<P> Josh Adam Klinghoffer ( born October 3 , 1979 ) is an American musician best known as the current guitarist for the rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers , with whom he has recorded two studio albums , I 'm with You ( 2011 ) and The Getaway ( 2016 ) , and the b - sides compilation , I 'm Beside You ( 2013 ) . Klinghoffer replaced his friend and frequent collaborator John Frusciante in 2009 , after a period as a touring member . Klinghoffer was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the Red Hot Chili Peppers in 2012 , becoming the Hall of Fame 's youngest - ever living inductee at age 32 , passing Stevie Wonder , who was 38 when he was inducted . </P>
<P> Josh Adam Klinghoffer ( born October 3 , 1979 ) is an American musician best known as the current guitarist for the rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers , with whom he has recorded two studio albums , I 'm with You ( 2011 ) and The Getaway ( 2016 ) , and the b - sides compilation , I 'm Beside You ( 2013 ) . Klinghoffer replaced his friend and frequent collaborator John Frusciante in 2009 , after a period as a touring member . Klinghoffer was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the Red Hot Chili Peppers in 2012 , becoming the Hall of Fame 's youngest - ever living inductee at age 32 , passing Stevie Wonder , who was 38 when he was inducted . </P>
when did josh join red hot chili peppers
when did josh join red hot chili peppers
2009
2009