happy birthday John Frusciante!

soltwanger · March 6th, 2007, 05:41 AM

This came one day too late, his 37th birthday was yesterday- 5th march. Just thought I should say a huge happy birthday to a creative musical genius, and telecaster picker of the highest order. John is probably more well known for using a strat, but that tight funky picking on 'around the world', 'give it away' and 'if you have to ask' etc is pure tele tone. He said in an interview not so long ago that the Telecaster is 'the quintessential guitar tone i hear in my head. It's that sound I feel' so without further ado here is a picture of John with his gorgeous '63 sunburst tele:

A truly awesome and influential musical figure.

Sarge · March 6th, 2007, 09:02 AM

I would have to agree with you. I'm always looking forward to what he'll come up with next. The man is very talented and a top notch guitar player.

lewis · March 6th, 2007, 09:12 AM

I was watching him do a live version of "Blood, Sugar, Sex, Magik" on YouTube yesterday. What a great track (that I totally forgot about)!
He is a a top notch artist in my book.

durango jon-boy · March 6th, 2007, 01:07 PM

RIght now, I would have to admit that John is my biggest musical inspiration. I just can't get enough of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, probably my all-time favorite band since I was about 9 or 10.

I'm really glad that John has shifted from guitar minimalist to super guitar hero.

Happy Birthday John!!!

Dr Gonzo · March 6th, 2007, 01:14 PM

What a ledgend that guy is. Always have time for RCHPs!

J-man · March 6th, 2007, 01:43 PM

Frusciante has always been one of my favourite guitarists, he's had his rough patches but always pulls it together. His awesome funk playing has inspired my playing to no end.

Happy Birthday!

lightice · March 6th, 2007, 03:35 PM

I love frusciante, he is my musical inspiration. His minimalist playing style blends in totally well with the bass runs by flea and the drumming by chad.

i noticed he tapes the top of his 2 teles where his arm rests.

His picking on songs such as throw away your television, Parallel universe, can't stop are sublime.

E.D. Patton · March 6th, 2007, 06:11 PM

It's a wonder he made it to his 37th.

I'm glad he got the help he needed to get that monkey off his back. He sure has made a lot of folks happy with his playing.

Cyrithicus · March 6th, 2007, 06:27 PM

Underrated for sure, I'm just now starting to take a peek at his "portfolio", and I'm impressed!

Dan The Man · March 7th, 2007, 09:42 AM

I wish him a happy birthday - belated.

Am I the only one that doesn't really get the RHCP? please don't hate me!!!

hollowman · March 7th, 2007, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E.D. Patton

It's a wonder he made it to his 37th.

I'm glad he got the help he needed to get that monkey off his back. He sure has made a lot of folks happy with his playing.

No doubt. RHCP were not the same with Navarro, and I think some of there best stuff has been recorded since he came back!! Love his playing, while it sounds "minimalist" as mentioned above, it can really be quite complex yet sound simple. Happy bday Froosh!

soltwanger · March 7th, 2007, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan The Man

I wish him a happy birthday - belated.

Am I the only one that doesn't really get the RHCP? please don't hate me!!!

I can't actually say I am a huge fan of all their music, I find a lot of it (californication and by the way etc) way too middle of the road and boring. However, i did see them at hyde park (i was front row- 8 or 9 metres away from john) and they were sublime. One of the best gigs I have ever been to. I am mainly just a fan of John's impeccable guitar picking, particularly on the near-perfect 'bloodsugarsexmajik' album. I have more respect for the guy than I could have for any one band, including the whole of the chilli peppers. His solo work is superb also.

like them or not, the chillis and all their members (no innuendo intended

) are incredibly influential to music today. <3 john

lightice · March 7th, 2007, 02:18 PM

Their live stuff are super.
I especially like when he does his solos different from the albums.

lunchbox · March 7th, 2007, 09:45 PM

That guy is great and has always been a very scary player.

durango jon-boy · March 7th, 2007, 10:39 PM

I had the pleasure of seeing RHCP in Phoenix last August. It was, hands down, the best live music I've ever heard or seen. John no longer just has that "I'll just play something while Flea carries the song" attitude. His playing seriously reminded me of Jimi Hendrix.

And those who haven't seen them live don't know. THEY JAM!!! They don't just come out and play their 3 or 4 minute songs and move on. THEY JAM!!!

The encore was absolutly amazing. They came out and played Under the Bridge followed by Give it Away. Then Anthony left but everybody else stayed and just jammed for like 45 minutes.

And those who don't get the Chilis, whats not to get?
They're just a band trying to get you to move your feet with the funkiest music since P-Funk.

lightice · March 8th, 2007, 02:22 AM

Their jamming on stage is one of the reasons why their live act is that good to watch.

A few years back during their by the way tour, live at slane castle, the 1 min ++ intro before californication is just... orgasmic.

