Why is John Frusciante so cool? The Red Hot Chili Peppers Guitarist Explained
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- Опубліковано 26 вер 2024
- John Frusciante seems to always be around when the Chili Peppers make a hit record. Baxter and Jonathan break down this sometimes underrated but incredibly influential guitar player. From the Chili Peppers to The Germs to the work as Trickfinger its hard to deny the guy is a legit rock star.
Talks about John, flashes photo of Josh
I was waiting for someone to say it 😂
blindsleep lmaooo
So dumb
Right?
I just saw it too...and it wasn’t even in a moment where they said “hey, this Josh guy played too”.
So basically, they have no idea who John is, ok.
I’m 65, I’ve been going to gigs and listening to rock albums for decades, but Frusciante is my first ever guitar hero. He is cool because he’s an immensely hard working and creative musician, but he’s also philosophical, intelligent, introspective, humble and he has massive artistic integrity. Listening to his interviews, you soon understand how unique and fascinating he is. Music is his life and we are all enriched by his devotion to his craft.
Very well said, agree 100%
Fascinating guy with a lot to say.
*Dave Simpson has entered the chat*
❤️ him
Frusciante might not be popularly known as a virtuoso, but he certainly is one. The thing with Frusciante is he's very self aware of himself in the context of the history of guitar. He said in a Steve Rosen interview that Jimmy Page is the end all be all of blues rock guitar, so why try and out do what's already been mastered? He takes reference from so many different styles of playing to try and attempt something that hasn't been down before.
Minor Thing, the solo is very David Gilmour-esque, but everything else about the song comes from a totally different style. In live performances he can be super maximalist in his playing, check out some live performances of If You Have To Ask, my favourite is the solo from Grand Rapids, MI in 2000.
And most look past his solo work, how many guitar players can do a beautiful, stripped down, melodic Cat Stevens/ Emerson Lake & Palmer album like Curtains, and then follow it up with the greatest psychedelic rock album since Dark Side of the Moon, in The Empyrean. Frusciante is the greatest guitar player since Jimmy Page released Physical Graffiti and not enough people know it.
So true, he’s a god and needs to be appreciated more.
He's a true genius and I especially love his minimalist guitar style he used on the californication album. Hes also got one of the greatest redemption stories in all of music.
I don't think you mentioned his solo albums. They are unbelievable. True works of art.
I met John and Flea once. It was after my first RHCP show, which happened to be their first performance after By The Way came out. I got to talk to them both for a minute or two. It was amazing. John is my all time favorite.
Well stated man. these clowns are so pathetic. as someone who owns all johns albums but one on vinyl , i nearly vomited clicking this. however informed comments as yours saved the day
@@coreyloughran1870 That's too true. And whats up with that guys hair
I've been a peppers fan since I was about 10 years old (1989ish) and Mother's Milk came out. I've always felt that Anthony provided the charisma, Flea and Chad provided funky technicality and momentum, and John provided the soul that lifts them above the level of a really good party band. His guitar parts are designed to appeal to the musician rather than just the guitarist, and the song is really in control. He's maintained a high level of artistic credibility as a result.
I met John summer August of 2019 at Linda Ramone's annual event. John is not one to be at celebrity events but I noticed online that the past years when fans come up to him at this event he is happy to speak with them. So I took a chance and flew to CA. I am part of the RHCP/JOHN FRUSCIANTE fanbase so I had fans send me their photo and I put them in a Thank you card. So I gave him the card and he signed my Shadows Collide with People cd. He was very shocked when I gave him the Thank you card lol I have a very short video clip with him...I froze like a statue so I didn't get a photo with him but very memorable day. Fans flew from all over USA. I was worried he would be overwhelmed because when he saw all the fans with Blood Sugar Sex Magiks and Empryrean vinyls he literally ran from us. But later Linda Ramone made a announcement that John will come back out and speak with all of us so we just need to be calm and patient.
John Frusciante is our modern day Hendrix!!! I play the same strat, I have the same amp, and I own the same pedals. And his vocal melodies are like no other!!
What is his strat and amp model?
@@lynch6693 his main guitar is a 62 fender strat and his amp is a Marshall, but I don't know the details...
@@lynch6693 any 60s strat , Marshall silver Jubelee (or other more affordable marshall but jubelee is the one he uses .I have marshall silver jubelee reissue combo and it sounds great ) , boss ds2 and vox wah pedal (or Ibanez wh10 . This is the one he uses but vox sounds like frusciante too )
Frusciante is so underrated, one of my favorites. Stadium Arcadium
has some of their best stuff.
