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Which guitarist did Frusciante replace in the Chili Peppers?

  • Hillel Slovak

  • Dave Navarro

  • Jack Sherman

  • Josh Klinghoffer

Answer

Hillel Slovak, the original guitarist for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, died of a drug overdose in 1988. John Frusciante joined the band as his replacement in 1988, playing on their breakthrough album "Mother's Milk" and several subsequent releases. Frusciante's distinctive playing style and songwriting contributions significantly shaped the band's sound and helped establish them as one of the most successful rock bands of the 1990s and beyond.
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