Red Hot Chili Peppers Former Guitarist Jack Sherman Dies At 64

2020 has taken its toll on the rock world, and sadly Jack Sherman, former guitarist for the Red Hot Chili Peppers joins his fellow rockers in the big blue sky at the age of 64.

What a f’n year this is. Enough already. Bless his soul.

— Big Daddy Vin (@vinsinners) August 22, 2020

It was announced early this morning (August 22nd) that Sherman, who replaced founding member Hillel Slovak in December 1983 until Slovak’s return in 1985, passed away. Currently a cause of death hasn’t been shared.

 

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RIP Jack Sherman I’m currently reading Anthony Kiedis’ book Scar Tissue, and it has great stories about him during the early days with the Chili Peppers such as recording on their debut album. Talented, unique dude. #jacksherman #redhotchillipeppers #scartissue

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Sherman played on the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ self-titled debut album and is credited with co-writing much of Freaky Styley, even though he wasn’t inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame with the rest of the band in 2012.

May Jack Sherman rest In peace.