I think the Gilmour comparison is spot on. Solos fit the
song, awesome bends, and his pedalboard!!
The man really is superb, he's conscious of what he outputs a lot of the time, often being restrained on recorded versions only to explode when playing his solos live.
He has to be the best guitarist of that style alive today that I've seen live that's for sure. Emotion and texture take precedence over notes per minute, and it's nearly always for the benefit of the song.
I also love the contrasting nature of his solo work, and the sheer volume of stuff he's released on his hiatus from the chili peppers is incredible, such a variety too.
I'm so stocked he's rejoined the band, but the universe couldn't handle that and RATM reforming all at the same time so the matrix glitches and we have COVID 😞
John is THE reason i play guitar.
🤦🏼♂️ Really? That’s kinda sad tbh. I play because I love music and the instrument.
Blood Sugar Sex Magik is the best album of all time
I started playing guitar because of Chilli Peppers, specially because of John. What more can I say ❤
Later I discovered his solo projects (Shadows Collide with People, The Will to Death, Curtains...) and I was even more amazed by how good an artist he is.
Fender wanted to do a signature Frusciante strat and John wasnt having it! 🕶💯🎸 -insert thug life gif
Fast Forward to 2022, April 1st, the new Album Drops and the tour is announced, and I've snagged tickets. I took the day off, drove down to visit Casino Guitars, listening to the new album all the way. Got to meet Baxter and James and picked up an awesome guitar! Memorable day for me, will always remember it every time I play this Strat.
Its interesting hearing 2 guys who don't seem like that are actually into Frusciante talk about him.
Thanks for watching! We alike to approach these types of “artist spotlight” videos from the idea of those out there who haven’t thought about the greatness hidden right under their nose.
Johns playing is so tasteful that you can forget what he’s doing within the spectacular song structures they have put together.
Sincere thanks for watching and good insights as well. Check out our video on Dave Matthews, it has a similar approach. Have a super one!
@@CasinoGuitars "Johns playing is so tasteful that you can forget what he’s doing..." Exactly this, IMO. The guy is an incredibly good guitar player, and he could definitely shred when he felt like it -- he just didn't, because he doesn't find it interesting to listen to. He mentioned this in an interview too, something about how 'it's not about showing off what you can do with some wood and metal strings' (can't remember the exact quote but was close to that). The only truly 'bad' performance I've ever seen by him was that SNL show, and he was clearly in quite a dejected mood and maybe high on something too. Outside of that era when he was hating life, his playing was consistently great live. When he and Flea used to improvise and riff off of each other at their shows, now that was really something special. Those two speak a funky language directly from their fretboards to each other.
Albeit they had good singles in the other albums but the albums with John you could almost always play the whole album and not once would you go "eh I'm changing this song what is this shit"
I can play every album with John and enjoy all of the guitar.
That and flea combined makes it even more chemical.
This band found the magik spot and they achieved it
After Under the Bridge guitar part I've decided to pick up a guitar! Really talented player.
Great songwriter, great harmony writer. Excellent records from all eras in his solo work also some cool work with the mars volta, people forget about that
During the early days JF said he loved Hendrix for many reasons but one was that you knew when he was pissed off, happy, or sad because it was intertwined with his playing.
With John, this is what I love too, sure he has had some off days, at times appearing frustrated with his own solo but some days you get Slane Castle. A lot is said about this gig so I won’t repeat, but what I will say is how much fun he seemed to be having, on that day his solo’s were full of positivity.
Thanks John for inspiring me.
Frusciante and Gilmour....it fits in a weird way and my brain is paying attention.
Hey thanks! I just love the way he wraps a melodic solo:) thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts.
12:00 "I hope they work on it all of next year, and then they release it in 2022"
This is the best prediction I've ever witnessed.
Sorry guys, John is a guitar hero. John is similar to Clapton in away. His playing on albums is good. But his live playing is great. Watch RHCP Live at Slane Castle. In particular the intro, Parallel Universe, Throw Away Your Television, and Venice Queen.
