What Brought John Frusciante Back to the Red Hot Chili Peppers

[@howardstern]

Stream the FULL interview now on SiriusXM: sxm.app.link/HSInterviews

[@yanasungar9000]

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[@yanasungar9000]

Tears for fears moment Only John would know.

[@tintoweno]

Love how Flea, Anthony and Chad look at John while he's talking. Brothers for life.

[@mvasqu762]

They do keep the family vibe. I love that they all had they buddy Hallel Slovak in their speeches at the Hall of Fame

[@stewartross13]

all very respectful and they respect what each other has to say

[@johnfogarty8855]

If that's what you want to believe. They looked pretty uncomfortable together on that stage.

[@bradharvy13]

@@johnfogarty8855 what. They are john. That line up is it. Sorry. Hillell was the great. But not John

[@seanclarke6733]

Tintoweno discovers basic human interaction

[@dough1951]

His returning made millions of peoples' dreams come true!!! Thank you RHCP!!!

[@luismv02]

Nice pfp

[@UnremarkableMarx]

I was over him. I was gung ho Josh

[@Muhdah1972]

True

[@timotmon]

I think Josh kinda got screwed in this deal. How many times is John going to come and go? Josh did an amazing job too.. he deserves some respect.

[@anthonynajera8570]

B

[@meenaz1934]

John looks happy and healthy finally, but Josh does deserve a lot more recognition and respect. I hope Josh is doing well 🙏

[@baxstercore]

Josh is doing his musical project called "pluralone" wich is pretty awesome

[@meenaz1934]

@@baxstercore beautiful. Thank you for sharing. I love his solo stuff. Hes very talented for sure

[@saltybastardgaming5603]

@ThuleanPerspective Archive cause John shares his heroin with them

[@LicenciadoVarelaOficial]

@ThuleanPerspective Archive Actually they had both in Stadium Arcarium 2007 tour ! and it was great !

[@bigsuey]

@@baxstercore cool. Im going to check it out.

[@scottfischer6029]

Love how Anthony always looks engaged when he listens to other members and turns and looks at them when they speak ,very respectful

[@roddydykes7053]

I don’t know how respectful he really is, passionate though for sure!

[@johncubberley1943]

YES YES YES

[@trevorphilips278]

So true , watching them all itself was a moment

[@JohnsFrusciante]

He is the soul of the band. Not the backbone or foundation, but gives the band its spice and love. He is their soul.

[@zeromath20]

Agree a 100%

[@justmarts]

I agree. His sound takes this band to a whole new level.

[@timotmon]

John is a great guitar player.. but the soul of the band? RHCP produced some really good music without him too.. The Getaway is beautiful album.. I even prefer that one over this new one.

[@fairytotheworldi.a.m9823]

he makes the soul whole...whole...keyword

[@yohanruiz8332]

Spot on

[@Life-oo2tr]

I think Anthony, Chad, and Flea need John as much as John needs them. Without each other, they're all talented people, but the four of them together, they create magic. I hear a lot of people basically commend John for the whole Chili Pepper's sound, but it's not just him. It's all of them together. They were meant to create music together.

[@PrettyLittleDitty2089]

💯💯💯

[@Steve_912]

then add Josh and you have the perfect combo and group ever formed

[@eduardopazhurtado3882]

It's Blood Sugar Sex Magic!

[@crookedbraincrookedbrain9874]

Listen to John's solo album..

[@kazutinoco8348]

But we got to recognize that Josh was a very talented guitar player too. I feel sorry for him but RHCP are better this way.

[@Newphinland]

John and flee sound so much alike when they speak. All four individuals are legends. But together it’s next level!

[@fallen6060]

Was gonna say the same. It's crazy! They sound identical!

[@oner55]

That was honestly the most confident and coherent I've ever seen John appear in an interview. Really inspirational how he turned his life around. Good for him!

[@TrystanDavies2911]

I genuine think it took him this long to fully get over the abuse he put himself through for those years. Miracle he’s alive/still sane

[@mfdon9812]

@@TrystanDavies2911 exactly what abuse did he go through exactly? sorry educate a newbie lol

[@jfcmauri]

@@mfdon9812 drug abuse. go back and look at some of his 1994 interviews. its sad to see

[@asbury29]

It’s pretty clear that John’s presence gives the band more depth both musically and spiritually. It’s great to see him back!

[@DuffyLONER64]

I somewhat disagree, Josh brough a lot of depth, too!

