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New RHCP Album Out Next Year!

admin — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 13:34:06 +0000

In an exclusive interview on Australian Radio Station Triple M 105.1 FM, with Ugly Phil, Chad Smith confirmed that the new Red Hot Chili Peppers album is going to be released next year – in 2011!

Ugly Phil asked Chad whether the rumors were true that there are four new songs already in the pipeline and some of them are going to have pianos and they’re going to be very different.

“You know, it’s too early to say,” said Smith before laughing, “It’s not gonna be like an Elton John album. Not that that’s a bad thing! It would be great if we could write songs that good.” Chad had also confirmed that they’ll definitely be touring in Australia!

Here is a part of the interview!

Flea To Be Interviewed

admin — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 11:04:58 +0000

Flea will be interviewed at BUA’s URBAN ART STUDIO in Los Angeles on June 12th! Flea will be interviewed with mix master mike from 4pm-5pm! Admission is free.

Big news for the Urban Art movement! LA County Museum of Art named world-famous urban artist, BUA, as one of the premiere artists at ArtWalk 2010!

BUA is known as one of the most important artists (not just urban art) of our era. His works will be featured in the Plaza Level of the Art of the Americas Building at the LACMA Muse event the weekend of June 12, 2010. BUA’s URBAN ART STUDIO will feature original paintings and drawings as the artist himself hosts exclusive interviews with extraordinary individuals instrumental in shaping urban art.

Event Info:
Appearances and interviews @ BUA’s Urban Art Studio:
1 pm – 2 pm: Mear One and Camille Rose Garcia
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm: Mr. Wiggles and Franklin Sirmans
4 pm – 5 pm: Flea and Mixmaster Mike
5 pm – 6 pm: BUA signing at the Gift Shop

Live Performances:
Mr. Wiggles
Mear 1
Beat Freaks
and MORE!!

Commemorative BUA LACMA Poster:
- Available for purchase June 12 at LACMA
- The FIRST 50 people entering BUA’s Urban Art Studio will receive a free one!
- The original Tupac and Biggie Paintings will be shown at the exhibit!

Address and Contact Number:
5905 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90036-4597
(323) 857-6010
www.lacma.org/membership/Muse.aspx(to view all of the days events)

Facebook Event Page
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=127562460591828&ref=ts

An Interview About The New RHCP’s Album

admin — Fri, 07 May 2010 09:18:31 +0000

Here are parts of the interview with Chad Smith where he talks about the new album he’s working on with other members of Red Hot Chili Peppers. The interview was done by Joe Bosso and you can read the whole Chad Smith talks new Chickenfoot, Red Hot Chili Peppers albums interview.

So even though Chickenfoot have been writing and demoing, the plan is to record in the fall, once you’re done with the Chili Peppers album?

“That’s right. The next Chickenfoot record is gonna kick ass, but at the moment, as you can imagine, my main focus is on the Chili Peppers. I’m definitely in Chili Peppers mode.”

You’re getting set to make the record soon, right?

“Real soon. Since last October we’ve been working on things, and probably in a few weeks we’ll be going into the studio with Rick Rubin. Pre-production will take a few months, but I’d say by July we’ll be laying down real tracks. We have a lot of material, probably about 20 songs.”

Has everything calmed down in the band? There was so much attention to John Frusciante leaving again – understandably so.

“Yeah, things have calmed down. Things were…as you know…they were a little pressurized last year. We were sad to see John leave the band, but he has to do what he wants and follow his path.”

How has Josh Klinghoffer been working out?

“We’re all thrilled to have Josh be part of the group now. He’s been a friend of ours for a long time. He’s played with us, he’s played with John – he’s a real natural fit.

“Josh is a real creative force. He’s going to play guitar, he’s going to write music, he’s going to sing and play keyboards. The guy is amazing. And the great thing is, we didn’t have to go through that whole dating phase that happens sometimes and winds up weird. It’s not like we held these open auditions and got in somebody who we had to figure out. We know what Josh can do and we’re excited.”

But still, it’s going to be a different sound with Josh.

“Oh, sure. I mean, he’s his own man, he’s a different guy. There’s little nuances and things about his playing that are going to be different, but like I said, he knows the band and we know him. We were already starting from a good point. I think people are going to really like what we do.

