactly. Because he sounds exactly like Flea to me in this recording in comparison to his voice in other interviews. I was like "wait what? Isn't this Flea? What's going on?" Hahaha. I guess this is one of those things that just happens subcondiously when spending a lot of time together with someone you really adore and to a certain extend look up to.

[@blakeandcamp]

IMO they've been speaking in a very similar fashion for a long time. If you go back and listen to their interviews during the Stadium Arcadium era it's pretty evident. John used to seem to have a lot of thoughts in his head but had trouble getting them out in a coherent manner in interviews, but now he seems to be much more relaxed. But even then, Flea and John have always had a similar cadence of speaking and introspection.

[@gabrielevion7055]

This is a thing between musicians you basically end up speaking in the same notes and key...

[@dalaisetiawan9824]

@@blakeandcamp Yes I love how well spoken he is now. Its a lot easier to listen to because before he struggled to get it out like you said.

[@aurwood68]

Hearing John Frusciante voice is so comforting..

[@xlr-mf8zh]

This man is so chill now. I hope someone does a movie on his life. He is so other worldly. I really think he will be celebrated during this tour. God bless this man and the rest of the guys. This is priceless.

[@diegosotomiranda4107]

His live sure would make a damn great movie if its threated with honesty and respect, sadly those movies tends to bastardize or idealize the arstist, never seem too relatable and usually change pivotal or crude things to not make the audience umconfortable, John has great hights But at the same Time deep lows, and then bounce back again, It would need a sensible director to do It propperly

[@jennb8203]

He is! I saw them this weekend and the crowd went insane for him!

[@diaz6884]

@@diegosotomiranda4107 Darren Aronofsky would be perfect.

[@TheyreStillOutThere]

An absolute goldmine for the longtime fan of the Chili Peppers and John, in all of his mystery and enigmatic ways of being. It has always been impossible to get him to casually chat about the band, the old days, and just telling stories like this in interviews. I never, ever thought I'd be privy to this kind of casual conversation with John Frusciante. It is such a treat to see him loose and just shooting the shit. I could go on and on about how cool this is, man. Thanks Rick!

[@chelleb3055]

John is so special but so is Rick Rubin! I just hope he knows how grateful we are to him for everything!!

[@YareYareYaroze]

I really really need someone to interview John about how he sees his solo work from the 2000’s to the the Empyrean. I still can hear him say « it feels so good to share this music with people » on the ATP live and then never play a single solo show ever again.

[@afxtwinreverb]

Yes I expected more of that in this interview and not a biopic. I don't care about doing another solo show again, it's his personal decision, but I would love to hear about his works, or himself as an artist.

[@BootsORiley]

And ATP Live was SO good

[@kasandragonzalez4894]

I remember that very well also - disappointing for all of us - but I wonder if it’s an unrealized sadness for him too. Like he doesn’t remember exactly what he’s missing until he plays out again. And so if he never plays out again he’s never as sad to not do it. If that was articulated at all clearly.

[@ByevTlh]

This was great interview, John sounds more wisely and healthy. Thanks God he came back again

[@kadazee]

Again...and again lol

[@RyanHeitz]

This is great. With interviewers who care about creativity and love music, John does amazing interviews.

[@szabo5588]

Hearing this mans voice is like hearing a friend talk. His music really helped me through some dark times. I'm thankful for Josh and his contributions to RHCP and Dot Hacker but John being back in the band (and making guitar oriented music) is a dream come true. Already got my tickets for the world tour. :)

[@ioncewasmikey]

He sounds like Flea lol but similar vibe too

[@Chillin648]

I love how chilled John sounds! He is such an interesting person to listen to. He should do some lectures on music. That would be awesome

[@truefunksoul8638]

Check out his video interview from The Heart Is A Drum Machine film if you haven't seen it.

[@presinald]

@@truefunksoul8638 I second this, great video

[@lemsip207]

I don't think he's extroverted enough. Flea could do that.

[@lemsip207]

I loved that in one interview he described auditioning Chad Smith and that the other three tried to give him the audition from hell because they didn't think Chad would fit into the band being much taller and heavier than them. Then Chad said one of John's guitar strings broke and he changed it really quickly mid song.

[@groundguitar]

One of the best John Frusciante interviews I've ever listened to. Thanks Rick for taking an effort to have all these stories out there. Lots of people love John.

[@Iceis_Phoenix]

John Frusiante is a murderer. He gave River Phoenix a fatal drink at the Viper Room in 1993. He never got River help he died. John is an awful untrustworthy person. He is a 🐍 slithering. Evil and cold.