[@ineedcoffee2575]

@@DuffyLONER64 careful John fanbois are wild, not allowed to appreciate Josh

[@refluxcatalyst7190]

He's the best musician in the band - obviously he makes them better. He's on a different level than the rest of them.

[@refluxcatalyst7190]

@@DuffyLONER64 No he didn't. The guitar wasn't used as a lead instrument while he was in the band. He played rhythm and that's about it. His solos aren't anything of note.

[@refluxcatalyst7190]

@@ineedcoffee2575 We can appreciate Josh. He's not John as a guitar player - he just isn't.

[@TheGuitarist7000]

His reaction at 0:13 is adorable lol the most humble rockstar

[@toolrammsteindeftones]

I love that smile he gives. Such an anti rocker rocker

[@tnt01]

Love it.❤

[@berkborke]

John is such a great soul, person and guitarist. living legend, god bless him.

[@bvyup2112]

I could always feel the emotion in his guitar, but hearing this I can tell hes a deep and philosophical person.

[@bloodromance4776]

And he left them many times and comeback for the money

[@Pe6ek]

Is God listening when you give him orders?

[@moonwalkerkop4479]

@@bloodromance4776 .. Not true, but okay

[@fdrstan]

His solo on I Could Have Lied is one of the top 10 greatest guitar solos of all time in my humble opinion.

[@brianmackinnon5050]

I couldn't agree more certainly my favorite

[@MrCarameloso]

👍🏻❤️

[@chasevids14]

That was a damn good solo hell that whole album is in my top 10 of all time.

[@toddpaluzzi]

I skipped the song when I heard it lol. It wasn't good

[@shortsharpscratchmusic1083]

Amen

[@MrCircumflexus]

Great to have him back. A true fan since day one. But gotta say ...Josh Klinghoffer also nailed it writing some great pepper songs!! Respect to Josh 👏

[@Ktallica]

Meet Me at the Corner is my personal favorite RHCP song Josh was on.

[@leof2497]

@Eric Dodson both songs are written by Flea. DN is guided by piano and bass, barely has guitar on it.

[@propjoe1060]

Josh is awesome. Period.

[@southerbb3229]

@@leof2497 um have you heard that solo? one of my favourites of all time

[@leof2497]

@@southerbb3229 he knows how to go down a scale.

[@maximumaverage]

But shout out to Josh too for helping keeping it going in John's absence!

[@MrGenexxx]

He got paid. Stop crying.

[@bennyg3955]

@@MrGenexxx he's simply giving a shout out... I don't see how you can claim that he's "crying."

[@Xeroforte]

@@MrGenexxx You're trying too hard, chill out, kid.

[@idn]

Big time!

[@MaxNicol009]

@@MrGenexxx Blind Frusciante follower

[@JTD33]

"The fact that we were able to keep things going while John was away", that would have been a pretty good time to mention and thank Josh.

[@Fonkemman]

Maybe they did on the full interview. I hope.

[@Labyrinth1010]

Totally.

[@Labyrinth1010]

@@Fonkemman good point, I hope so!

[@sharkgrayc7z06corvette9]

Yea Josh was amazing

[@Carlos-luz123]

@@Fonkemman they didn't!

[@benevans8250]

Frusciante and Flea are such close friends that they have the exact same speaking voice.

[@SinnetSongs]

Ha! This is very true

[@josesotelo7941]

Geez, I was thinking just that, I thought that Flea was the one answering until it shows John

[@mauricewieler1623]

If i would not see that john is talking i would've thought it was flea speaking

[@heynowls3058]

John, good to have you back. That look John gave to Chad was priceless.

[@Vespa123]

anthony because he looked at him

[@dylansilvester2294]

John is CENTRAL to the pepper's success.

[@Random-ck7kw]

Funny play on words

[@dyr234]

I love how much they have grown over the years and willing to give it another good go with a new album.

[@wilesmith]

he’s central to nowhere, baby

[@johndoe-gp1fx]

No that's flea and tony.

[@965MK]

@@wilesmith he’s thinking of sweeping it clean

[@hamacaboy]

John is an artist and genius and he deserves all the recognition. He has an excellent flow and feel when playing

[@bmoneyrancidfan91]

This new album he didny even try.

[@karlmartin849]

As a guitarist John has been one of my biggest influences. Just having him back in the band has reinspired me. Simply can't wait to see them live this summer ❤

[@javirios9234]

Best guitarist they ever had and I'm stoked he's back.

[@cbrreezzyy69]

He’s one of the best guitarist ever, not just their best guitarist lol

[@julioluiz]

He's one of the most honest and wholehearted musicians we've been honoured to witness, the guitar is only one of his tools.