“And aside from what Josh is bringing to the band, Flea is doing different things. He’s contributing a lot of piano-type songs. You know, he recently went to school, to USC, and he really learned a lot about theory and playing. If you grow, everybody grows – if they’re open to it, which we are.”

What have the other members of the Chili Peppers said to you about Chickenfoot? Do they like the band?

“You know what’s funny? They haven’t said anything. No, wait, I take that back…Flea did ask me once what it was like playing with Michael Anthony. That’s about it.”

That’s so surprising. You’d think they’d be curious.

“We don’t really talk about our extra-curricular activities. I mean, I went to see Flea play in his Thom Yorke project. I enjoyed it, but I don’t sit around asking him about it.”

So let’s hope for a new exciting sound and the old, unique, Red Hot Chili Peppers energy… I’d say it’s time to get excited!

The Red Hot Chili Peppers – An Oral/Visual History

admin — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 09:20:37 +0000

I am very happy to announce that a new book, called The Red Hot Chili Peppers An Oral/Visual History, is coming out in October! It is the first (and only) official Red Hot Chili Peppers story, an oral history with hundreds of photos, written with the band’s full involvement.

Here is what they have to say about the book:

The Red Hot Chili Peppers is a highly-designed package with never-before-seen photos of the band, accompanied by personalized captions and anecdotes. The book features the most definitive and private photos, along with a collection of intimate interviews with the band. This will be the must-have collector’s item for the hardcore fan.

For the first time ever, Red Hot Chili Peppers will reveal both their personal stories and the history of band, giving readers a glimpse of: what inspires them creatively, how they came together, the recording process, and never-before-revealed details of their lives outside the band.

In addition to the colorful stories and anecdotes, the package includes 200 glossy, color photos which are comprised of candid personal photos from each member and band photos, including: performance shots, promotional photos, magazine shoots, and album covers. In addition, other pieces of ephemera will be included, such as: ticket stubs, set lists, magazine covers, posters, backstage passes, and more.

Book info:

On Sale: 10/26/2010
AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Tr 9780061351914 $39.99 ($51.99)
256 pages; 10 x 12
200-250 color photos throughout
Model ISBN: 9780061864155
Bon Jovi
It Books
Carton Qty: 8
Selling Territory: W
200,000
Subsidiary Rights: First serial, UK, Translation: It Books; Audio, Dramatic: Vigliano Associates, Ltd.

You can also download additional spreads And for even more extras, photos and info, go to harpercollinscatalogs. Enjoy!

A Cause T-Shirts Auction

admin — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:20:04 +0000

The Red Hot Chili Peppers decorated T-Shirts for the Crafts For A Cause charity auction in an effort to raise money for the relief efforts in earthquake-devastated Haiti. They decorated and signed two T-Shirts. The auction is opened on March 15th and you can place a bid till March 27th, when the auction will be closed.

If you’re interested, go place your bids online on the following two links:

>> Place your bid on a T-Shirt No1
>> Place your bid on a T-Shirt No2

And here is the info and some photos!

Item Number: 144
Item Description: This is a one-of-a-kind shirt, decorated and signed by all members of the Chili Peppers (Anthony Keidis, Flea, Chad Smith and Josh Klinghoffer).

It is an Alternative Apparel, Women’s Medium
Measurements are: 24″ long x 16″ from armpit to armpit

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Item Number: 145
Item Description: This is a one-of-a-kind shirt, decorated and signed by all members of the Chili Peppers (Anthony Keidis, Flea, Chad Smith and Josh Klinghoffer).

It is an Alternative Apparel, Unisex Medium
Measurements are: 25″ long x 17″ from armpit to armpit

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Flea Talks About John Frusciante In A New Interview

admin — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:32:22 +0000

Flea was a special guest on Mike Watt’s radio show, on February 21st 2010. He talked about a lot of things: his trip to Nigeria last year and he also mentioned he recently returned from Ethiopia.

The most interesting part of the interview is related to Red Hot Chili Peppers, where Flea talks about John Frusciante and his replacement – Josh Klinghoffer. He confirms that John has quit the band and Josh is the new guitarist, which we already knew anyway, but it’s still nice to hear. Flea seems to be ok with John’s decision to leave and is happy for him.

It’s around the 28 minute mark where Flea mentions both of them – John Frusicante and Josh Klinghoffer. And here you can download and listen to that part of the interview.

Thanks to rhcpuniverse for uploading the recording. Visit their website to download the whole interview!

