Eddie Vedder (Pearl Jam) has announced a solo tour in support of his new album “Earthling” (out February 11). Notably, the frontman’s backing band will consist of Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Josh Klinghoffer (ex-Red Hot Chili Peppers), Chris Chaney (Jane’s Addiction), Glen Hansard (The Frames), and Andrew Watt (Post Malone, Ozzy Osbourne). Hansard…
During an appearance on Marc Maron‘s “WTF Podcast,” Josh Klinghoffer opened up about his departure from Red Hot Chili Peppers. As previously reported, the guitarist was replaced by returning member John Frusciante in December. Despite this, Klinghoffer said he is “happy” to see Frusciante back with the group. Klinghoffer said the following: “I rode my…
The Red Hot Chili Peppers have parted ways with guitarist Josh Klinghoffer. With this news, the group have also confirmed that John Frusciante will be returning to their lineup. The band commented: “The Red Hot Chili Peppers announce that we are parting ways with our guitarist of the past ten years, Josh Klinghoffer. Josh is…
Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Chad Smith has recruited a number of artists to participate in an all-star jam at “Will Ferrell’s Best Night Of Your Life” benefit. The group, who will perform under the moniker “Chad Smith’s Super Mega Funktastic Jam Rock All Stars,” will feature Smith, along with Chris Martin (Coldplay), Mike McCready (Pearl…
During the recent One Classy Night benefit in Seattle, actor/comedian Will Ferrell joned Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder and Mike McCready, Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Chad Smith and Josh Klinghoffer, the Dave Matthews Band’s Stefan Lessard, Brandi Carlile, and more for a cover of Depeche Mode’s “Personal Jesus.” You can see footage of that below:
During Red Hot Chili Peppers’ October 7 set at the Austin City Limits Music Festival in Austin, TX, Josh Klinghoffer paid tribute to the late Tom Petty with a live cover of “A Face In The Crowd.” You can watch footage of that below. Earlier in the night, the band dedicated a cover of Funkadelic‘s…
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