The Rise of Red Hot Chili Peppers: The Hillel Slovak Story
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A new documentary, The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, is coming to Netflix on March 20. The film, directed by Ben Feldman (known for the films “Getting Out of Trouble” and “The Rich and the Shameless”), is dedicated to the early years of the legendary band and the first guitarist, Hillel Slovak.
The film explores RHCP’s “difficult formative years” as well as Slovakia’s unique vision. Interviews with Flea and Anthony Kiedis, as well as other people close to the musician, reveal the story of their childhood friendship and Slovak's influence on the formation of the band.
Unfortunately, Hillel Slovak, who died in 1988 from a heroin overdose, failed to realize his potential. He was a founding member of the Chili Peppers, playing guitar from 1983 to 1988. As Flea noted, Slovak was not only a talented musician, but also “an artist, musician, intellectual, cheerful and reckless joker” – a man who forever changed his life.