Slane Castle is the greatest! I watch it way more than I would like to admit. The entire band is perfect that show. I am sure you are aware of this video, but your mind will be blown if you have not checked it out. ua-cam.com/video/fV9IJVoFR_Q/v-deo.html
If you need 20 minute video to understand "why John Frusciante is so cool":
1.stop this video
2.watch "Don't forget me" - live @Slane Castle
3.Thank me later
lol at @5:44 that is not john its josh
john is a great soul he always delivers and you can hear his sound its like his whole attitude and feel is a stamp mark in guitar sound
His mom and dad were/are Juilliard musicians and teachers as well. He loved Hillel and was his acolyte, but he also loved the band and was part of that underground scene. So when HIllel died he took over and was the absolute catalyst and muse to that band. And Josh was an acolyte for John, making music for a while together on the side before John brought Josh on stage to back him up for the Peppers, there's video on youtube. I love Dave Navarro, My Friends is one of my favorite songs, but his live sound did not sound like it gelled during shows and the other songs on that album weren't great, just like Dark Necessities. They don't suck by any means, they just don't meet that standard that Frusciante's work has with that band. It proof positive how a band is greater than the sum of it's parts. John's favorite musicians of all time are Anthony, Chad and Flea and that just shows, every time.
My favorite underrated guitarist: Larry “Ler” Lalonde from Primus. I would love to see you guys do a video on him. Great video!!!
Totally agree
A truly unique guitarist who actually comes from a unique place with his playing. Not your grandads guitarist for sure, but in a way better way than people ever recognize.
I'm skeptical when I read comments like this but I am blessed with John's friendship. I have to say that I was blown away by the same thing I was 20 years ago. What you see really is John, man. He's immune to being observed. Just a full on authentic person on stage or in a dark closet.
That describes him perfectly and why his humanity is so apparent. Enjoy your friendship you are blessed indeed :)
The guitar tracks from BSSM are a great listen to understand some of what made him such a great artist. I never realized how clean, tight, and funky his playing was until I heard it outside the mix. Also, remember he wrote this stuff when he was only about 20 years old, and some of the stuff on that album is quite original even with the obvious influences that inspired him. Check 'em out: ua-cam.com/video/MLx1yZ8hHUg/v-deo.html edit: also just have to add, his guitar tone is one of my all time favorites. The stereo amps with subtle chorus he typically ran, with those chimey clean yet dirty Marshalls, combined with vintage strat tone is soooo tasty.
You guys are awsome! I love john and I love Gilmour, it would be great to have a video about Gilmour as well
Smile from the Streets You Hold
Niandra Lades and Usually Just a T-Shirt
Painful, brilliant albums from an addled mind.
I was 16 when stadium came out. It was what made me get my 57 avri strat my first serious guitar.
The man's been to hell and back. Congrats to him for choosing life!
I was in 11th grade when Californication came out. That album was a monster. All my friends and I were dedicated Phish / Jam Band kids but we all loved that album. Probably one of the most nostalgic albums for me.
for me , the last 15-20 years there are 3 guitargods who are also able to write great songs ( wich become mainstream hits ) like hendrix and clapton once did : slash , john mayer and john frusciante .
I would add joe bananas to your list
@@samcomfort6564 sorry , but joe hasn't had mainstream hits , that's why i left him out
@@antoonhermans8953 no need to apologize
John is love.
John is a natural to the art of playing guitar. His playing is more in line with funk, jazz and Jimi! By the way, I’m 65!😎
3:23 Hilarious..."Ya'know we're just gonna talk about blood, sex, and sugar, and all that magic that sorta comes out."
You mentioned Hendrix from my era. Yes at 61 I’m old enough to be your father. I’d love to hear you get into Terry Kath of Chicago. Particularly the early stuff. Being mainly a guitarist now, though learning piano & keyboards @ 60. I was also once a horn player. I was that kid that came into your music store (look for him) processed. Trombone, trumpet, drums, bass. I could not get enough. Terry & Chicago was such an inspiration to me specially the early hard rock horn band. Jimi was asked what’s it feel like to be the greatest guitar player ever. He replied I don’t know you’d have to ask Terry. And there was talk of a collaboration but sadly Hendrix didn’t live long enough.
I’m 30 years old & I bring up Terry in every conversation I can about music he will not be forgotten!
John is the most interesting man in the world
5:42 That's Josh lol
xd
I was set to see them in may 2019, would've been Johns' first show back, sonic temple in columbus ohio, then the would stopped in march and everything went to shit...
The SNL performance was when John was close to first quitting and in very poor mental health, this is not the stuff of jokes. He was in a hellish place.
When at his peak, nothing touches John live, I had the honour of seeing him 7 times between 02 & 07 with the Chili's, only once where they any less than excellent.
Imagine Dragons are overly polished pop in comparison, so bland. The fact that you are raising them speaks about the poor state of current rock.
I like the David Gilmour analogy!
SNL was so hilarious!