Anthony Kiedis Auctioning Stadium Arcadium To Beneffit Oxfam International

admin — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 11:36:45 +0000

Bid to get a Stadium Arcadium CD signed by Anthony Kiedis and help “heal Haiti” on charitybuzz.com. Go ahead, and check out other auctions too. Here is what they say:

Attention fans of the Red Hot Chili Peppers: now is your chance to own a unique piece of Chili’s memorabilia: a double gold (Sweden) album presentation for “Stadium Arcadium” and “Dani California.” The back has been signed “To Haiti with Love” Anthony Kiedis 2010. This framed piece is directly from Anthony’s personal collection and is ready to grace your walls now.

Here is direct link. And this is how it looks. Enjoy!

Chad Smith Talks About John Leaving

admin — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:36:52 +0000

So, for the first time, someone from the band – Chad Smith, openly talks about John Frusciante’s departure from the Red Hot Chili Peppers, in a recent interview to a Pittsburgh radio station – 105.9 The X

NA: I hear the lineup has changed any chance you can comment on that?

CS: Well, you could say that, we have a new guitarist who is one of the most talented musicians I’ve come to know and as a group we are taking steps i never thought we’d be taking and its awesome.

NA: So John isn’t with the band anymore?

CS: John will always be with the band but right now he is just a busy man, john is and always will be about the music. I love john and I’m happy he is doing what he wants.

NA: So this new guitarist who is the lucky bastard?

CS: His name is Josh, we actually ave known him since around the time when John came back and he has grown so much as a musician and a friend that we couldn’t help but ask him to jam and things went from there.

NA: Sounds awesome, anything we can expect from this new album that might be different?

CS: Expect something new and fresh, Josh not only is a fantastic guitarist but the kid can do it all, sing, bass drums and even piano.

Hmmm… At least someone spoke about it. I am glad the band is with John and they support his decision. Can’t wait to hear the new Red Hot Chili Peppers sound! Enjoy!

New Interview With Chad Smith

admin — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:33:10 +0000

Grammy camper Nick Arnold had, as he says, a great privilege to interview Chad Smith during MusiCares event. Here is an interesting part of that interview:

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NA: One last question before I let you go: With this new Chili Peppers record, are you guys taking a new direction, or will you be sticking with your more recent sound?

CS: It is a new direction because we’ve got a new guitar player, Josh Klinghoffer, and he’s an amazing musician, so it’s obviously gonna change. But it’s also gonna change because we’ve got a new guy in the group, and he’s very talented, very musical. It’s fresh, it’s fun, everyone is in a good mood, everyone is coming up with lots of good ideas, and I just look forward to what the future is gonna bring. I know it’s gonna be different and exciting. It just makes me really happy to get up everyday and go to rehearsals, because I know something new and cool is gonna happen, and so I’m looking for it; it’s awesome.

NA: Sounds very cool! And I think that since we’re here, I should ask you about tonight. What does the song you’re playing tonight mean to you? Would you say you’ve been influenced by Neil Young?

CS: Yeah, of course! We’re huge Neil Young fans, all of us. We’ve played his show he puts on every year in San Francisco, called the “Bridge School Benefit,” we’ve done that a couple times. He’s fantastic! We love him, and we were just honored to be part of this. We’re playing a song called “A Man Needs A Maid,” and we’re doing our own take on it, and I hope he likes it.

CS: So it’s the first time we’ve played out with Josh, just the four of us, so it’ll be an exciting night for him.

NA: It’s almost like a reunion, or a re-debut for you guys, because you’ve been on a break for a while.

CS: Yep, so we’re taking it slow. One song at a time.

NA: Riding your way up the charts and airwaves like a new group.

CS: (Laughs) Yeah, that’s right, that’s what we are.

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This is just one part of the interview where he talks about Red Hot Chili Peppers, and the way he sees their new start with Josh Klinghoffer. Please go to grammycampblog to read the rest of the interview where he talks about his feelings about drumming, music in general, and his other bands. Gotta enjoy Chad Smith and his sincerity!

A Video Of Red Hot Chili Peppers Performing At MusiCares

admin — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 09:42:04 +0000

Here is youtube video from MusiCares, where Red Hot Chili Peppers performed, for the first time, with their new guitarist Josh Klinghoffer. They played the song called Man Needs A Maid by Neil Young. Enjoy!