Fans of Red Hot Chili Peppers have a big reason to celebrate, as the group’s most iconic lineup is getting back together. The band recently announced that John Frusciante, the guitarist with the longest tenure in RHCP, will rejoin the rock band once again. Frusciante will replace his friend and collaborator, Josh Klinghoffer, who was the group’s guitarist for the past decade.
“The Red Hot Chili Peppers announce that we are parting ways with our guitarist of the past 10 years Josh Klinghoffer,” said the band in a statement posted on social media. “Josh is a beautiful musician who we respect and love. We are deeply grateful for our time with him, and the countless gifts he shared with us.”
Klinghoffer joined Red Hot Chili Peppers in 2009 as a touring member, after Frusciante decided to take a break from the band. He recorded two studio albums with the group; I’m with You and The Getaway.
“We also announce, with great excitement and full hearts, that John Frusciante is rejoining our group,” RHCP added.
John Frusciante joined RHCP in 1988 as an 18-year-old, replacing the late group’s founder Hillel Slovak. Frusciante took part in recording Mother’s Milk in 1989 and Blood Sugar Sex Magik in 1991 before leaving the band in 1992. In the following years, he struggled with addictions, which influenced him to take a break from music.
After a successful rehabilitation, Frusciante was invited to rejoin the band in 1999, after the group fired Dave Navarro. He recorded three more albums with the band in the following decade, before quitting once again saying he needs a break from constant work.
