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For me, theory has always opened things up to where I can walk into a room and just by hearing something I know exactly where to go on the guitar. I have a better time playing because I have a variety of colors to bring to the table.

John Frusciante

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John Frusciante
Age: 54
Born: 1970
Born: March 5
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Trickfinger
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