[@javirios9234]

Always have been a huge fan.

[@courtneymoore3177]

So so happy.

[@reservoirfrog1]

White Hendrix is back, baby! 🎸

[@ferheviatorres]

I can't love John because I don't know him personally, but I can safely say that I love his music and for that I thank him and the rest of the band. For all the happiness that your songs bring me

[@PANDA-JFpainter]

I personally think if you already listen to most of John’s music, you already know him…he’s the kind of real musician that exposes himself through music.

[@santiagosus]

I almost got teary eyed watching this. What an amazing guitar player he is and what incredible chemistry the four of them share.

[@thiefonthecross7552]

It's pretty surreal.

[@LucasAlves-si3jb]

The maturity process is awesome. Grateful to see the guys looking at each one, hearing what each one has to say, and mainly, maturity to recognize how each one is very important to the band.

[@welikerosafloyd]

Man the progress John has done mentally is amazing. He speaks so clearly and articulate now. Love to see it

[@unknownuser0006]

1:23 The way they all look at John is hilarious :D

[@tricko8000]

LMFAO I clicked on your time stamp and lost my shit instantly 🤣😭

[@shelby8364]

@@tricko8000 lol same here

[@MrCarameloso]

😆

[@Mraquanetchris]

"Actually it's my alimony payments "

[@tupu_683]

WHITE HENDRIX IS BACK BABY

[@mysteriousman3613]

John hendrix

[@anarchodandyist]

😂

[@keithferris9574]

You think that too?!!!!

[@bikerrider4845]

Is that why Will Ferrell looks chill??

[@tupu_683]

@@bikerrider4845 ahaha will is very much at peace now

[@MdhLV]

Man it feels good to see and hear John. He seems like a different person than what we are used to seeing. Howard asked the perfect questions too. John seems to be on a mission. So excited to see what the RHCP future holds.

[@materialistadialectico4884]

Look at his reaction; John is not even worried about that stuff. Just pure love for music and nothing else. A lesson on humbleness.

[@yanasungar9000]

Stuff.

[@federicojurado7134]

John is the the soul of the rchp, we missed you John. Thanks for come back

[@ksutton1207]

So great to see this unit back together. Howard tees the discussion up perfectly.

[@HotStrange]

John Frusciante is one of the greatest artists of the last 30 years. His solo career alone is immense.

[@denaaa1985]

You have to take a look on Buckethead's... THAT's immense

[@Gabe94dotcom]

Lol

[@diegoaraya7392]

@@denaaa1985 being a buckethead's fan I think that's too much to say. Also the comparison is unnecessary I mean completely different music and context

[@Fisherpuzza]

@@diegoaraya7392 i agree to you, RHCP make clean rock, and buckethead is metal. You can’t compare them to buckethead

[@denaaa1985]

@@diegoaraya7392 nah

[@rumtum99]

John what a special and inspiring and unique man you are. You have taken a path that’s stripped away parts of you and left something beautiful. I want you to know that I wouldn’t be the same without you and your music.

[@nimascolari1508]

His turmoil during the early days was mainly due to substance misuse. He looks fresh, sober and clear headed. All the best to him and the peppers.

[@ashleeisaac12]

Josh was really cool and inspiring and fresh!

[@deathtodigital4097]

I hope his contribution isn't lost

[@idn]

Agree, Josh is a great musician and there is no questions he is a good fit. Imagine having the problem of two greats filling that spot ...

[@criticanatural4567]

yes...but Frusciante

[@OmnipotentO]

I liked Josh

[@Zeppelin512]

Aa much as I love John, Josh did great and I’m somehow sad to see him go. Best of luck to him!

[@dr.buzzvonjellar8862]

I love how much these men love each other and each other’s gifts.

[@redhotchilifan98]

Seeing John look so happy makes me happy that smile is beautiful

[@glasshalffull8471]

There is a special chemistry with these 4, no diss on the other guitarists, Dave Navarro's album 'One Hot Minute' was awesome, Frusciante is a bit of a genius with a real unique signature sound.

[@andrade2129]

OHM is my second favorite

[@stevestout9871]

One hot minute is criminally underrated

[@bgierat]

I love John. He has really grown as a person and I’m so glad to see him in a good place.

[@trevorphilips278]

Watching them all look at each other itself was a moment. Brothers for life 💪🏻

[@kingo904]

I’ve been listening to the album non stop since Friday when it came out, such a phenomenal record awesome hearing it being blasted outside peoples car window as well!

