Guitarist John Frusciante has confirmed that he has quit the Red Hot Chili Peppers. On his website blog, the veteran rocker writes that his “musical interestes have led [him] in a different direction,” and that “there was no drama or anger involved” in his decision to split from the group.
Frusciante goes on to write:
"I really love the band and what we did. I understand and value that my work with them means a lot to many people, but I have to follow my interests. For me, art has never been something done out of a sense of duty. It is something I do because it is really fun, exciting, and interesting.
"Over the last 12 years, I have changed,” he continues, “as a person and artist, to such a degree that to do further work along the lines I did with the band would be to go against my own nature. There was no choice involved in this decision. I simply have to be what I am, and have to do what I must do.”
Frusciante’s departure marks an end to his second tenure with the group. The Chili Peppers were nominated for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in September, but this week it was revealed the band did not make the 2010 Rock Hall class.
source: gibson.com
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