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“Stone Gossard is the reason I picked up guitar in the first place. Having a front row seat to his playing has been amazing”: Josh Klinghoffer on Chili Peppers vs. Pearl Jam and playing in Andrew Watt's new wrecking crew

These days Klinghoffer’s leaving his most well-worn guitars at home, but on his new Pluralone album he went back to his beloved 1947 Martin

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“Once John’s back in the picture, it’s like the other records don’t exist”: Why Josh Klinghoffer feels his Red Hot Chili Peppers contributions have been erased from history

As Klinghoffer embarks on a new era, the former Chili Peppers guitarist reflects on his tenure with the band and why he feels “slight disrespect” towards his legacy

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"It's the best clapping TV theme song since Friends." Listen to the first song released by US supergroup featuring R.E.M's Michael Stipe, producer Andrew Watt, ex-Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist Josh Klinghoffer and Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker

Michael Stipe shares first new song in three years, with superstar cast

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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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Former Red Hot Chili Pepper guitarist Josh Klinghoffer avoids jail term after accepting plea deal in vehicular manslaughter case

Klinghoffer pleaded no contest to lesser charge and was sentenced to one year’s probation and 60 days of community labor

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Ex-Chili Peppers guitarist avoids jail in road traffic accident manslaughter case

Josh Klinghoffer is on a year’s probation with 60 hours community service

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Former Red Hot Chili Peppers star Josh Klinghoffer accepts no jail plea deal over fatal car crash

Former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist Josh Klinghoffer has been sentenced but avoided jail time over a vehicular manslaughter charge.

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Ex-Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist Josh Klinghoffer avoids jail after entering plea in vehicular manslaughter case

Klinghoffer was warned about his future conduct during court proceedings in California

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“Dude, I'm just trying to make the song as best as it can be! You’re so impatient!": Studio footage shows producer Andrew Watt berating Elton John during the recording of his new album Who Believes In Angels?, a collaboration with Brandi Carlile

The record also features lyricist Bernie Taupin and former Red Hot Chili Peppers colleagues Chad Smith and Josh Klinghoffer

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"I was exhausted, I had a lot of doubt, and I was a nightmare": Elton John announces collaborative album with Brandi Carlile

Who Believes in Angels? features contributions from Chad Smith, Pino Palladino and Josh Klinghoffer

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Former Red Hot Chili Peppers Guitarist Pleads Not Guilty

Former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist Josh Klinghoffer pleads not guilty to misdemeanor manslaughter charge in pedestrian death case in Alhambra, California.

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Ex-Chili Peppers guitarist denies a manslaughter charge in the death of a pedestrian

Guitarist Josh Klinghoffer has pleaded not guilty through his attorney to a misdemeanor manslaughter charge in the death of a pedestrian

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Pearl Jam guitarist Josh Klinghoffer to be charged with Manslaughter today

The former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist hit and killed a pedestrian while driving in March 2024

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Former Red Hot Chili Pepper guitarist Josh Klinghoffer set to be charged with vehicular manslaughter following fatal accident involving a pedestrian

The arraignment follows the death of 47-year-old pedestrian Israel Sanchez, who was struck by Klinghoffer, allegedly as a result of the guitarist driving while using his phone

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Ex-Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist Josh Klinghoffer to be charged with vehicular manslaughter following death of pedestrian

The former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist Josh Klinghoffer is set to be arraigned for manslaughter following a fatal car accident

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“Three songs in, we got into a physical altercation and I decided, ‘I’m done playing this show.’ I took all my Ibanez guitars and threw them into the audience”: Dave Navarro on why he switched to PRS – and Jane’s Addiction’s unlikely rebirth

Navarro stopped playing guitar after his battle with long Covid was compounded by grief following the passing of his friend and bandmate Taylor Hawkins. He reveals how he came back from the brink to join a once-more reunited Jane’s Addiction for new music and a new sonic approach

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Ex-Chili Pepper Klinghoffer sued for wrongful death after "tragic accident"

Josh Klinghoffer is being sued by daughter of victim of road traffic accident

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Ex-Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist Josh Klinghoffer sued for wrongful death

Klinghoffer allegedly ran over and killed 47-year-old pedestrian Israel Sanchez while in a black SUV

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Ex-Red Hot Chili Peppers Guitarist Sued For Wrongful Death

Former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist faces lawsuit for wrongful death after fatal collision in Alhambra.

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Ex-Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist sued for wrongful death in alleged fatal collision

Ex-Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist Josh Klinghoffer is being sued for wrongful death after allegedly hitting and killing a pedestrian earlier this year

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Former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist Josh Klinghoffer sued for wrongful death and negligence

Josh Klinghoffer was behind the wheel of a car that struck and killed a pedestrian earlier this year

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Former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist sued for wrongful death over pedestrian collision

Pearl Jam touring member Josh Klinghoffer is alleged to have ran over and killed a pedestrian in March

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“Dave was peak-Navarro”: Dave Navarro plays with Jane’s Addiction for the first time in 3 years following his long Covid battle – and the band debuted new material

The band's classic lineup have reunited for their first show together since 2010 – and they marked the occasion with a brand-new song

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"My first guitar was a beat-up flamenco-style acoustic that my grandmother had in her closet": Slash, Jimmy Page and more remember the guitars that set them on the path to six-string immortality

We dive into some of our classic interviews to rediscover the stories of how famous players got started - featuring Slash, Jimmy Page, Stone Gossard, Albert Lee and more

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Game-changers, taste-makers and trend-setters: here are 2023's guitarists of the year

We tip our hats to the players that made 2023 such a defining year in guitar history – and whose achievements we'll be talking about in years to come

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