March 6th, 2007, 05:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
soltwanger Tele-Holic Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: norfolk, england Posts: 633	happy birthday John Frusciante! This came one day too late, his 37th birthday was yesterday- 5th march. Just thought I should say a huge happy birthday to a creative musical genius, and telecaster picker of the highest order. John is probably more well known for using a strat, but that tight funky picking on 'around the world', 'give it away' and 'if you have to ask' etc is pure tele tone. He said in an interview not so long ago that the Telecaster is 'the quintessential guitar tone i hear in my head. It's that sound I feel' so without further ado here is a picture of John with his gorgeous '63 sunburst tele: A truly awesome and influential musical figure. __________________ www.myspace.com/wreckoftheminotaur www.myspace.com/cherryblossommelodies www.myspace.com/solphilcox

March 6th, 2007, 09:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
Sarge Friend of Leo's Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pgh,Pa Age: 53 Posts: 3,549	I would have to agree with you. I'm always looking forward to what he'll come up with next. The man is very talented and a top notch guitar player. __________________ A coward dies many deaths, a Soldier once.

March 6th, 2007, 09:12 AM	#3 (permalink)
lewis Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,881 28 Photos	I was watching him do a live version of "Blood, Sugar, Sex, Magik" on YouTube yesterday. What a great track (that I totally forgot about)! He is a a top notch artist in my book. __________________ "I'm a maestro, I'm a maestro," Taj Mahal, 8/20/05. Last edited by lewis; March 7th, 2007 at 09:47 AM.

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J-man Moderator Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Wales/Scarborough Age: 20 Posts: 6,287 9 Photos	Frusciante has always been one of my favourite guitarists, he's had his rough patches but always pulls it together. His awesome funk playing has inspired my playing to no end. Happy Birthday! __________________ Write a wise saying and your name will live forever. - Unknown "The large print giveth and the small print taketh away." - Tom Waits

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Cyrithicus Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oklahoma Age: 31 Posts: 1,020 4 Photos	Underrated for sure, I'm just now starting to take a peek at his "portfolio", and I'm impressed! __________________ "When I was young, I could remember anything, whether it happened or not." --Mark Twain

March 6th, 2007, 01:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
durango jon-boy Banned Tele-Holic Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: The Greatest state of Arizona Posts: 624	RIght now, I would have to admit that John is my biggest musical inspiration. I just can't get enough of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, probably my all-time favorite band since I was about 9 or 10. I'm really glad that John has shifted from guitar minimalist to super guitar hero. Happy Birthday John!!!

March 6th, 2007, 01:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
Dr Gonzo Tele-Meister Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: England, Surrey Age: 27 Posts: 383	What a ledgend that guy is. Always have time for RCHPs!

March 6th, 2007, 03:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
lightice Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Malaysia Posts: 462	I love frusciante, he is my musical inspiration. His minimalist playing style blends in totally well with the bass runs by flea and the drumming by chad. i noticed he tapes the top of his 2 teles where his arm rests. His picking on songs such as throw away your television, Parallel universe, can't stop are sublime.

March 6th, 2007, 06:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
E.D. Patton Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 909	It's a wonder he made it to his 37th. I'm glad he got the help he needed to get that monkey off his back. He sure has made a lot of folks happy with his playing.

March 7th, 2007, 09:42 AM	#10 (permalink)
Dan The Man Tele-Meister Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Watford, Herts Age: 28 Posts: 168	I wish him a happy birthday - belated. Am I the only one that doesn't really get the RHCP? please don't hate me!!!

March 7th, 2007, 02:18 PM	#13 (permalink)
lightice Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Malaysia Posts: 462	Their live stuff are super. I especially like when he does his solos different from the albums.

March 7th, 2007, 09:45 PM	#14 (permalink)
lunchbox Tele-Holic Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Venice, Fl Age: 39 Posts: 549	That guy is great and has always been a very scary player. __________________ TWANGALICIOUS!!!!

March 7th, 2007, 10:39 PM	#15 (permalink)
durango jon-boy Banned Tele-Holic Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: The Greatest state of Arizona Posts: 624	I had the pleasure of seeing RHCP in Phoenix last August. It was, hands down, the best live music I've ever heard or seen. John no longer just has that "I'll just play something while Flea carries the song" attitude. His playing seriously reminded me of Jimi Hendrix. And those who haven't seen them live don't know. THEY JAM!!! They don't just come out and play their 3 or 4 minute songs and move on. THEY JAM!!! The encore was absolutly amazing. They came out and played Under the Bridge followed by Give it Away. Then Anthony left but everybody else stayed and just jammed for like 45 minutes. And those who don't get the Chilis, whats not to get? They're just a band trying to get you to move your feet with the funkiest music since P-Funk.

March 8th, 2007, 02:22 AM	#16 (permalink)
lightice Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Malaysia Posts: 462	Their jamming on stage is one of the reasons why their live act is that good to watch. A few years back during their by the way tour, live at slane castle, the 1 min ++ intro before californication is just... orgasmic.