In a recent interview with the U.K's The Sun, members of the Red Hot Chili Peppers expressed that while they had sensed the departure of guitarist John Frusciante before it happened, he never once slacked off in his commitment to the band.
"The time John revealed his plans to move on was something everyone had sensed and was emotionally prepared for," said lead singer Anthony Kiedis. "You can't carry someone who doesn't want to be there – not that he was kicking and screaming. He played his ass off till the last note so his departure was a relief, but a positive relief."
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You can read the full interview here.
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