Key Takeaways
- Josh Klinghoffer keeps his romantic life private.
- He was previously linked to musician PJ Harvey.
- Klinghoffer replaced John Frusciante in Red Hot Chili Peppers in 2009.
Josh Klinghoffer, a talented musician and former guitarist for the “Red Hot Chili Peppers,” is not dating anyone as of September 2024.
While his career has been successful, he struggles to maintain lasting relationships in his personal life.
Despite being associated with several women in the past, Klinghoffer currently keeps his romantic life under wraps.
One of his more publicized relationships was with musician and actress Polly Jean Harvey, better known as PJ Harvey, a singer-songwriter.
Josh, who is ten years younger than PJ, never publicly revealed when their relationship began, but it’s clear their romance didn’t last long.
Information about their relationship remains ambiguous, which is typical of how Klinghoffer handles his private life.
There have also been rumours and speculation about Josh’s connection with Jenny Lee Lindberg, the bassist of the band Warpaint.
Some sources suggest they started dating around 2009, but details about this relationship have remained scarce and very private.
In addition to PJ Harvey and Jenny Lee Lindberg, Josh was reportedly involved with Arina Lubiteleva.
Their relationship was also mainly kept private, though it’s known that they eventually broke up.
Despite the breakup, they shared a deep bond. Arina has spoken about some of her darkest moments, during which Josh was there to support her emotionally, offering her comfort and love.
Interestingly, Josh’s voice has sparked some debate among fans. In April 2024, a Reddit user remarked that Klinghoffer’s vocals on the “I’m With You” album sounded feminine, leading them to believe at first that his girlfriend was singing.
Another user wrote:
You’re not alone. I also had thought it was a girl on IWY and asked who it was here when it first released.
Via Reddit
A third one wrote:
For the longest time, I thought it was a woman singing on Omission. It wasn’t until after Josh joined the band that I learned about his history with John, and then later listening to Omission again I was like “oh wait…”
Via Reddit
For now, Josh seems to be prioritizing his career and staying out of the spotlight, with no confirmed signs of him dating anyone.
Josh Klinghoffer Shares Insights Into His Relationship With John Frusciante
Josh Klinghoffer and John Frusciante became close friends in 2000 when Klinghoffer’s band, the Bicycle Thief, opened for the Red Hot Chili Peppers during their Californication tour.
The two guitarists collaborated on several projects, including four of Frusciante’s solo albums and a joint album called A Sphere in the Heart of Silence in 2005.
In 2007, Klinghoffer joined Red Hot Chili Peppers as a touring member and officially replaced Frusciante in 2009.
Although Frusciante knew about the band’s decision, it was difficult for him to accept that they would continue without him.
Klinghoffer recalled that while Flea had discussed it with him, they didn’t start playing together until October 2009, and during that time, Frusciante struggled with the idea.
Klinghoffer spent a decade with RHCP, during which he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the band.
However, in a surprising turn of events, he was let go when the band was reunited with Frusciante.
Despite the circumstances, Klinghoffer holds no resentment towards his former bandmates and is thankful for the experiences they shared, though he regrets not making more music with them.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Josh Klinghoffer was born to Kathleen and Steven Klinghoffer on October 3, 1979, in Santa Monica, California, U.S.
- He recorded two albums with Red Hot Chili Peppers, “I’m With You” in 2011 and “The Getaway” in 2016.
- After leaving Red Hot Chili Peppers in 2019, he joined Pearl Jam as a touring and session member in 2021 and Jane’s Addiction in 2023.
