John Frusciante of the Red Hot Chili Peppers Returns, Part 1 | Broken Record (Hosted by Rick Rubin)
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- Опубліковано 13 жов 2022
- Today we’re sharing one of the most intimate conversations Rick Rubin has ever had on Broken Record. It’s with the famed guitarist of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, John Frusciante.
Rick Rubin last spoke to John back in April when the Chili Peppers were getting ready to release their album, Unlimited Love, their first record with Frusciante in 16 years. Unlimited Love debuted at number one in the U.S. and 15 other countries. Today, just a little more than six months later, the Chili Peppers released a second Rick Rubin-produced album, Return Of The Dream Canteen.
On today’s episode we’ll hear John Frusciante talk about the band’s early music, including the making of Blood Sugar Sex Magik. They talk about how his contributions on slower, more melodic songs like “Under The Bridge” and “Breaking The Girl” helped expand the Chili Peppers funk punk sound. John also talks candidly about the dark, drug-addicted years that followed the intense success of Blood Sugar. And he explains how he was able to finally get sober and rejoin the Chili Peppers to record their classic, commercial comeback album, Californication.
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Thank you!!! 🤩🤩🤩
Rick Rubin, I cannot thank you enough. Guiding John to open up so freely is truly a gift and then sharing those moments with us is beyond amazing. The rawness and honesty of those drug years is truly gut wrenching but leaves me only appreciating and celebrating the phoenix that is John Frusciante. Thank you again, these visits are absolute gold.
He is definitely pheonex; what a delight to see him soaring again!
welp….that was well said.
Amen! Well said!
Phoenix is not a good analogy.
@@musicowned 😂😂😂
The simple fact John's still alive is a miracle. Glad he's still around and making music for us to enjoy.
Destiny.
Or worse than death. He was close to loosing his arm. Imagine not being able to do your passion, that would be painful
@@unknownuser0006 He would have learned to play the guitar with his feet
The universe wasn’t done with him yet. Knowing how messed up and close to death he was, and then seeing just how much he came back from that, to become an even better and more skilled version of himself, gives me hope that it’s never too late to turn things around and become the best version of myself too. I think his solo music especially speaks to people who have been trapped in dark times, with a sense of understanding, but also a way out.
I met him backstage at House of Blues in 97 on the ill fated Nutstalk tour...and he was in bad shape...I couldn't believe he turned things around so quickly and was back with the Chili's in late 98. When I met him..he was off Heroin (but clearly wasnt totally sober) and he just looked bad and was extremely irritable. He definitely got lucky. Most people who went as far down into addiction as he did...do not make it out alive
When he says It seemed like nobody wanted to be his friend, it makes me profoundly sad. Not just for him, but for anyone that's had that feeling before.
Feel that right now
@@remembers911 life is hard but there is always interesting people who will help and love you
It is imposible not to love John Frusciante
unless you're a fan of river phoenix
@@copyrightcharacter1166 That kid made his own choices and no one was responsible for them besides him.
@@copyrightcharacter1166 wrong, I love them both!
@@copyrightcharacter1166 😂😂 this guy gets it
@@DweeD1516 So, a friend gives you a spiked drink and you die, is that your responsibility?
John is one the most beautiful souls in this world. His solo records saved my life when I was in a dark place of my own. 💖
Same here - his solo music and his work with the RHCP have saved me thru the darkest periods...
Once again (for like the _4th time!_ 🙄🤦♂️), I missed my chance to see them live just a couple nights ago and it truly devastated me! They played a epic, free benefit show in a tiny gym to 900 people with their full arena setup (I don't even know how they did it)... Every chance I get, either I have a medical emergency or a personal catastrophe and miss the show... feels like I'll never see them.
Praying I get another chance soon 🙏
me too. I also collect his solo albums on vinyl. So expensive though...
Just heard song to sing when I'm lonely
I don't know any other songs
@@quicklicks5963 Listen to When Shadows Collide with People, the whole album is a gem.
John definitely is one of the ones that “make you feel better”
He’ll make you feel fabulous
Soul to Squeeze is an absolute masterpiece, and interesting to hear why it didn't make the cut.
We got TWO incredible albums this year with the return of John. You can tell it's true that the band has been rejuvenated, and honestly, it feels like they're the best they've ever been. Got the see them in Toronto and it was easily the best concert I've seen. Long Live the Red Hot Chili Peppers!
I was at the Toronto show too, incredible, the whole night was such a euphoric vibe !! Happiest crowd I've ever seen leaving a show 😊
@@northerngurl6178 I don’t think he missed one note at that show!
