Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin Richmond

John Frusciante Returns, Part 4

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Dec 20, 2022
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ANECDOTE

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.
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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.
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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.
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