New Chad Smith interview and poster in the current issue of DRUMscene Magazine! Grab your copy now! http://rhcp.me/drumscene
New interview with Anthony Kiedis and Flea in Interview Magazine!
Talking turbulence, longevity, and tube socks with the mayors of Pepperland, where people grow up, but nothing ever gets old. Read it here…
Anthony Kiedis contemplates having 24 hours to live and life after death in the September issue of Maxim Magazine!
What woman did you always want to sleep with?
What woman didn’t I want to sleep with?
Read the full article here…
RHCP in Q Magazine August 2011. New guitarist, new start for rock vets.
A brief article about the new Red Hot Chili Peppers era and new guitarist Josh Klinghoffer features in Issue 301 of Q Magazine, published August 2011.
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Q Magazine Issue 301 – August 2011
CHILI PEPPERS MAKE AN ‘HOFFER
New guitarist, new start for rock vets.
The Red Hot Chili Peppers have told Q Magazine that new guitarist Josh Klinghoffer has revitalised the band. “It’s been like starting over again,” says RHCP frontman Anthony Kiedis (pictured). Josh Klinghoffer was recruited 18 months ago to replace John Fruscianie and makes his recorded debut on new album, I’m With You. Produced by Rick Rubin and with cover art from Damien Hirst, I’m With You mixes their trademark funk sound with classic rock inflections. “It was a big thing for us to decide to continue without John,” acknowledges bassist Flea. “But we came back really enthusiastic and wrote a shit-load of stuff. I’m excited about the whole deal.”
I’m With You is out August 29th in the UK and is available under wider release on August 30th. Click here to Pre-order your copy on Amazon.
John Frusciante says he’s embarrased by Mother’s Milk
In the June 2011 issue of Total Guitar Magazine, John Frusciante is quoted as saying, “Mother’s Milk doesn’t represent the type of guitar player I am. I’m a bit embarrassed by the album, really” See the scans and transcript from the magazine HERE.
Learn to play RHCP’s Breaking The Girl feature in Total Guitar Magazine June 2011! Scans and Transcript.
LEARN TO PLAY: Red Hot Chili Peppers - Breaking The Girl
A classic slice of introspection, spiced up with 12-string tones, metallic scrap and a 6/8 time signature.
Published in Total Guitar Magazine - June 2011 Issue 251
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“Mother’s Milk doesn’t represent the type of guitar player I am. I’m a bit embarrassed by the album, really” - John Frusciante 
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NEW Anthony Kiedis Interview in Sky Delta Magazine April 2011
Anthony Kiedis was interviewed in the April 2011 issue of Sky Delta Magazine for their “10 reasons why LA shines like never before” feature… 
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Transcript
If you could describe Los Angeles in five words, whot would they be?
Land of a thousand faces.
What is your favorite LA music venue where you’ve played?
Historically, my band has taken the attitude of “we’ll play anywhere, anytime.” Venues, nonvenues, even a laundry mat will do. Today, I’ll say that the Troubadour ranks as my favorite.
What is, in your opinion, the most promising up-and-coming LA band?
There’s a new band born every day in Los Angeles. The most fun band I know to be next to right now is Crazy Band. The best songwriter I know whom no one has ever heard of is Elijah Forrest. The most promising— let’s say Warpaint.
How long have you called Los Angeles home?
I went to a West Los Angeles nursery school in the 1960s, moved back to Michigan for a spell and then started living in Los Angeles by my own choice in 1973. I was 11 years old.
Where do you go in LA for creative inspiration?
Creative inspiration is a funny thing. Sometimes it can be found anywhere; sometimes it just can’t be found. Lately, riding my motorcycle back and forth between Hollywood and Malibu has been working for me. When I was just starting to write music and lyrics for The Red Hot Chili Peppers, I used to go to the Hollywood Forever Cemetery on Santa Monica Boulevard. Other times the parking lot of a supermarket will get the creative inspirado job done.
It’s your first time in LA, what do you do?
Go to a concert at the Hollywood Bowl and then walk around all night. Next, seek our exquisite selection of nature. How do you stay grounded in LA? I think it’s hard almost anywhere. So easy to float away with the clouds or find yourself caving in the subterranean spaces. Be of service every dav, whether it’s convenient or not. Choose love or fear every time the choice arises. Climb the Hollywood Hill alone or with your friend.
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