DannyBDoe, which albums are you talking about? Unlimited love or whatever it’s called, is horrible. I’m a rhcp fan guy, but they haven’t put out a solid album since bssm.
@@mateosananto8594 they released two albums, unlimited love and dream canteen, and while nothing will ever be blood sugar, i felt stadium arcadium was their closest effort until these last 2 released this year, and while ive only heard them a couple times, there's a lot of strong funk going on which to me was what I've missed the most, but hey not every song is for everybody
@@mateosananto8594 wow you don’t like stadium Arcadium ? I’m young born in 99 so maybe I haven’t listened to the older stuff enough to appreciate it, but stadiums not bad imo lol
Dude…today is like a massive dopamine dump bridging my childhood to adulthood.
Rick and John -thanks for all you live to do
"I feel like I'm just getting warmed up." ❤️
Man that part where he dives into the rough years is really intense. He almost sounds borderline in tears at some points, real pain. So happy he made it out and got better. One of my favorite artists and prob the most influential person for me musically. Great interview.
This is helping me emotionally and mentally in a difficult time. Sitting here with my guitar passively playing makes me feel so at peace. Thank you
I feel you. I don't play in bands anymore but the comfort in sitting alone and playing guitar never fades
Dude, yes!!!!
John is beautiful in every way, can't wait for the next part. Good to hear him so engaged and chatty with Rick.
Chatty John is inspiring AF
Jesus Christ, the Hollywood celebrity worship is sickening. He would be homeless if he wasn't famous. This is what happens when people get their asses kissed nonstop from a very young age.
There's so much great musical history with John. I could listen to these guys talk forever. Great stuff Rick!
So nice to see John say Boston was one of the best nights on the tour. I was there it was beautiful.
14:46
This is everything I ever wanted in an interview
I was at the Boston show. Can confirm he was feeling it
Was at the DC show (womp womp). I didn't think it was a bad effort on his part. They did have an early miscue on Dani California and also came in early on right on time. My group left very happy. Wish I could have seen Boston.
I was at DC as well and could tell he wasn’t into it… still a great show (I’m guessing the group hug was an effort to boost his spirits).
@@kellygrahamtamai6504 I guess whatever he was feeling and the Dani California botch was irritating
Wow, I never have heard John being so open about all of these details of his past. When he knows the public will hear his memories of that time. Thank you so much for opening up about that period. Don't get me wrong, I find John is always very sensitive in his interviews and speaking his true feelings. But about this period, so detailed, I'd never heard. Thank you Rick Rubin, for giving John this trust and space. Just like you say you did, back in the day, when you visit John's house -although that must be really hard for you to see, you left John be in his value - as a true friend. Just like music is a true friend to all of us. I can relate to what John says. Just like Joy Division, Nirvana and Bob Marley were as a friend to John in a period, they were all friends to me too in periods of my own life. Glad that he thought about it that way, because John's music also brought me home many times. It was a true friend to me, in the moments I was by myself. Music is way better than therapy, I guess, if you love it deeply. And also it's always like a tsunami of inspiration for others, who are open to it. I began to paint, write, being a music-addict, since I was a youngster. And john's music was really the first wave that did that to me in that huge sense. Loving music made me the creative person I am today. And I always will be grateful for that, your were then and therefore still, will forever be my dear friend in sound. Your music connected to me in ways it got me fired up. And for that fact, I truly do love your creative soul and everything that came out from that. It's a really warm place to surf the waves of your creativity. Thank you for making waves -thank you for opening up.
Boring heroin guy...
The love within John's soul and his passion to create beautiful sounding music, I am truly grateful that he has returned and I am alive today to experience the 2 joyful albums from this year. Seeing them live in Dublin earlier this year was a moment I will never forget. Love love love!
This is so insightful and sincere from John. It is incredible how he reflects on the things. The guy went to hell and back, but managed to rise above it all. Also, I couldn't imagine better person to interview John than Rick. Props to Rick for this interview.
Yes,he's one of the few that has made it out alive.never really thought about that
To me the sound of Californication was the embodiment of a phoenix rising, it literally sounds like rebirth.
That's exactly how I see it as
It sounds like a money grab.
Shoutout to Rick for giving John the courage to do harmony vocals. He has some of the coolest harmony vocal parts
And yet it's never ever really worked live
@@Matt-ig4yk It totally does... I think they should be a bit louder but on this current tour his backup Vox sound great. They are subtle sometimes you wouldn't even notice but it would feel incomplete without them
He pushes the envelope by singing in a monotone and calling it "harmony".
@@creamydistortion his voice is hauntingly beautiful have you not heard his solo album Curtains? It's one of the saddest albums of all time. I love sad music.