[@Orion_Miller]

John sounds great! He's really recovered fully in his ability to speak clearly in real time, after struggling with that since the mid 90's

[@enriquealonso2412]

That’s actually a really good point. Because even on the stadium arcadium era John was not as clear as on this interview

[@coldacre]

that’s the most satisfying thing about this interview. I don’t think their new album is inspired in any way… they sound like a band going through the motions… but to hear John speak like he’s 19 again… is really beautiful. he sounds completely healed

[@Vespa123]

stupid comment. hes been able to talk 'normally' for decades

[@Yourbankaccount]

Bullshit. Dude has been probably struggling with social anxiety/or he's an introvert. He happens to talk very comfortably around people he knows & likes personally

[@copyrightcharacter1166]

Well to be fair, in the 90s he was probably coming to terms with the fact that he killed River Phoenix

[@noahpersichetti1343]

I keep going back to these interviews my obsession with John and the band keeps growing as I become a musician myself. And love hearing Rick a legend picking their brains and recalling memories, is just amazing.

[@VLKV_loves_you]

my #1 favorite musician, such an amazing human. We’re so lucky to have John’s music, especially as the connection with flea & rhcp, such a good time for long time fans to hear them together again

[@vishalsingh-yj8bk]

I want to put this out there. Maybe I won't get a chance to tell him this personally, in this lifetime. John you saved my life!. You can hear all the petrucci's and slash's of the world. Guitarists with impeccable techniques but I can guarantee this. No fucking guitarist on this earth, who has ever lived can touch your soul like this man does. Thank you John. I know this in my heart that you are enlightened and going to Empyrean.

[@mrmans484]

YEEEEESSSSSSSSSS!!!!!

[@jupitermoongauge4055]

Your comment is precisely why I had a negative view of John Frusciante. All this crap about him being the best guitarist on earth because you happen to like him. That, is an insanely self centred , self important point of view. Yep, Frusciante is a great guitar player, but the best ever ? I can think of a dozen in as many seconds who wipe the floor with him. Better than Hendrix ? Better than Jimmy Page ? However, listening to to this interview has made me realise it's not his fault, it's the childishness of some of his worshippers

[@austinmartin6489]

Why are you knocking someone for their opinion on a musician? This whole conversation about who’s the best guitarist is pointless, because we all feel different and are touched in different ways by music.

[@vishalsingh-yj8bk]

@@jupitermoongauge4055 Bro I'm sure you live in the west and a native English speaker. I'm from India BTW, English is not my mother tongue . It seems like you cannot comprehend plain English. I have specifically mentioned the supposed greats like petrucci et al. I have heard them all. Brilliant artistry and technique but BUT scar tissue, I could have lied, wet sand would break your heart in ways that one cannot even imagine.

[@bradharvy13]

@@vishalsingh-yj8bk you right, it's not "what you play, isn't how you play it?" John isn't clean. He isn't fast, but he , like many blues players, can take one note and just keep moving you with it, alone. He's not the best ever, but every once in a while he is the best!

[@ryanschlanser1657]

Holy shit, this conversation felt like it was over in 5 minutes. I could listen to John for days! Can't wait for next week

[@NiftyDimensions]

Shadows Collide With People, Curtains, The Will To Death, DC E.P., The Empyrean...need I say more?!?! So happy to hear John playing guitar and singing again :) ❤

[@RPostVideos]

Well, you missed a few albums! ❤️

[@BootsORiley]

Not even a nod to my favorite record of his, To Record Only Water For Ten Days Ataxia - Automatic Writing, and the Brown Bunny EP are great, too. I’m sure Nifty already knows all this because Nifty likes the DC EP, so i know for sure that Nifty knows what's up. But those three records i mentioned have to be mentioned in the same breath as the other albums they named.

[@NiftyDimensions]

​@@BootsORiley 🙌Hell yeah, Good call! So crazy he's back!!!

[@BootsORiley]

@@NiftyDimensions so crazy, dude. to put it into perspective, kids who were born while John was recording Stadium are now learning how to drive vehicles!

[@yogamabayu]

SCWP is my favorite

[@fruhentus4437]

Rick is such a good interviewer. He lets people talk . He listens ,which is not always the case with interviewers

[@jubba4623]

i guess thats why his approach as a producer is special as well

[@Kitty-qh7ds]

He’s not here to interfere.

[@penske1]

Coming from a fan since the early 90s, this is the most interesting interview I've ever heard from anyone in the band. So many stories I've never heard before. Also, Rick is an awesome interviewer. I'm glad I found this!

