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John Frusciante at 50: An Impressive Discography

To celebrate guitarist John Frusciante’s 50th birthday, a deep-dive into his work with the Red Hot Chili Peppers and beyond. Red Hot Chili Peppers ‘Mother’s Milk’ Red Hot Chili Peppers…

LONDON – JUNE 19: John Frusciante of the Red Hot Chili Peppers performs on stage during the first London date of their tour, at Hyde Park on June 19, 2004 in London. 85,000 fans have brought tickets to the concert, making it their biggest UK date ever. (Photo by Jo Hale/Getty Images)

To celebrate guitarist John Frusciante's 50th birthday, a deep-dive into his work with the Red Hot Chili Peppers and beyond.

Red Hot Chili Peppers 'Mother's Milk'

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Frusciante made his debut as a Chili Pepper at the age of 18 on the band's 1989 release.


Red Hot Chili Peppers 'Blood Sugar Sex Magik'

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The newfound fame that came along with RHCP's 1991 breakthrough album caused Frusicante to quit the band in 1992.


John Frusciante 'Niandra LaDes And Usually Just A T-Shirt'

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Frusciante spent the mid-90s secluded and struggling with addiction; his solo debut came in 1994.


Red Hot Chili Peppers 'Californication'

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1998 brought rehab and a return to the Red Hot Chili Peppers just in time for 1999's 'Californiacation.' Dave Navarro was OK with this.


Red Hot Chili Peppers 'By The Way'

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The hits just came on coming with Frusciante's fourth album with the band, released in 2002.


Johnny Cash 'American IV: The Man Comes Around'

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That Johnny Cash cover of Depeche Mode's "Personal Jesus?" That's our Johnny on guitar.


John Frusciante 'Shadows Collide With People'

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One of SIX solo albums released in 2004, this one featured future RHCP guitarist Josh Klinghoffer and current RHCP drummer Chad Smith


Ataxia 'Automatic Writing'

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Frusciante formed Ataxia in 2004 with Josh Klinghoffer and Fugazi's Joe Lally.


The Mars Volta 'Frances the Mute'

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John ripped a couple of solos on the experimental rock band's 2005 release.


Red Hot Chili Peppers 'Stadium Arcadium'

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The Chili Pepper's 2006 release would be Frusciante's final with the band; he quit for a second time in 2009.


Wu-Tang Clan '8 Diagrams'

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Yes, Fruciante even collaborated with the Wu in 2007.

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