Sure
Absolutely loved this conversation. Very genuine and soulful. So glad to have new John material!
Footage of their Mothers Milk era live performances always blows me away, they had an incredible energy/vibe about them. Wish some of their Pinkpop shows or others, would get an HD release sometime. The only available ones on youtube are poor quality.
They have one I know of on you tube.
Live on vrbo or something.
Great sound. Was i guess a radio deal or something.
Played 30 min worth of great tunes . 👌 check it out.
Live at Slane Castle 🏰
@@bradharvy13 Yeah the VPRO radio performance? yeah I love that one. No I just wish there were some HD versions of there Pinkpop shows with Frusciante. I think there were 2, 1989 and 1990, they are on youtube, and recorded professionally, but they're not HD, very grainy. Also the show they recorded for there Psychedelic Sexfunk Live from Heaven VHS. That must exist somewhere, but it's not available. They seemed incredible around that time, just wish someone would release HD versions or make a Blu Ray avaliable or something :)
@@kanthakathewhite1012 yeah that's amazing, I have a dvd of it. Just wish they would release HD versions of their shows around 1989-1990. They did record some professionally, they're only available in low quality on youtube :)
I had an official VHS, Psychedelic Sexfunk Live From Heaven, back in the day that was MM-era. Dunno if that's been released digitally? I remember my dad didn't like me watching it coz he thought it'd make me gay. "A lot of flesh on show there, isn't there?", lol.
So absolutely grateful to have these guys back with John. Cannot wait to dig into canteen tonight.
We need at least 10 more of these with John.
He's putting out a ten record set of himself farting into a microphone, and you will worship it.
Thank you so much for this!!
Can't wait to next part!
Thank you SO MUCH for doing this, Rick
Can't wait for the next one! Love you guys!
John Frusciante put into words the reason why his music and the music of the Chili Peppers is so important to so many people: through the music, he is giving us friendship. We can feel our friend, the music, hugging us when we’re lonely and just being there for us when we need it most
Seriously the best interview I have ever heard. John Frusciante is probably the most real person ever and so humble and honest, its beyond words. Go to comments on any board or any RHCP video and they are filled about how the music got them through life. When John says that is his purpose and intention it speaks volumes to the character and person he is. They are still giving people this soundtrack for their life to this very day!!! 🌶❤️ forever grateful for their music and their purpose!
I remember reading an old John interview, I think for a solo album, and the interviewer asked “what made you include so many songs?” And he said something along the lines of “I didn’t wanna cut a song cause people will say how much a song means to them and even if I don’t think a song is good, who am I to take away what might help someone, even one person.”
Thanks for sharing this!! Awesome that he has used his art to inspire and connect with so many people. He has given back so much with his music and even though he knows the impact it has had on so many people, he probably doesn't realize the full extent it has had. So lucky this band is still making music 🌶🌶🌶🌶
"Humble" is not a word that applies to this egomaniac.
This is just an absolutely amazing interview.
WoW Thanks for this, we need more please
Another great interview. Love John so much, need part 3 asap
Amazing interview! Thank you!
This is awesome. Can't wait for the next! 😀
Please…… a part 3! Best interview ever!
The part where Rick says that John was missing teeth and the walls were covered in blood/vomit is really intense. I’m glad John moved past that period in his life and went on to start recording and touring again
This was a really wonderful listen. Looking forward to future talk(s) between these two, really hope they can get to it.
... Ready for Part 2 now please! 😅🙏✨
i’ve been waiting for like 20 years for this conversation to happen. thx John and Rick!
Yes, please do another one!!🙏🙏
This is the most I’ve ever heard John open up in conversation. Very special💚
Dear god please do a dozen more of these with John... such fascinating conversation! I love this band and it's members more and more each day
Two absolute legends. I’m out for words
Yessssss, I’ve been waiting on this ❤
Best interview ever!
Such a beautiful conversation 💜 thank you Rick and thank you John for opening up like this 💟
Absolutely beautiful conversation.
Thank you for sharing this ! John frusciante hits my soul with his music and his words in such an inspirational manner . You guys are human treasures!
Thank you Rick and Broken Record Podcast for this invaluable interview! We love you John and Rick!
I cannot even begin to describe how much I appreciate this interview and all of your wonderfull work. Many Thanks Forever 🙏❤
Thank you for your honesty John. Looking forward to the next chapter
Great conversation! I could listen to Rick and John talk about music all day.
