When a band has been around for a prolonged period of time and built up a large fan base that has become familiar with them inside and out, it can be difficult to be the new guy coming in and taking the place of a beloved musician who is no longer a member of the band. Naturally comparisons are going to happen whether you like it or not. Such a thing has been happening to current Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist Josh Klinghoffer, who replaced John Frusciante not all that long ago.
While Klinghoffer is beyond thrilled to be a part of the band (since he joined as an additional guitarist in 2007 and took main role in 2009), he understandably feels rather adversely to people making such comparisons between him and his predecessor as anyone in his position would.
In an interview with Metro News, Klinghoffer talks about it, saying:
“Of course it gets annoying. On one hand it’s an honour for me to be part of this band, and be mentioned in the same breath as Frusciante. But all these comparisons are simply absurd. We are two totally different people. I have never tried to emulate his technique – and, of course, I was not trying to get him to leave the band. Seriously, anyone trying to compare us is an idiot.”
I can see why he would have such a strong reaction if it's been happening so often for so long at this point. No one wants to be called a copycat when they are putting every fiber of their heart, soul, and being into something they care about. Hopefully sooner or later for Klinghoffer's sake this kind of talk dies down and people appreciate him for the individual he truly is.
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