[@user-vf1yo8sh6f]

Anthony “You cannot harm the bush” Kiedis

[@nathanielcortez1308]

I love when John talks about frank zappa and captain beefheart

[@gus5918]

Frusciante is probably my favorite guitar player. Hearing him talk about his influences is transcending. If i ever get good enough I wanna speak about him the way he does about his guitar idols

[@Bauerfeldt]

This is simply amazing. As far as I can see, John is way more confortable when there's not cameras around and this is cool! I could watch this for hours.

[@nvammers9682]

Listen

[@Lebowski55]

This is one of the best interviews of a chili pepper that I’ve heard. I would’ve like to hear some questions about John’s solo work though

[@ryanschlanser1657]

Might come up in the 2nd half of the interview next week

[@mateoito8266]

his solo work is way more interesting than the full rhcp discog

[@krisk5585]

I love this interview with John because it's refreshing to hear him say the things that all chili pepper fans know. I forget what point he says it but he "stopped doing what he thought great guitarists should do" and started just making music that spoke to him. To me, that is why John is probably still the most underrated guitar player in all of music. He could come in and just melt your face off, as he's done live to me about 10 times (yes, i was fully erect) and he has a bunch of times on stadium arcadia, etc, but he doesn't have to. He can put together beautifully simple tunes and melodies that aren't these overly complex speed metal guitar god patterns where you're basically saying: "look how fast i can move my fingers." He can do that too, but he doesn't have to - which is the shit.

[@um3899]

I've been to many concerts in my life, lots of them, from the mid-80s onwards, but nothing compares to seeing RHCP on the Mother's Milk tour at a small venue, the experience was exactly how Frusciante describes seeing them the first time, it was an incredible energy I've only ever felt at that show, everyone in the place was joyously jumping around uncontrollably, we were one with the band and with each other just freaking out, I'm usually reserved and an observer at shows but I danced the whole time without any self-consciousness it was incredible

[@joestaples9901]

Can’t express into words what rhcp means to my childhood and growing up, so many great memories listening to John’s solos

[@Tomogeny]

Got a lump in my throat from Rick's description at 17:09. I saw the Chili Peppers yesterday and this was exactly what it felt like. I vividly remember this moment at the end of These Are The Ways where I was in the moshpit and made eye contact with this one dude and we just shouted the lyrics in ecstacy at each other. Nothing else existed at that moment. When they played Soul to Squeeze the pit immediately died and I couldn't help but shed a tear. Some other dudes next to me who I was bashing against just moments ago were also breaking down crying because of how beautiful this moment was. I'm so grateful to these guys for giving people these experiences that transcend beyond mundane life ♥️

[@make7919]

Rick Rubin is such a great host! He asks questions that the interviewees seem to enjoy and just lets them talk it’s gr8

[@DIGITAL7Media]

I was a junior high skater in the mid 80's. Loved my Thrasher magazine. Saw a photo of a band in the music section and and they looked like they were having a blast and dressed in fun costumes. I took up the guitar and this man has been an influence in my guitar playing my entire life along with all the other guitar greats. Blood Sugar Sex Magic is one of the best albums. So happy I have ben able to see him and the band create music through out my entire life. Thank you John. Thank you.

[@andrevlok9932]

Rick the record you produced for them that dropped today, is a fucking masterpiece both in production and musicality. Thank you for your pursuit.

[@diaz6884]

Are you excited for return of the dream canteen or what?!!

[@greenjo617]

It's the interview I've always wanted between two elite music minds

[@ebeyslough]

I met the whole band at a show in Seattle (Paramount) at the Mother's Milk tour. I still have the signed copy of the MM vinyl from that day. I was in awe of them and watching John play the guitar on stage, we were reminded just how far he was ahead in life at that point because we were exactly the same age. There he was, a 19yo who was a part of the Chili Peppers, and we were scrubs who couldn't even get a date.

[@coldacre]

he was on fire on the Mothers Milk tour. at the absolute peak of his abilities as far as talent and motivation combined

[@nvammers9682]

@@coldacre You don't know what your talking about haha

[@coldacre]

@@nvammers9682 John pre-heroin was a beast. you obviously aren’t old enough to have seen the Chili Peppers back then. stick to the cute tunes of By The Way young fella

[@nvammers9682]

@@coldacre i know all. Im just thinking that john was alot less imature back in the days and was more like proving his selfe rather then playing something simple.

[@mynamejef7963]

@@coldacre you must’ve been under that bridge with keidis if you think that was johns peak lmao

[@manu56jf]

I'm more than glad to hear John so into the band and telling us part of its history!

[@teddyboy9116]

Hes paid to be into the band atm...$$$$$$

[@usupim]

@@teddyboy9116 of course hes gonna get paid, every member is

[@teddyboy9116]

@@usupim that's all they're doing it for.....money.....they don't care about fans..have u seen the ticket prices this year???? Just to watch a load of old men jumping around on stage

[@leof2497]

@@teddyboy9116 still crying for Josh?

[@teddyboy9116]

@@leof2497 no...I haven't taken that band seriously since stadium arcadium

[@midwestdepressed]

So many gems of wisdom, the kind of interview to comb through several times. Frusciante, and really every musician in this band, has been greatly influential in my life. Hearing his story is hella inspiring.

[@David-kp4cq]

Only 7 minutes in and I had to comment how good this is. Thanks John and Rick

[@1687angle]

When Anthony clarified with John if he was mad at Chad for coming late or not shaving his head - I died 🤣🤣🤣

[@irenahalder]

@bicBOI so easy to imagine this young punk getting all hot under the collar at Chad for not taking the band seriously enough 😂

[@matguerra333]

Today is our day RHCP #JohnFrusciante fans, what an amazing album!

[@VLKV_loves_you]

so grateful!!!

[@irenahalder]

@Mat Guerra isn’t it? The more I listen to it, the more there is to discover. Each of them shines, it’s such a creative collaboration ♥️ but of course today is #FruDay

[@Inquiring_Together]

Wow my whole life has culminated to this point. Chili pepper lore and frusciante himself was so important to me for decades now. The story of healing, love, grace, and POWER in the FUNK, is my foundation. I am glad I have made it to this point. I am glad that I can know my favorite artist almost as if I was sitting there with him myself.

[@crazycatman5928]

I picked up guitar in 06 because of John. Thank you for the inspiration my man:)

[@InvisibleMovement87]

Same

[@lsouza123]

this is pure gold! honestly looking forward for next week’s episode

[@Juelesve26]

Thank you so much for this lovely interview. I can't wait for the other episodes :)

[@wendyhandley9463]

I love to hear how things come about, all the details of how songs and music comes to be. So refreshing the space mr rubin gives his interviewee...Thank you, wonderful.

[@whateveruresolve2be]

So grateful to hear such a long interview with John ❤️ thank you John for sharing all this with us. Can't wait for the next one!!!

[@olumideakingbade982]

This is one the best interviews on BR. From its richness and insight to its humour and depth. Always feels like Rick's questions leap from my own subconscious mind. Pure brilliance !

[@seiashun]

I deeply appreciate this interview, it's pretty rare to hear John go in-depth like this. Thank you!

[@SurfahSistah]

Something special Indeed! Thank you for this awesome interview! ❤

[@user-vf1yo8sh6f]

I’m so glad he’s still alive.

[@ryanschlanser1657]

The world would be a different, sadder place, if the miracle of John surviving hadn't taken place. So grateful 🙏🏼

[@ryangettig274]

@@ryanschlanser1657 Some of us still wish River Phoenix was still alive.Many of us have not forgotten,JF.And only God forgives...

[@ryanschlanser1657]

@@ryangettig274 I'm pretty sure everyone still wishes River Phoenix was alive hahaha

[@ryangettig274]

@@ryanschlanser1657 Yer not my generation and context is everything.

[@djmoonchild01]

Greatest John interview thus far! Having John alive and well is like having Kurt Cobain still alive and well. Def one of my favorite human beings. Great job to Rick👍

[@deepdivemusicreactions]

16 years of wait to hear new Fru stories. wow wow wow!!! please more! thank you Rubin

[@the-striker]

17:09 Rick describes it pefect. This is what we‘re feeling while listening to their albums and songs. Love you guys!

[@tasfa10]

I think this is the best RHCP interview ever made.

[@SoupA150]

This was great. There seems to be so many variations of the story of John joining the band, so it's excellent to hear it from John himself. I can tell he feels comfortable with you Rick. Thank you both, for not just this interview, but for creating a large part of the soundtrack to my current existence :) :

[@alexinivai08]

Maybe its just me but I like how you can still hear Johns appreciation and admiration for Anthony when he is present.

[@irenahalder]

@Alejandro Cuellar no it’s not just you. His loyalty to AK is very touching. I can feel my opinion of AK slowly, gradually increasing. I keep thinking ‘if Fru loves him, he has to be lovable’ 😍

[@scottdavidson6066]

Great podcast! I thoroughly enjoyed listening. Can’t wait for next week!

[@simmo8539]

Great interview. What came out of this interview for me is how much JF still idolises AK and Flea, you can hear it in his voice. Such a humble and great guy.