[@rainflowers1099]

It is brilliant, even the few songs I wasn't sure about have grown on me

[@barazara]

@@tColorsinspacerecordings I don't think it's for the label. I think it's just the place they are at now. They can do different stuff in the future.

[@nialld2638]

Glad he is back it’s great to see them all back together. John is a prodigious guitarist one of the few innovators still around today. Great player

[@domo7103]

I hope these guys continue to make wonderful music together for many years to come ❤️

[@ShottaKenya]

I wish Anthony and Flea could compile all those “I gotta tell you something” / “no, I gotta tell you something” moments for us

[@Vespa123]

they have

[@MorningView4]

What everyone else is saying: John Frusciante is a living legend and one of the greatest to ever pick up a guitar.

[@Purpleskyshorizon]

Not one doubt about it. He is a musical genius in the same way as Jimi Hendrix, Frank Zappa, The Beatles, and others. He is _that_ damn good.

[@MorningView4]

@@Purpleskyshorizon amen.

[@oliverbingham9742]

Pretty much

[@Niklasfrilander]

So much love for john welcome back we have been missing you

[@michaelv4012]

The Mothers Milk line up is for sure the classic line up. The chemistry is there. However..... Jack Sherman, Hillel Slovak, Dave Navarro, & Josh Klinghoffer all brought there own amazing vibe as well on other albums & eras

[@unrepentantoffender188]

"their"

[@abohsukampret]

Also Arik Marshall.

[@Trainy2]

Navarro was great on the One Hot Minute album. Way underrated album.

[@LautaroGalanCid]

Also John every now and then: "Aight, imma peace out"

[@funkydankspliff]

True lmao

[@400_billion_suns]

Gotta recharge the creative batteries, yo ;)

[@ninja_tony]

@@400_billion_suns This is true. People don't seem to understand how exhausting it is to tour and perform consistently in a band for over 30 years. You HAVE to take breaks occasionally, and there's nothing wrong with that at all!

[@m.fernandagallegosp.4061]

I love how rockers speak openly about their feelings and going deep into them. Stoked to experience their concert for the first time tomorrow in Paris!

[@BHVM27]

Its kinda crazy that the peppers have consistently released music through everything that they've been through.

[@noone_you_know3860]

True boss OGs

[@Quixoticelixer009]

Which is why they should've thanked Josh. But apparently nobody is allowed to mention him in front of John.

[@felipeortega4975]

and they were friends in the past, they record stuff together which is crazy and not a mention of it

[@dhammaboy1203]

What always impresses me with John, Anthony, Flea & Chad is their profound respect for each other. I spent 10 years touring with a band and no matter how well you get along, tensions due to the creative process is absolutely unavoidable. So too, I would almost certainly suspect RHCP's would have had their fair share of tensions however, they continue to: show respect and trust towards each other, stay quiet and listen to each other, and personify a great example of successful interpersonal relationships (or we can just call it brotherly love)! Thanks for the inspiration lads!

[@davideberhardt6150]

They've been to hell and back together, lost a whole lot of friends along the way. And thankfully, they've all grown as a person ...

[@jrv4901]

What band did you tour with? Any music I can find?

[@manu56jf]

I'm relieved to see he's fine with the "coming back" jokes and can laugh haha! He's the soul of the band!

[@ChloeAlexander]

I NEED THE WHOLE INTERVIEW HOWARD

[@aboutagirlnamedjessie]

Look at John's lil hat, freaking adorable forever! ♡

[@crazycatman5928]

Started playing guitar in 06 because of John. Stadium Arcadium was a gift:)

[@AdirondackRuby]

John has such Humility, for someone with such Talent.

[@raraavis9070]

It's lovely to see how John is so articulate now as opposed to previous interviews

[@CTFC44]

John is a man of very few words and I love that he does his talking through his guitar playing which is like absolute poetry in motion! When he is in the band, their level goes up straight away! 😊❤️

[@chriskerley1508]

I love how John takes a break to explore and improve, then brings it back to the team.

[@santiagoclark9431]

Anyone notice how @1:47 John is talking about being in sync so deeply with the band that you think alike and Flea, Anthony, and Chad are all faced the same direction in similar postures. 😂😂😂

[@thequestlivetolearntolive.8555]

Johns smile laugh was magnetizing

[@jackmcmullin8616]

I love how everyone in the room is so involved with each other’s presence and conversations

[@zazenh]

Respect Josh for what he contributed and loved the previous albums. But yes I can't deny that John adds a little something extra, more soulful that only he can add. John is definitely my favourite guitarist

[@toolrammsteindeftones]

I love love love the chillis. Thank you for saving me back in the 90s when I was lost and lonely.

