Chad Smith Talks About John Leaving
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!
