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My Take
Josh Klinghoffer took on one of the most thankless jobs in rock: replacing John Frusciante in the Red Hot Chili Peppers. From 2007 to 2019 he stood under that brutal scrutiny and delivered I'm with You and The Getaway, never quite escaping the comparison yet never collapsing under it either. As a Los Angeles native who guitars, sings, and composes, he's a genuine multi-instrumentalist talent. I respect the nerve it takes to fill a beloved predecessor's shoes and still play your own sound. To me he's a craftsman first, and that quiet endurance is what I find most admirable.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Josh Klinghoffer
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョシュ・クリングホッファー
- Reading
- じょしゅ・くりんぐほっふぁー
- Born
- October 3, 1979 (age 46)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Goat
- Origin
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- guitarist / singer / rock singer / composer / musician
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Josh Klinghoffer born?
Born October 3, 1979 (age 46).
Where is Josh Klinghoffer from?
Josh Klinghoffer is from Los Angeles, California, United States.
What does Josh Klinghoffer do?
Josh Klinghoffer works as guitarist, singer, rock singer, composer, musician.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.