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Klinghoffer in 2016, photo by prphotos.com
Birth Name: Josh Adam Klinghoffer
Place of Birth: Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, United States
Date of Birth: October 3, 1979
Ethnicity: * father – Ashkenazi Jewish * mother – Irish, possibly other
Josh Klinghoffer is an American musician, songwriter, and producer. He was the guitarist for rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers. Other members of the band include/have included Flea , John Frusciante , Anthony Kiedis , Dave Navarro , and Chad Smith . He is also known as Pluralone.
Josh is the son of Kathleen and Steven Klinghoffer. His father is Jewish. His mother was from a Catholic background, and was likely of Irish or mostly Irish descent.
Josh’s paternal grandfather is named Leonard Klinghoffer.
Josh’s paternal grandmother is named Elaine Wiener (the daughter of Eli Wiener and Sarah).
Josh’s maternal grandfather’s surname was Hyland.
Josh’s maternal grandmother was Rosanna M. “Nancy” Brady (the daughter of Lawrence Brady and Mary Fleming).
Sources: Obituary of Josh’s maternal grandmother, Rosanna M. “Nancy” (Brady) Hyland – http://www.legacy.com
Obituary of Josh’s maternal great-aunt – http://www.legacy.com