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"I lost it. I was just screaming and swinging at people. I’m not proud of it." How Red Hot Chili Peppers made the 10-million-selling masterpiece By The Way, in their own words

Released on July 9, 2002, By The Way proved that the Red Hot Chili Peppers' rebirth with John Frusciante was no fluke, and became the LA band's first UK number one album

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"I lost it. I was just screaming and swinging at people. I’m not proud of it." How Red Hot Chili Peppers made By The Way, in their own words

"It’s not some champagne and caviar rock star party for us"

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John Frusciante and Dave Navarro are the household names, but plenty more guitarists made their mark with the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Here’s our guide to all of them

RHCP founder Hillel Slovak created the template, but the seven guitarists who later enjoyed stints in the band all created their own delicate balance of funk grooves and rock aggression

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“I almost cried when I first saw John Frusciante live. But when I got involved in extreme music, people would say, ‘Don’t mention RHCP’”: How Arve Isdal carved his own extreme metal path with Enslaved – and became Norway’s answer to Slash

The blues-schooled shredder shows off some unlikely examples in his guitar collection, explains why he quit an Iron Maiden icon’s band and shares the fate of his supergroup with Dani Filth, Rob Caggiano and John Tempesta

Guitar World

“Who wants to tell him?”: The busking drummer who unknowingly performed a Chili Peppers song in front of Chad Smith

Busker performs RHCP song in front of an audience of one: Chad Smith

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‘Are cutwaters the new Four Loko’: Woman drinks 1 Cutwater Lemon Drop Martini. Then she notices something above her lip

The absolute explosion of canned cocktails in the U.S. can’t be missed. You’ll see the ads online, and the shelves in any grocery store’s alcohol aisle are packed with names like Cutwater, High Noon, and Golden Rule.

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“Who wants to tell him?”: Busking drummer unknowingly performs Chili Peppers song in front of Chad Smith

Busker performs RHCP song in front of an audience of one: Chad Smith

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“When I pull up, Ed is standing there with the wah. He goes, ‘Why does John Frusciante want a piece of crap like this?’” Eddie Van Halen’s tech helped John Frusciante track down a rare wah pedal – but the guitar hero didn’t approve of his gear choice

Van Halen may not have been especially fond of the vintage wah, but he did take the opportunity to share some valuable guitar tech advice with Froosh’s camp during the handover

Guitar World

“Who wants to tell him?”: Busking drummer unknowingly performs Chili Peppers song in front of Chad Smith

Busker performs RHCP song in front of an audience of one: Chad Smith

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“I called John immediately and said, ‘Dude, you have to join us for a song. I’m not going to let you not play with us’”: Dave Navarro on how he and John Frusciante finally played together for the first time after decades of friendship

The former Red Hot Chili Peppers and current Jane’s Addiction guitarist has long had a close relationship with Frusciante, but they didn’t play together until 2020

Guitar World

"It had a very spiritually sexual vibe": Red Hot Chili Pepper's John Frusciante once claimed to have an encounter with a horny ghost whilst recording Blood Sugar Sex Magik in a haunted mansion

When RHCP recorded their hit album Blood Sugar Sex Magik in a spooky Hollywood mansion, guitarist John Frusciante experienced paranormal activity of a very welcoming kind

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Flea names his least favorite Red Hot Chili Peppers album – and says he wants to re-record it

The RHCP bass icon revealed he has tried to convince the band to take another crack at it, but “can never talk anyone into it”

Guitar World

The Darkness' Justin Hawkins says Red Hot Chili Peppers' John Frusciante is an "overrated" and "child-like" guitarist

The Darkness frontman Justin Hawkins critiques RHCP guitarist John Frusciante and explains why he thinks he's an overrated player

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Josh Klinghoffer thinks Red Hot Chili Peppers were making “cooler music” with him: “I was shocked when I heard their new record”

The guitarist says he doesn’t want to badmouth his former band, but the experience of hearing their latest recordings with John Frusciante was “tough”

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Melb Icon Busking Darth Vader Is Going Viral After A ’Yuge Train Station Sesh After The RHCP Gig

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Dig Out Your Best Jorts Fat Etnies ’Cos Red Hot Chili Peppers Are Touring Aus Next Year

They'll be hitting massive stadiums in the middle of summer.

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Red Hot Chili Peppers fans 'heartbroken' after band cancels Glasgow gig due to illness

The huge rock band were set to play Bellahouston Park tonight but cancelled this morning due to illness. Hundreds of fans have expressed their dismay following the news.

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Red Hot Chili Peppers gig cancelled in Glasgow tonight as band 'deeply disappointed'

The Red Hot Chili Peppers had been due to perform in Glasgow later this evening though the rock band are 'deeply disappointed' that the show won't be going ahead as planned tonight

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Daily Record

Lanarkshire fans disappointed as Red Hot Chilli Peppers concert is cancelled

The American rockers were set to perform at Bellahouston Park tonight.

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Red Hot Chili Peppers call off Glasgow gig just hours before show time 'due to illness'

The Red Hot Chili Peppers have postponed their Glasgow gig just hours before it was due to take place in the city's Southside.

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Red Hot Chili Peppers forced to cancel gig at Glasgow’s Bellahouston Park due to 'illness'

The legendary American band broke the news on social media just hours before they were due to take the stage at part of their huge European 2022 tour.

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Red Hot Chili Peppers' Glasgow gig tonight cancelled due to illness

The band was expected to play Bellahouston Park tonight but has been forced to announce the last-minute cancellation due to illness. They have apologised and reassured fans they are working to reschedule the concert.

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