Hillel Slovak

Guitarist

Birthday April 13, 1962

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace Haifa, Israel

DEATH DATE Jun 25, 1988 (26)

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About

Lead guitarist and a founding member of the alternative rock outfit the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Before Fame

He invented the Red Hot Chili Peppers in the living room of his Hollywood home, alongside his four high school classmates, who went on to become his bandmates.

Trivia

He passed away from a heroin overdose, though he fought to curb his addiction.

Family Life

His family moved from Haifa, Israel to Los Angeles, California when he was five.

Associated With

He taught his bandmate Flea how to play the guitar.