Red Hot Chili Peppers' former guitarist Jack Sherman dies at 64

He played on the band's debut album.

The guitarist who played on Red Hot Chilli Peppers' debut album, Jack Sherman, has passed away at the age of 64. According to Deadline, the cause of  death has not been determined.
The famous band dedicated an Instagram post to Sherman, writing, "We of the RHCP family would like to wish Jack Sherman smooth sailing into the worlds beyond, for he has passed. Jack played on our debut album as well as our first tour of the USA. He was a unique dude and we thank him for all times good, bad and in between. Peace on the boogie platform."
Jack joined the group in 1983 replacing guitarist Hillel Slovak. He later left the band upon Slovak's return.
According to Deadline, apart from the band's debut album, he also contributed to the albums Mother's Milk and The Abbey Road EP but was still not included when the band was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2012.

 

 

 

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We of the RHCP family would like to wish Jack Sherman smooth sailing into the worlds beyond, for he has passed. Jack played on our debut album as well as our first tour of the USA. He was a unique dude and we thank him for all times good, bad and in between. Peace on the boogie platform.
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