The Forgotten Tragedy Of The Original Red Hot Chili Pepper

The Forgotten Tragedy Of The Original Red Hot Chili Pepper


July 8, 2025 | Samantha Henman

The Forgotten Tragedy Of The Original Red Hot Chili Pepper


Hillel Slovak rose to greatness in the LA club scene and eventually found himself in the spotlight with the iconic rock band the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Sadly, his flirtation with fame would only last a short time. He had demons, and they were waiting in the wings to bring this ground-breaking guitarist to a tragic and early grave.

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