A new documentary on Red Hot Chili Peppers is coming to Netflix.
The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers focuses on the early years of the “Californication” outfit and specifically the artistic vision of original guitarist Hillel Slovak, who died in 1988. It will feature interviews with RHCP frontman Anthony Kiedis and bassist Flea, as well as “others close to Slovak,” according to the doc’s description.
“The film explores the band’s early evolution on the LA music scene and the deep bond of their childhood friendship,” the description reads.
The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers will premiere on Netflix March 20.
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