Thank you sooo much for this Series you started to do with John. Its so amazing hearing him talk about all of these things from the past. And that fact that you made him even talk a little bit about his darker days when he was going through his drug addiction was even more amazing since I wouldn't have expect John to talk about his experience and thoughts during that time period so openly. But then again he is getting older and maybe its a good way of resolving allot of stuff.
The interview I've been waiting for 🤍
I live here now! Two of my favourite people not only together but realising the spirit that focus brings. Amazing and thanks for the tunes
Thanks for activate the captions ❤️ amazing conversation. Love Rick and John ❤️
Enthralling conversation.
Being a professional musician myself & an unapologetic fan boy of both these guys, this is pure gold.
Thanks fellas.. x
What a beautiful conversation. Thank you John, Thank you Rick and God Bless you both.
This is great, I could listen to Rick and John talk for hours. ❤
I love to hear the background details on their music from John. You can really tell the amount of thought he puts into creating music, and the many influences he draws upon.
Thank you so much for this beautiful conversation🙏🏽💕🌼💐 Much love!
This is incredible, I could listen to these two for ever.
This was so insightful, thank you!
This is amazing.. super grateful to Broken Record and Rick. So cool hearing John talk about a repeatable feeling from listening to some artists. Johns music did the same thing for me which I've never felt in the same way with another artist
This is the best interview
Thanks, Rick, and John for being open with us, your music influences lot of people!
incredible insight, you can tell how comfortable John is with Rick. Looking forward to the next part!
Thank you for pushing through that DC show. A night I will never forget
Such an amazing album Return of the dream canteen is, that im still trying to process it and I will in the following months and years. Probably one of the best chili's albums of all. Thank you Broken Records and Rick for putting this podcast out. It is really interesting and fun to listen to you guys talk about life and music in general. Its a blessing.
I am so happy today 🖤
Oh part 2 yay!!!! I can't wait to see frusciante with the band next year when they come to Australia ❤
I love John and the Chili Peppers. Such a phenomenal band and so much talent. It's so sad to hear about how bad into drugs John was but it's amazing how he overcame his addiction and rose to the top once again. When I heard he had rejoined RHCP back in 2019, I cried. I was missing him for years and it just felt like everything was right in the world again. RHCP just wasn't the same without him. ❤
I was at the Boston one, and I could tell, even for them it was a special energy there that night. I've seen a lot of RHCP concerts too, but it just seemed unique that night. It's interesting to hear him say that directly now after having seen it first hand. Him confirming it is really amazing.
damn, this is gold but i wish this was video format. love john and youre a great interviewer.
thank u for this
Rick is the perfect person to interview John! He just knows how to put people at ease and let them open up. Thanks for sharing this with us!
Thanks very much for sharing these precious insights.
And John said he is just warming up and looking towards next year 😊
Love to Rick for this awesome conversation and his amazing job producing the RHCP, and all my love, admiration and respect for John for all the amazing music he give us!
I always have ears for John's self-assessment on the band as well as his own playing... a real prodigy (all of these years later...)
Awesome! Thank you so much!
Oh boy, I thought it was a treat with the last interview, this is my fav frusciante interview ever. Just two great friends chatting. Amazing
A pleasant surprise to stumble upon this 🔥
This was so good’.
Thanks -
Awesome..thank you 💜
Excellent interview.. so intriguing listening to John open up with someone he completely trusts..
The last minute of this interview is what true friendship sounds like.
I need the next parts of this!
Absolute gem for live long fan of John
Amazing interview. Love hearing about the recording process. Gave me some ideas to use with my music. I need Rick to produce my next album 😄
PLEASE give us part 3 soon! Gotta have it
Cant help but feel that keidis could not help but be a lil envious of how strong frusciantes connection to their audience is n how much people just love his magic. Thanku flea for bringing him bk.
This was special...as a musician it really hit me as to be open to less aggressive to more aggressive ways of playing guitar. The idea of just being a team player then a virtuoso can really help the band so much.
Best Interview of him on the internet...Huge thanks
John plays his guitar with amazing feeling, so gifted and talented-the best!
John is one of my favorite guitar player and to hear him this way is fantastic. His likes in music spot on in my head too. So cool to hear this, can’t wait for the 2nd one. Been a peppers fan for a long time. I attended a show of many but one sticks out at SUNY Albany in 89 I believe. But I herd John playing Hendrix and was outside at the time. I couldn’t get in fast enough. Unbelievable show. So glad you are well John. Your music is needed.
So glad to hear the discussion around ‘Soul to squeeze’ .. was always one of my favorite RHCP songs and never understood why this wasn’t part of the album
Simply amazing!
Keep up the great work!
By far one of the best things I've ever listened to in these series. What a journey.