

John Frusciante Returns, Part 4
20 snips Dec 20, 2022
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Drum and Bass Influence
- John Frusciante's time spent dancing at drum and bass clubs influenced his guitar playing on Venice Queen.
- He aimed to emulate the improvisational rhythms of jungle drummers.
Punk Influence on By the Way
- While writing By the Way, Frusciante wanted to blend punk elements into the Chili Peppers' sound.
- Rick Rubin steered him towards the band's more melodic side, seeing greater novelty there.
Heavy Metal Undertones
- Frusciante and Chad Smith rehearsed by playing entire Black Sabbath and Van Halen albums.
- Though not overtly present, Frusciante feels this heavy metal influence subtly enhances By the Way.