John Frusciante released a solo album 15 years ago this week that wasn’t as hot as the Red Hot Chili Peppers, nor as funky – but more distinctive than you might expect.

Here is a review of ‘The Process’ by Bill Laswell, Chad Smith and Jon Batiste, a meeting of the minds of master musicians who hadn’t previously met.

If “Scratch” is any indication, and the guitarist is already saying it is, John Frusciante’s forthcoming studio project will represent a furiously inventive encapsulation of everything he’s has done so far You May Also Like: When John Frusciante Returned to Solo Work on ‘Shadows Collide With People’ Warren Haynes, “CommonRead More

Now that the Red Hot Chili Peppers have gotten over the shock of becoming a last-second addition to the Super Bowl halftime show, Chad Smith says they’re working up a very special classic-rock cover. You May Also Like: ‘The Smith Tapes 1969-1972: Lost Interviews with Rock Stars & Icons’ (2015):Read More

A solo effort in the most complete sense of the word, John Frusciante’s ‘Outsides’ reflects a singular creative genesis.

John Frusciante has released a lengthy, darkly emotional rumination, written for a friend that went back to the guitarist’s days in the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Wayne Forman, tragically, died before he could hear this tribute. You May Also Like: When John Frusciante Returned to Solo Work on ‘Shadows CollideRead More

Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith, during a news conference to announce their appearance at Australia’s Big Day Out 2013, returned to a common theme: The fact that he looks just like Will Ferrell. You May Also Like: When John Frusciante Returned to Solo Work on ‘Shadows Collide WithRead More