John works on something ‘epic’, has 300-400 uned. songs, Omar says
March 19, 2012 | 57 Responses
Omar Rodriguez-Lopez shares more information on what John’s up to. In short: he’s got about 300-400 unedited songs recorded from, presumably, 2008 on; they’re mindblowing, a mix of rock and electronic music. He’s not ready to put them out for the world to hear until a certain point in time, but once he does, it will be mind blowing. Confusing? Promising? Both, we’d say!
Stadium Arcadium 180 gram vinyl to be reissued for Record Store Day
March 14, 2012 | 37 Responses
Red Hot Chili Peppers’ critically acclaimed 2006 double album and their last so far with John will be re-issued on 180 gram vinyl for the 2012 record store day, to honour the band’s Rock and Roll Hall of fame entry. If you did not get it before and you aren’t willing to pay more than its face value through second-hand marketplaces, this could be your chance.
Omar Rodriguez-Lopez on John’s different philosophy
March 8, 2012 | 26 Responses
The Mars Volta’s new album, Nocturniquet, is out on the 27th of March. John is not playing on it, but his close friend and the band’s mastermind Omar Rodriguez-Lopez has nothing but praise and understanding for his “different philosophy”. He also implies that they might be working on something new together in the future.
Chad says John won’t attend Hall of Fame induction
March 6, 2012 | 65 Responses
In a brief interview for Billboard.com, Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Chad Smith talked about the band’s plans after Anthony Kiedis’ recovery, revealed that Jack Irons and Cliff Martinez will perform at the ceremony of inducing the band to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. However, John is not going to be there. He’s “not with them”.
Happy 42nd birthday to John!
March 5, 2012 | 121 Responses
John turns forty-two today. That’s when we leave supporting comments, regardless of the possibility of him ever coming across them, as it’s the thought that counts. If you have a birthday wish of good health, endless inspiration and a lot of love for him, comment on this entry and show your support, as always.
John In March 2012 issue of Crossbeat (Japan)
February 6, 2012 | 35 Responses
Japanese magazine Crossbeat has yet another feature on John – their first in two years – and he’s also on the cover of their March 2012 issue, together with Matt Bellamy, Johnny Greenwood and Jack White. There are interviews with all the said guitarists, thought it’s unspecified when they took place.
John on Vagenda’s “I Wanta Go”
February 5, 2012 | 48 Responses
John plays guitar on “I Wanta Go”, a track for his wife Nicole Turley’s side project, VAGENDA. He also masted it. The track is out 31st March on Neurotic Yell Records and it also features Arianna “Lady” Basco – one of Swahili Blonde’s live vocalists – on vocals, Nicole Turley on backing vocals and Brad Caulkins on saxophone, while BIGDOXX is rapping.
RZA quotes John’s lyrics, implies recording process going on
January 29, 2012 | 25 Responses
The Wu-Tang Clan mastermind, who’s the friend of maestro and who already had him as a guest artist on both the collective’s and the solo album, as well as a N.A.S.A. and Catherine Ringer songs, plus one movie soundtrack; hints John is recording something out of this world…and he quotes lyrics from “Enough Of Me”, too!
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