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Flea Honors Early Red Hot Chili Peppers Guitarist Jack Sherman

Flea has paid homage to Jack Sherman, who was the second guitarist in the Red Hot Chili Peppers, playing with the band from 1983 to…

Emily Tan / September 9, 2020

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Neil Peart Tribute Show to Feature Taylor Hawkins, Chad Smith

Taylor Hawkins of Foo Fighters and Chad Smith of Red Hot Chili Peppers highlight an all-star group of drummers who will pay tribute to the late, great…

Daniel Kohn / September 8, 2020

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John Frusciante Shares ‘Amethblowl’ From Upcoming Solo Album

Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist John Frusciante has shared "Amethblowl," which is off Maya, his upcoming all-instrumental electronic solo album. The record is dedicated to…

Katherine Turman / September 1, 2020

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Guitarist Jack Sherman Poses For A Portrait

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Jack Sherman, Former Red Hot Chili Peppers Guitarist, Dies at 64

Jack Sherman, who was the second guitarist for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, has died at the age of 64. The band confirmed the news…

Daniel Kohn / August 21, 2020

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Josh Klinghoffer’s Latest Pluralone Single Features Flea and Jack Irons

Josh Klinghoffer has remained extremely busy since he was dismissed from the Red Hot Chili Peppers last December. He's hunkered down in his Los Angeles…

Daniel Kohn / July 2, 2020

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Quarantine Classic Concerts: Tibetan Freedom Concert

Rock ‘n roll and politics have a long, intertwined history -- and it’s hard to find a better example than the Tibetan Freedom Concert.

Sean Moltisanti / June 4, 2020

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Bright Eyes Share Another New Single, ‘One and Done’ Featuring Flea

Bright Eyes have shared a third song from their not-yet-titled ninth album, which sure seems to be arriving sometime in 2020 and breaking a nine-year…

Daniel Kohn / May 27, 2020

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Red Hot Chili Peppers Stream Their Lollapalooza 2006 Set

In recent weeks, Lollapalooza has been sharing sets from its vast vault. Today's is one that draws back on the fest's rich alt-rock history…

SPIN Staff / May 21, 2020

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Quarantine Classic Concerts: Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nirvana and Pearl Jam’s December 1991 Tour

Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nirvana and Pearl Jam all together on one bill. It doesn’t get more ‘90s than this. It couldn’t. You…

Sean Moltisanti / April 27, 2020

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Metallica Cancels Sonic Temple and Louder Than Life Headlining Slots

Metallica has canceled their headlining slot at Sonic Temple fest in Columbus, Ohio, this May. They'll be replaced by Red Hot Chili Peppers and Tool.

Daniel Kohn / February 24, 2020

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John Frusciante Returns to the Stage for 2 Performances

John Frusciante made his first appearance with the Red Hot Chili Peppers since he rejoined the band at a memorial event put on by the Tony Hawk Foundation.

Eran Ryan / February 9, 2020

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Josh Klinghoffer Details His Red Hot Chili Peppers Departure and Legacy: ‘It’s Not Like I Feel Like a Failure’

A phone call with Eddie Vedder helped guitarist move forward from the surprising dismissal

Daniel Kohn / February 4, 2020

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A New Red Hot Chili Peppers Album With John Frusciante Is Coming

The Red Hot Chili Peppers announced last month that they'd be reuniting with long-running guitarist John Frusciante, but didn't divulge what the reunion would entail…

Andy Cush / January 8, 2020

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