The web is pretty much buzzing with the news on the The Empyrean’s release, knowing that Red Hots are on a hiatus and that, suddenly, every single thing band members do are therefore somewhat sensational to the general public. So, here’s what the others are saying….often featuring a cynical approach to that *other* sensational news [...]

(thanks to Eleni for the heads-up!)
In an interview to an issue of Rhythm, where he’ll also be the guest editor, Chad Smith denied all the rumours of RHCP breaking up and he added that they’ll gather in September and decide on future plans.
“We’d been on tour for a year-and-a-half and we said; Let’s take a [...]

John is thought of as an inspiration for a solo career. At least that would be opinion of Andrew Densby of Houston Cronicle. The article is on Jakob Dylan of The Wallflowers putting out a solo album, and ten different solo projects are listed as a proof that musicians can have solo albums and still [...]

Under The Bridge has made it into the top 100 of Rolling Stone’s Top 100 Guitar songs; as 98th.
Guitarist John Frusciante’s tone is as naked as singer Anthony Kiedis’ addiction memoir. But the moving parts in his chord patterns and the hurt in his flourishes are symphonic. He modeled the chorus on Joe Jackson’s “In [...]

Cast your vote on RHCP’s future
Gigwise have rephrased the Rolling Stone interview with Anthony and added a little poll about Red Hot Chili Peppers’ future at the bottom of the page. Cast your vote.
Dizzee Rascal is praising John
In this week’s issue of NME, which is out today; talking about Wu-Tang Clan’s new album,Dizzee Rascal is [...]

(from Baltimore Sun)
For years, Russell deOcampo wanted a way to combine his passions for art, live music, bartending and film. With his new club, the Windup Space, he thinks he’s finally found it.
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THE NAME’S ORIGIN // It’s a song by John Frusciante. The song is about something a little deeper than selling booze and art [...]

In the 411 Mania’s column top 5, this week’s theme is Top 5 comeback albums and, according to Dan Marsicano, What The Hell Happened To…, News, Reviewer, Californication made it to the top. And, naturally, the explanation focuses on John.
5. Californication: by Red Hot Chili Peppers – The mid-90’s were probably the bleakest period for [...]

As it was announced earlier, Bram van Spluteren’s amazing documentary on various bits of Red Hots’ career, focusing on John and his contribution to the band as well as going to hell and back; was one of the movies shown on Beverly Hills Film Festival, and that was its world premiere on the big screen [...]

As some of you have probably seen on the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ official website, the documentary which was first aired last year after the show in Nijemegen will be shown again on Nederland 3, VPRO at 19.50 CET. However, there’s much more to it….
…this stunning documentary is making its USA premiere today, at 2:30 [...]

This is for all of you who desperately search for photos, once again. Here’s a nice photo of John with friends at the premiere of Daniel Lenois’ movie, Here Is What Is. Daniel Lanois performed in conjunction with two screenings of his movie on Thursday, March 27, at the Vista Theatre in Silver Lake.
The image [...]