He’s a minimalist to me...and there’s nothing more difficult than using 20 notes that make you feel 20 thousand...especially when your bass player is a musical thesaurus...I think some talk about Brian Stetzer or Billy Duffy, earlier Cult would be interesting...
I mean....technically there's only 12 notes but I know what you mean.
I’d say academically there are 12 but like primary colors in the hands of a capable painter there are “technically“ as many colors as their creativity can conjure...
@@alanagottalottasay997 I mean....you can use different techniques to create interesting sounds, but all of them will still have a pitch relative to those 12 notes. The argument could be made that if you play out of tune, you are technically playing a note that isn't one of those 12, but that's a rather complicated topic.
And this is all based on equal temperament tuning of course.
@@SwagGuffington the same person who asked you to read and respond to it.
One of the GREAT triumphs in music in the last 25 years is that John Frusciante did not die during his addiction to heroin. It seemed like he was destined to join other genius artists that died at 27
Wow, this thought hadn't really struck me before. It's a miracle he didn't die during those days. John is by far my favorite musician ever, and I would barely even know who he was if we had lost him then. Just thinking about all the music I'm blessed to have from him in the last 25 years makes me so happy and grateful. And for his family & himself it's a real blessing that he's turned his life around.
yes talk about John Frusciante ❤️🌶🎸
Listen to his solo song “Falling” and tell me he isn’t known for his virtuosity
Thank you!
The use of the name Trickfinger was a recent thing and was not part of the solo work in his early times when he was most struggling with handling fame. Trickfinger is approx the last 5 years and was used due to the differing nature of the work that name was used in regard to.
I just mimic john frusciante for my formative guitar year's. Hell everything I did was john frusciante. Hell my guitar face is John's guitar face. Haha I feel he is the modern jimi hendrix to me atleast.
If you’re decent at guitar and don’t boast about it = AWESOME.
John didn't release trick finger till way later. After he left the first time he did 2 amazing albums "nirandre" and "smile" then released solo albums starting in 99 while he had rejoined and those albums are unbelievable, then later he did trick finger
Just my 2 cents: John doesn't really seem to have a Gilmour influence, but they end up sounding like each other a little bit. Both have the Hendrix vibe but their melodic stuff and minimalism comes from different places. In John's case, it seems to have originated from his post-punk and progressive rock influences, and to a certain extent electronic and classical music. He also has more of that Fripp/Page/Hendrix aggression in his soloing. Although I love Gilmour, it seems he has in a way just slowed the blues way down in a beautiful way.
Thank you for acknowledging John Frusciante. It’ erks me when I hear these top 5 Guitarist and he’s not only #1 but not even on the top 5. BULLCRAPP!! I urge you to go back and listen, one thing these guys nailed is that RHCP are a real Rock Band, but John Frusciante has the most awesome Solos to almost every song that he’s been instrumental (wink wink) in creating. Flea is an amazing Bass, pry arguably the BEST, again my opinion and on the OTHERSIDE(wink wink) Frusciante just kills it. This is just RHCP, check out his solo projects self titled, or his electronic music. His u understanding for sound is above so many greats, especially in my generation of music. 90’s ALT ROCK BABY --- heroin has devistated many musicians families etc, and id like to acknowledge the strength John Frusciante instills in me, personally inspiring me and giving me hope in this lonely lifestyle. We opened out minds and now it’s time to get on with life. Thanks to who took time to read this, and If I confused u my point was, “JOHN Frusciante is the greatest guitar player ever. “
I liked when John Frusciante with the RHCP did the Bee Gee's "How Deep is your Love " and a few other pop covers like Brandy , I Get Around ,etc..he liked to throw a few curveballs..
Simple answer to this question. Because he is unquestionably himself and is comfortable in expressing himself. He has pictures of himself in makeup as a girl on the internet and could care less what anyone thinks of it. He is free from the constraints of what society deems is right and wrong, therefore he can be as expressive as humanely possible
Check his live solos, John melts face on contact 🔥🤘🏻👽❤️
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also while being a diehard fan, the little inaccuracies make me cringe, however I’m absolutely ecstatic to hear y’all discuss him at all 🙌🏻 He’s so overlooked by most.
Lastly, his other solo albums are masterpieces, check those as well. Anyone that has read my ramble this far, I love you and hope you’re well. I’m sleepy and shouldn’t have started typing but I’ve come too far to turn back now. Hope you understand, later gators 🙃
John also got me into Hendrix. Totally feel that
What do I think? I think you guys are pretty smart! Thank you for sharing. Been a FRU fan for 20 years. :)
good call on the Gilmour influence...I always thought the floyd song sheep was like chili peppers guitar tones and styles a decade before the peppers...especially Gilmours riffing in the last part.
