Josh Klinghoffer.Photo: Kevin Winter/GettyThere may be no bad blood between formerRed Hot Chili Peppersguitarist Josh Klinghoffer and his ex-bandmates, but he’s still convinced the music he made with them is “cooler” than the music they’re releasing now.Klinghoffer, 43,left the group in 2019to make way for the return of John Frusciante, whose job Klinghoffer snagged upon Frusciante’s 2009 departure.Since parting ways, the Red Hot Chili Peppers released the albumsUnlimited LoveandReturn of the Dream Canteenlast year — and though Klinghoffer said he “had to listen” to the new records, he wasn’t exactly impressed.“It’s tough only because you know, like I honestly think we were doing cooler music,” he told the Brazilian podcast5 Notas. “I would love for it to have been finished… I never want to sound negative about anyone doing music but, you know, I honestly feel like… I was shocked when I heard their new record.“Red Hot Chili Peppers.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagicKlinghoffer added that he didn’t even make it through all ofDream Canteen, as he was “trying to cram it in once before leaving on a plane” and only got as far as the ninth song. He recorded two studio albums with the Chili Peppers,I’m With You(2011) andThe Getaway(2016).He did, however, also praise Frusciante, with whom he was a frequent collaborator. He even said that there’s a chance that they work together once more.“Many times I’ve envisioned like one day, even if we don’t talk much during the process, I feel like it’d be fun to play some of those songs again, or play them live. We never played them live,” he said of the tunes they wrote together. “We don’t talk much these days but I’ve always maintained that I still have an enormous love for him, he’s one of my favorite musicians, one of my favorite writers so you know. I’m not against the idea.“RELATED VIDEO: Red Hot Chili Peppers' Anthony Kiedis Pretends to Lick Hollywood Walk of Fame Star During CeremonyThe Chili Peppers announced Klinghoffer’s departure in a 2019 Instagram post that called him “a beautiful musician who we respect and love.“The guitarist later reflected on just how difficult his firing was, tellingRolling Stonein 2020 that he did not take the decision personally, and had only fond memories with the group.“I just sat there quietly for a second and said, ‘I’m not surprised. I wish I could’ve done something that would’ve made this an impossibility. But I’m really happy for you guys,'” he said of the moment his bandmates told him Frusciante would be returning. “I’m happy for John. I wanted to leave the feelings that I had in that moment untouched, which were just the love for those guys. I love those guys deeply. I never saw myself as deserving to be there over John.“He did, however, say that leaving “truly felt like a death.”
Josh Klinghoffer.Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty
There may be no bad blood between formerRed Hot Chili Peppersguitarist Josh Klinghoffer and his ex-bandmates, but he’s still convinced the music he made with them is “cooler” than the music they’re releasing now.Klinghoffer, 43,left the group in 2019to make way for the return of John Frusciante, whose job Klinghoffer snagged upon Frusciante’s 2009 departure.Since parting ways, the Red Hot Chili Peppers released the albumsUnlimited LoveandReturn of the Dream Canteenlast year — and though Klinghoffer said he “had to listen” to the new records, he wasn’t exactly impressed.“It’s tough only because you know, like I honestly think we were doing cooler music,” he told the Brazilian podcast5 Notas. “I would love for it to have been finished… I never want to sound negative about anyone doing music but, you know, I honestly feel like… I was shocked when I heard their new record.“Red Hot Chili Peppers.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagicKlinghoffer added that he didn’t even make it through all ofDream Canteen, as he was “trying to cram it in once before leaving on a plane” and only got as far as the ninth song. He recorded two studio albums with the Chili Peppers,I’m With You(2011) andThe Getaway(2016).He did, however, also praise Frusciante, with whom he was a frequent collaborator. He even said that there’s a chance that they work together once more.“Many times I’ve envisioned like one day, even if we don’t talk much during the process, I feel like it’d be fun to play some of those songs again, or play them live. We never played them live,” he said of the tunes they wrote together. “We don’t talk much these days but I’ve always maintained that I still have an enormous love for him, he’s one of my favorite musicians, one of my favorite writers so you know. I’m not against the idea.“RELATED VIDEO: Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Anthony Kiedis Pretends to Lick Hollywood Walk of Fame Star During CeremonyThe Chili Peppers announced Klinghoffer’s departure in a 2019 Instagram post that called him “a beautiful musician who we respect and love.“The guitarist later reflected on just how difficult his firing was, tellingRolling Stonein 2020 that he did not take the decision personally, and had only fond memories with the group.“I just sat there quietly for a second and said, ‘I’m not surprised. I wish I could’ve done something that would’ve made this an impossibility. But I’m really happy for you guys,'” he said of the moment his bandmates told him Frusciante would be returning. “I’m happy for John. I wanted to leave the feelings that I had in that moment untouched, which were just the love for those guys. I love those guys deeply. I never saw myself as deserving to be there over John.“He did, however, say that leaving “truly felt like a death.”
There may be no bad blood between formerRed Hot Chili Peppersguitarist Josh Klinghoffer and his ex-bandmates, but he’s still convinced the music he made with them is “cooler” than the music they’re releasing now.
Klinghoffer, 43,left the group in 2019to make way for the return of John Frusciante, whose job Klinghoffer snagged upon Frusciante’s 2009 departure.
Since parting ways, the Red Hot Chili Peppers released the albumsUnlimited LoveandReturn of the Dream Canteenlast year — and though Klinghoffer said he “had to listen” to the new records, he wasn’t exactly impressed.
“It’s tough only because you know, like I honestly think we were doing cooler music,” he told the Brazilian podcast5 Notas. “I would love for it to have been finished… I never want to sound negative about anyone doing music but, you know, I honestly feel like… I was shocked when I heard their new record.”
Red Hot Chili Peppers.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Klinghoffer added that he didn’t even make it through all ofDream Canteen, as he was “trying to cram it in once before leaving on a plane” and only got as far as the ninth song. He recorded two studio albums with the Chili Peppers,I’m With You(2011) andThe Getaway(2016).
He did, however, also praise Frusciante, with whom he was a frequent collaborator. He even said that there’s a chance that they work together once more.
“Many times I’ve envisioned like one day, even if we don’t talk much during the process, I feel like it’d be fun to play some of those songs again, or play them live. We never played them live,” he said of the tunes they wrote together. “We don’t talk much these days but I’ve always maintained that I still have an enormous love for him, he’s one of my favorite musicians, one of my favorite writers so you know. I’m not against the idea.”
RELATED VIDEO: Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Anthony Kiedis Pretends to Lick Hollywood Walk of Fame Star During Ceremony
The Chili Peppers announced Klinghoffer’s departure in a 2019 Instagram post that called him “a beautiful musician who we respect and love.”
The guitarist later reflected on just how difficult his firing was, tellingRolling Stonein 2020 that he did not take the decision personally, and had only fond memories with the group.
“I just sat there quietly for a second and said, ‘I’m not surprised. I wish I could’ve done something that would’ve made this an impossibility. But I’m really happy for you guys,'” he said of the moment his bandmates told him Frusciante would be returning. “I’m happy for John. I wanted to leave the feelings that I had in that moment untouched, which were just the love for those guys. I love those guys deeply. I never saw myself as deserving to be there over John.”
He did, however, say that leaving “truly felt like a death.”
source: people.com
