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New York, United States (1988 – present)
John Anthony Frusciante (born in New York on March 5th 1970) though probably best known for his time as guitarist of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, is a respected, acclaimed and prolific solo artist in his own right. Joining the Chili Peppers in 1988 after the death of Hillel Slovak, the band’s original guitarist, Frusciante was featured on both Mother’s Milk and Blood Sugar Sex Magik. However, John’s rise was short lived.
On May 7th, 1992, John quit the band just before the Chili Peppers were due on stage. (He did however play the show). His departure was considered a result of mental illness caused by his indulgence in drugs, as well as heavy fatigue from touring.
In 1994, John released Niandra Lades & Usually Just A T-Shirt, his first solo album. Some of the material had already been recorded whilst he was on tour. Many fans consider this album to be his best solo album which included many bizarre and aptly named songs such as “My Smile is a Rifle” and “Running Away Into You”.
After his departure from the Chili Peppers, John slipped further into the world of drugs. In 1997, his second solo album, Smile From The Streets You Hold, was released. According to Frusciante, this album was released solely to raise money for his drug habit. It was later withdrawn from sale in 1999. He would later state on multiple occasions that 1997 was the worst year of his life.
In 1994, John released Niandra Lades & Usually Just A T-Shirt, his first solo album. Some of the material had already been recorded whilst he was on tour. Many fans consider this album to be his best solo album which included many bizarre and aptly named songs such as “My Smile is a Rifle” and “Running Away Into You”.
After his departure from the Chili Peppers, John slipped further into the world of drugs. In 1997, his second solo album, Smile From The Streets You Hold, was released. According to Frusciante, this album was released solely to raise money for his drug habit. It was later withdrawn from sale in 1999. He would later state on multiple occasions that 1997 was the worst year of his life.
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jpdiman wrote:
E-P-I-C
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junkal28 wrote:
Pensar que hay gente que puede pasar su vida sin llegar a escucharlo ...
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othersider95 wrote:
The Empyrean is so good, way better than I expected. I cant stop listening to it.
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RustlingRagazza wrote:
New collab! http://invisible-movement.net/2012/02/john-frusciante-vagenda-i-wanta-go
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joan9219 wrote:
An incredible musician!!!!!!
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kenstone wrote:
he's better off the chili peppers
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luizfar wrote:
I do agree that John's 1962 strat is one of the best looking guitars out there: http://www.vintageguitar.com/wp-content/uploads/3722/12-frusciante.jpg - But I like his 61' olympic white strat much better than the white falcon: http://www.jftab.com/img/gear/guitar/frusciante-stratocaster-wite.jpg http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/members/spot-albums-famous-guitars-i-dig-picture40184-john-frusciante-s-61-olympic-white-strat.jpg
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Brendos_ wrote:
Agree with tallinspace. A RHCP album with John and Josh would be awesome.
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bborda4life wrote:
Can't wait for the new album!!! http://invisible-movement.net/2011/12/truth-hurts-john-frusciante-new-material Old news I know, But still freaking exciting!!!
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floydration wrote:
When i saw RHCP live circa 2007 John and Josh were both playing for the band, great show
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tallinspace wrote:
wish he would re-join rhcp and make rhcp a five peice band , that could work
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okmarianna wrote:
no words to describe what frusciante means to me.
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Game-Overr wrote:
God, Time Tonight <3
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PedroOliveira93 wrote:
Does anybody else think about Anne Frank when listening to the song "Anne"?
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PedroOliveira93 wrote:
Just joking and I alsso agree with you his 1962 strat is just gorgeous
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Harper980 wrote:
I know, but that specific one is the most awesome looking, followed by his White Falcon.
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PedroOliveira93 wrote:
All of John's guitars are like that
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Harper980 wrote:
Well, now that's over, does anyone else think John's 1962 Strat is one of the best looking guitars ever?
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Fenix_7 wrote:
and everyone lived happily ever after
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basedBiTCH- wrote:
Whatever, I don't care. Let's all just shut up and listen to John Frusciante [4]
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