Lots of people consider the riff to Under The Bridge to be the best, but in my opinion, the last ~2 1/2 minutes of Sir Psycho Sexy is the most beautiful guitar Frusciante has contributed. Such a blast to play, too. It’s a great way to learn improv and the licks you play between chords; how they all fit together. Check it out!
On the back of a car, playing a broken Strat. It's Scar Tissue. Oh, you got it. lol
Mark Knopfler generally gets overlooked. Another champion of the Stratocaster and fantastic guitarist.
You guys are freaking cool and I’m enjoying your channel more and more every day. Hope to visit the shop in the near future. Cheers from Maryland.
frooshantey... hes not cool. hes true. good or bad. always growing. love him infinity
gilmour - frusciante. exactly. I cannot understand why there are so few people who see the similarities.
His playing is a powerful ease
Great video, but why the picture of Josh Klinghoffer at 5:45 when you're talking about Frusciante?
Excellent video guys👍
John Frusciante is an amazing singer!!!
The bearded guy is right for staying on topic
Way to hold it down
I was born in 2006 and John is the reason I play. The fact I wasn’t alive for their main hits blows my mind
Is there a copyright situation here? 20 min vid on a guitar player without playing one example?? Uhhhhhh?
An amazing guitarist. But I’m sure the coolness comes from the long sleeved T shirt / Lumberjack shirt combo. The elegantly waisted look works for everyone 😷😎😇
The self awareness of the Edward Scissorhands hairstyle is pure gold. Good on you man. HA!
Guitar solos on La Via by The Mars Volta, and his work in de loused..
@@SwagGuffington flea I think recorded tha bass on de loused, and fleas trumpet on miranda is awsome. I seen flee in back to the future part3 , inward trippin...
Thanks for the tip on Cold Shot, cause I can't nail that Can't Stop riff for sh!t.
I would love to hear you guys ramble about david gilmour my personal favorite guitar player, those bendsss
John's solo work is as impressive as his RHCP work. Please check it out
12:00 dang Baxter called it perfectly, they just announced a 2022 tour for the new album 😂
A 20 minute video about JF and you barely talk about his solo output at all and completely ignore his amazing 2004/5 run of 6 albums in as many months.
Why? Because he is like Jesus Christ, God of guitar.
Great topic!
My 14 year old daughter loves Fru music! ❤️
RHCP was the first band ever I fell in love with when I was little kid and didn't know shit about music (not that it changed much since tho...). I was listening some popular shit on radio and TV but it was Californication and Otherside that made me get for a first time goosebumps because of a song. After that there were Nirvana, Metallica, Guns n roses... but maybe thanks to RHCP including Frusciante I'm not listening to some shit like Cardi b right now... thank god.
Also, about an year ago I started listening to the solo stuff from Frusciante and it's incredible. Before I was judgung him for leaving RHCP so often but now hearing his solo stuff I can understand. It's unique, simple but accomplished, insane but deep. Higly recommended!
"I am... Za TONE CHASER" - Skiwisgar Squigelf of DETHKLOK
He was playing the By the way tour in Glasgow when I seen him. It was his birthday 🎂 and he was F#+kin Raging 😡😤 he had monitor & sound issues. Not his best night but hey. Still a good show 🤷🏼♂️
damn you got u're info from wikipedia, don't even know Hilel
This is one of my fav series!!
I loved the subtle way in which you suggested that Dave Navarro sucks......... ha ha
2022!!!!! No!!!! I want it right now! ❤️🤣
Maybe the best melody writer there is
You guys should do a video on JJ Cale. Such a killer player and songwriter that doesn't get mentioned as much as it should be!!
Hate it when people title guitar players the best of all time .. Stop it !! It's not a sport. It's an art that touches every individual differently. Its cool to have opinions, but shit..
5:42 is NOT a pic of JOHN it is JOSH.
dont forget he had Hillel Slovak as a mentor. addictions and such aside, Hillel was incredible as well. John def absorbed the vibe Hillel had and built on it forging his own style and vibe. I am not a fan of the Dave Navarro era. I love JA but his layered approach and processed sound just is not RHCP to me.
How could y’all so simply brush over Hillel? I know this is a Frusciante vid, but Hillel molded Frusciante into the instrumentalist that he was when he joined the band (after Hillel’s death).
5:43....uh....that is Josh....not John...