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.
when did josh join red hot chili peppers
2009