John Frusciante – back in the Chili Peppers and with a new gameplan: inside the new issue of Total Guitar

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Cover Feature: The reinvention of John Frusciante

In his first album with the Red Hot Chili Peppers in 16 years, John Frusciante has redefined how he plays the guitar. His vision: to find a bridge between the explosive virtuosity of Eddie Van Halen and the visceral power of Kurt Cobain. In our 23-page special feature, John reveals how he fell in love with rock music again – and how he finds fresh inspiration in everything from jazz to post-punk.

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