About Jack Sherman
Jack Morris Sherman was an American guitarist, best known as the second guitarist for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, between Hillel Slovak's departure and return. He played on the band's debut album, and co-wrote much of their second album, Freaky Styley. He went on to collaborate with musicians Bob Dylan, George Clinton, Feargal Sharkey, and Peter Case. In childhood, Sherman and his family moved first to New York, then to California. Sherman would remain with the band for their first tour in 1984 to support the release of their first album, The Red Hot Chili Peppers. Sherman would co-write half of the songs on the band's second album, Freaky Styley, but when Slovak requested to return to the band in early 1985, Sherman was fired before recording commenced.
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