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Red Hot Chili Peppers 'Lose Member As John Frusciante Quits'

To embark on new ventures...

December 14, 2009 by Jason Gregory
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Guitarist John Frusciante has left Red Hot Chili Peppers, according to reports.

Frusciante has apparently been replaced by Josh Klinghoffer, who is understood to have already been rehearsing with the band.

A source told MusicRadar that Frusciante quit in order to embark on other ventures.

"Mentally, John checked out a long time ago,” the source said.

“He's interested in doing his own thing, his own albums - the whole big rock band machinery just doesn't appeal to him anymore."

The unconfirmed reports come just months after it was revealed that Red Hot Chili Peppers had begun work on their next album.

The follow-up to 2006's 'Stadium Arcadium' is due to be released next autumn.
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  • This was predictable. John seems the type to make music for the love and expression of it. I don't think he is influenced by financial gain or critical praise. The Empyrean was a soul album to me, an amazingly transcending experience. More power to you John.

    ~ by I feel this cold. 12/15/2009 Report

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  • I love John This is sad. I just wanna find out whats happening. You can keep up to date on http://twitter.com/RHCP_Official or http://twitter.com/___Flea___

    ~ by Michael0876 12/16/2009 Report

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