[@RighteousBrother]

John's contribution to the Chilis music tends to be the thing I respond to the most. Great interview, the best thing I've heard so far surrounding the new album,

[@roddydykes7053]

“Liner notes for a digital age” I love that line. For a 90s kid, it’s easy to lament the downfall of physical media. What we get instead though, is these awesome long form conversations in high quality audio and video

[@justinrichmond9652]

Yes sir! Nothing like riding your bike to the record store in the day to only almost get hit by a car with your stash on the way home. Now it's all on YT. I guess some things do change for the better.

[@meloderieugif2294]

@@justinrichmond9652 I'm from a small town and we only had one record store in town, it was really hard to get cool new music before internet

[@justinrichmond5124]

@@meloderieugif2294 absolutely! very happy for our digital sources of music discovery and appreciation 🙏🏾

[@magnalemuria]

@@justinrichmond9652 I started collecting a few vinyls this yera and I found out that the process of going to the record store, check a couple of albums and then dedicating time to play those records is more fulfilling than just playing on yt or spotify. it's just different

[@thomasbrissee3251]

Hearing John and the music that comes from him like water down a mountain, and remembering the videos I have seen when he was victimized by the China White Dragon and could barely function. So close to death you could see it waiting to pounce. I am so thankful that he is here with us to bring us more of the lifeblood that we all so need in this world. After seeing so many souls be lost to their demons, it brings a tear to my eye of gratitude that John is still here. Peace to all humans.

[@juck1]

filled with so much joy listening to john tell stories and sounding so happy

[@EC2]

this is so cool. Thank you to everyone involved in making this happen.

[@CarrieGarcia-xq3ht]

Johns talking voice is so nice. Its how i would hope his talking voice would sound because i love hearing him sing.

[@victorfernandes5191]

John sounds really comfortable, eloquent on this one. Thanks Rick for bring out the best of him.

[@Pravindaswani74]

Very Emotive! Can't wait to listen John and his stories with the band including Rubin.

[@eduart79]

Amazing interview!!! Realy Awesome !!!

[@grim..sentinel9500]

Top tier interview - thanks so much for sharing

[@leonardoluizcubas4159]

this is the best interview I've ever heard. I love you John

[@bairstoww]

Please give us video for these episodes!! I love hearing these conversations, but it would be super cool to see them take place, like a fly on the wall.

[@irenahalder]

No - the camera would ruin an interview like this.

[@5sossnappedharderthanthano415]

I'm so glad they decided to continue making music together. They've been blessing all generations.

[@NicoDAmbrosio]

Enjoying this new era. Huge chili peppers fan since late 80s, love John’s contributions to music and all that comes with. Amazing to see and hear him again. New/fresh/inspiring.

[@wrensong07]

Awesome interview. Love learning of John's influences. He's been such an influence to me. Loved that John mentioned drum and bass (especially since Robert Plant mentioned drum and bass too) coincidental for sure

[@gansasalite]

Great interview. Thanks for sharing Rick.

[@cameronmorrisdrums]

Wow! What an incredible conversation! So amazing to hear all of the insight presented here

[@WorldRockumentaryChannel]

Great interview. I was Rick's UPS delivery driver in the mid 1990's at his American Records office at 3500 Olive in Burbank California. I had already worked with the Red Hot Chili Peppers producing their live videos for Lindy Goetz, 5 years prior before delivering to Rick.(yeah I had a real job🤣) I'd see him in his office and ask his secretary, if I could have a meeting with Rick in regards to all the footage I produced being used for a video project with him and his label. My request was declined. In 1999 I decided to auction off my master video tapes of the band from 1988 thru 1992, I produced over the years past. I used ebay and asked for one million dollars for all the master tapes. My publicity stunt landed on VH1 and the L.A. Weekly.

[@justinw2232]

Nice work, dude 👍🏻

[@irenahalder]

@World Rocumentary Channel any RHCP fan would love your channel, as indeed do I. Your films of them in the early days are priceless 💝

[@WorldRockumentaryChannel]

@@irenahalder Thank you Irena... Thrilled you enjoy them as much as the rest of the youtube community does and as much as I do. 👍

[@uelude]

You could hear John highly amused when Anthony, unbeknownst, hit topics John had been talking about before. These kind of happy moments are what long term fans dreamed of so many times, on and off over the last 30 years. Congrats to the band and fans!

[@paulcleveland686]

This content is pure gold.

[@jammakers]

I can listen to John talk all night. Great story teller and great insight into the band, music, and life in general. Rock on brother.

[@garrettredd2541]

What a great interview!

[@ignacioegea1468]

This is by far the best interview!

[@Droxcy]

Man hearing John tell stories and how happy he is is so sweet

[@dan.s_world]

this interview means so much to me

[@timthekillermiller1]

I wanted this chat to keep going and going