[@olliemac32]

Welcome home John, you were missed. ❤️

[@sebbe91]

It's soo good that John is back. This is the RCHP. 🤩 I remembered how I screamed of joy and happiness when I read on their Instagram that John was coming back to the band. 🤣

[@foto21]

Frusciante and Flea's voices are really similar.

[@calcutlass]

Esp as they get older.

[@genes6703]

i love watching true artists and how they talk and put their words together.

[@TheMutantCreeper]

John talks much more clearly and confidently. It’s great that he’s grown as a person.

[@klydefernandes2727]

Good to see them back ..bring tears in my eyes

[@AmyC-jz3fg]

I've said for 30+ years, you don't just hear John play...YOU FEEL IT!!!!

[@tnt01]

100%

[@TheEtherea]

I think that they do appreciate that John is just sincere with them and honest about himself whenever he speaks his mind.

[@SamueleNetwork]

John is one of the greatest guitarist of all time, he is a G.O.A.T.

[@TheRubberMatch]

Him, David Gilmour, and Hendrix are the best of all time in my opinion.

[@rediirmanto3411]

@@TheRubberMatchgilmour??? hahaha are u kidding me. John mayer, john frusciante, bb king The greats

[@surfboarding5058]

@@rediirmanto3411 John frusciante, Jimi Hendrix, Santana , George benson

[@TigerPalmer]

Machine Gun Kelly is better

[@wackyruss]

@@rediirmanto3411 What about Larry LaLonde ?!?

[@twindicksucks871]

Howard keeping it 💯 with that opening statement about John. These guys are the best band in the world (again)

[@rajahawa6888]

Love John's laugh when Anthony looked at him

[@amazingolli]

IM HEARING JOHN TALK in 2022. I AM SO HAPPY

[@bcancun123]

It’s crazy when he goes incognito he disappears lol

[@dkvon]

The look from Anthony, Flea and Chad while John speaks says it all.

[@alcohkid]

Anthony, listening and watching John intently while he speaks gives quite a certain impression

[@jonathanswadling1703]

The OG, JF, what a champ! So good to see them all back together!

[@eharleyaguilar5143]

Love seeing all of them back together. John’s playing along with Chad and Flea and Anthony singing is just right - all of the time…..🎸🥁🎸💕🤟🏼

[@raana9586]

This is the clip I needed to see.

[@deborahfox8782]

I love a John. What a beautiful soul ♥️

[@TheNothing6]

I love that John is back with the boys! They sound the best with him. 🌶 🤘🏻

[@lukELfin]

I echo all the positivity found in the comments regarding John and the rest of the band but would also like to add that Josh is an incredible guitarist and musician. Hopefully he is getting all the love, respect and support he deserves from the RHCP family.

[@english3082]

get over it

[@lukELfin]

@@english3082 🤣🤣🤣

[@itzed]

Wow, Howard really got John to open up big.

[@ruiseartalcorn]

This line-up is just magical! :)

[@andrew6978]

As a guitar player, John IS the defining sound of the RHCP.

[@yogeshmagar2880]

Love u jhon 💕welcomeback... Love from 🇳🇵nepal.. 💕💕

[@Jimmy1982Playlists]

May they stay together _forever_ this time!!! 🔥 🥳❤💙💛💚

[@ricardobjj24]

So much greatness together

[@shaagaknowsyou5295]

Let this not detract from Josh' efforts. John is the GOAT but Josh kept the band alive in his absence. Still got love for him and his input and I wish him all the best of success.

[@kaysie11dh]

John laughing so humbly 🥰🥰

[@aranthos]

@2:52 Imagine being Josh listening to that 😬

[@jasminebranch3007]

John Frusciante. You are wonderful and an inspiration. I hope you all have a nice tour.

[@EuVimdeSantos]

"Every time He is in The band" 😅😅

[@rodrigoporto9643]

Muito que bem.

[@cmiller515080]

I love how Anthony really brings the question back to earth by explaining that John has more to offer than just being a great guitarist. He’s a brother, not a band member. Beautiful said.

[@basketburger]

Very happy he’s back brilliant guitarist

[@pubcrawlchannel3619]

Great interview Great new album The music is back - Thank you

[@StephenAndrew777]

Greatest interview I've seen in years.