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An article on John in April issue of Visions (Germany)
Even thought the last year or so has been fairly quiet in terms of new material; German magazine visions took some time to update people on what John has been doing since he left the Red Hot Chili Peppers. While this article might not mean anything to people who come to this website, it's a good way for a casual listener to catch up.
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RHCP take time to honour John at the Hall of Fame induction
The Red Hot Chili Peppers were induced into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last night. Even though John was not present, they said some kind words about him. Creative spirit, mind blowing young man, someone they're grateful for. The whole transcript will surely move you!
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Scans of the March 2012 issue of Crossbeat
The only (known) article on John in a this year's issue of printed media is available for you to download and read, at last. Four pages and the cover from the March 2012 issue of Japanese magazine Crossbeat.; spiced up with photos from live performances with the Red Hot Chili Peppers in 2006 and 2007.
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Macy Gray: You can’t teach what John Frusciante does!
Soul diva Macy Gray recalls her past experiences collaborating with other musicians, as her somewhat surprising Covered covers album is being released. Unlike once back in the days, when she only said John was funny when doing joga in the studio, she had only the kindest words for him: one can't teach what he does!
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John works on something ‘epic’, has 300-400 uned. songs, Omar says
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!
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Stadium Arcadium 180 gram vinyl to be reissued for Record Store Day
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.
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Omar Rodriguez-Lopez on John’s different philosophy
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.
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Chad says John won’t attend Hall of Fame induction
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".
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Happy 42nd birthday to John!
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.
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John In March 2012 issue of Crossbeat (Japan)
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.