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Netflix Red Hot Chili Peppers documentary to examine influence of founding Israeli-American guitarist Hillel Slovak
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James Slovak accepts an award on behalf of his brother Hillel Slovak of Red Hot Chili Peppers during the 27th Annual Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at Public Hall on April 14, 2012 in Cleveland, Ohio (Michael Loccisano/Getty Images/AFP)
Netflix is set to release a documentary examining the early years of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and the influence of founding Israeli-American guitarist Hillel Slovak, Variety reports.
“The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers” will premiere on March 20.
Haifa-born Slovak died of an overdose in 1988. His brother James is among the executive producers, Variety reports.
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