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sine I know Frusciante went on audition for FZ 88 tour band, and two years later he played cover of inca roads on Pink Pop ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbB9RkKsKGI ), did Frank anywhere mentioned Frusciante, in any interview?

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Don't know much about Frusciante - but I thought he chickened out of auditioning for FZ

yes he did... but in one interview FZ said this about, that only 2 guys came on audition for stunt guitar, or something like that...
but I wasn't appealing on that moment, I was thinking more about other, later stuff in RHCP...

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I read that he was going to, but he wanted to keep up with the drugs/alcohol that comes with touring, and that's why he didn't audition.

I wouldn't say "No way", but I really doubt Frank knew or would comment on Frusciante.

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Interesting - he could have saved him from wasting his time with the Chili Peppers. Now if only someone would go back in time to save Flea from that band.

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NJP

lol
I dont see where flea would be better then in RHCP
RHCP have some giffted musicians, flea chad and john are fucking great, but I think anthony and rick rubin drew the path

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They're not without highlights - I was just raving about Blood Sugar Sex Magik to someone last week - but I think Flea could be put to better use in a band that focused more on instrumental music. John at least has an outlet for that when he chooses. As rock drummers go, yeah, Chad Smith does some nice stuff. I don't get Anthony Keidis. I've tried for 20 years, and I still just don't get it.

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Thats truly interesting abount Frusciante and Zap. I love the Chili Peppers; some of their stuff is hit or miss with me. They were one of the first bands I can remember liking in fact; their "What Hits?" album is great...

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All interviews state that he did not audition. As mentioned above, he chose deliberately a rock life, and knew Frank's anti-drugs stance. He could, however, according to himself play most of Zappa's difficult parts.

He is a fabulous guitar player, and I really like his work with RHCP. Their live performances are generally great, with lots of Hendrix-inspired playing by John.

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