Birth Name: Josh Adam Klinghoffer
Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States
Date of Birth: October 3, 1979
Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish, Irish, possibly other
Josh Klinghoffer is an American musician, songwriter, and producer. He is the guitarist of the rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers. Other members of the band include/have included Flea, John Frusciante, Anthony Kiedis, and Chad Smith.
Josh is the son of Kathleen (Hyland) and Steven Klinghoffer. Josh’s mother was from a Catholic background, and was likely of Irish or mostly Irish descent. Josh’s father is of Jewish descent; whether he is fully Jewish or partly Jewish is not clear.
Josh’s maternal grandmother was Rosanna “Nancy” M. Brady (the daughter of Lawrence Brady and Mary Fleming).
Sources: Obituary of Josh’s maternal grandmother, Rosanna Brady – http://www.legacy.com
Obituary of Josh’s grand-aunt, Mary Brady – http://www.legacy.com
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