Josh Klinghoffer says Red Hot Chili Peppers departure was 'complete shock' The guitarist left the band in December to be replaced by John Frusciante, who Josh originally took over from in 2009, and while he is "happy" for the musician to be back with the group, Josh admits the news would've been harder to take five years ago.
He said: He said: He said: Josh rode his bike over to bassist Flea's house to receive the news of his dismissal, and he told the group that he wishes he could've done something that would've made his departure an "absolute impossibility".
Josh recently admitted he has no hard feelings about departing Red Hot Chili Peppers.
When asked whether there were any "hard feelings" between him and the Chilis, he replied: