Listen to the people who have worked with him talk about his musical mind and it will be eerily similar of comments made on the 1995 Brian Wilson documentary. sense.Īs many will point out below, the Peppers’ best work always came with Frusciante in the mix, where he worked at such a level above the rest of the band and personnel that it’s a wonder why they ever needed Rick Rubin after Californication. There’s something to be said about a band that contains arguably the best guitarist, bassist, and drummer of the last quarter century being held in such low regard, but time will tell on that one and I don’t mean in a Krush Groove / E.T.
Still, even without the hive mind mentality, as the band continued to be successful, they became an easy target, full of double-standard criticisms that even the most adored musicians of our age disagree with. Honestly, I slightly agree with some of the criticism (“ Hump De Bump” is lyrically just the worst), but I believe it’s no coincidence that the rise of their notoriety coincided with the rise in popularity of publications that thrive off of unnecessary snark. Sadly, I’ve long since given up on changing people’s opinions on them, though that doesn’t stop me from nudging them to a specific record or song. Red Hot Chili Peppers have been my favorite band for as long as I can remember having a favorite band.
Sure, I had been into music before that, with some obscure bands here and there and a nerdy stint in high school band, but my obsession with music in all its form never would have happened if I hadn’t come across his music. Like everyone here and most reading, music is a huge part of my life and yet I honestly don’t know if that would be the case if it wasn’t for John Frusciante. It’s a loaded statement, both vulnerable and hyperbolic in an almost cringe worthy manner, but it’s the unadulterated truth and something I think about very frequently in my life. Without John Frusciante, I do not know what type of person I would be today. This Week’s Selection Chosen By Doug Nunnally Shadows Collide With People by John Frusciante
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