HILLEL SLOVAK RARE INTERVIEW 1987 MIAMI

[mrfadrummajorrr]

hillel...if you were still alive, i would be wearing your badass underwear. just want you to know that, the israeli cowboy who cant be stopped. ):

[pji1979]

Hillel actually seems like he was by far the coolest member of the band, which is saying a lot.

[SarahRachel59]

Hi James, that was wonderful of you to post this and to continue doing all you do for Hillel's memory. I hope you are having a very good life of your own as well - if you would ever like to come for Shabbas or anything else at Chabad please pop in any time! Not sure where you are, but there is always a Chabad somewhere near everywhere. Just look it up and come on in!

[sLe3pY88]

2:46 - 4:45 awesome tune!

r.i.p. hillel

[rhcp4lifee]

R.I.P. Slim :(

[DougFCKNSteele]

Yessah!!!! I just bought the T shirt, can't wait. James, i wish you every success. Uplift is my favorite Chilis album, and Hillel rocks that shit. Peace!! John from Australia

[DougFCKNSteele]

I loved what Hillel brought to the table for those albums. RIP

[666yanco]

i wonder if he was slovakian ? i know he said his parents come from israel but the name suggests otherwise....my name is slovak too btw.

[DOWSER68]

the soul of the red hot before red hot became red hot :p

best fucking moment of this band!

1985 1988

[Coldacre]

@DOWSER68 couldn't agree more man. 85-88 were the magical years. if it's got Hillel, Cliff or Jackie...it's the good stuff ;)

[312chicagoadam]

TRAGIC Loss: As a guitarist, I can ASSURE you......Hillel would have been SO MUCH GREATER than he was!

He OOZED Talent, Class, Charm & TONE FOR DAYS!

I LOVE Frusciante; so glad we got him, but Hillel set the Standard.

R.I.P., Brother.

[MateriaAlchemist]

And even now, Frusciante has left...

I'm sure the new guitarist will be wonderful, but you can't help getting attached to the old ones...

Hillel is the saddest, naturally because he died due to misuse. But he was great, and Frusciante was great. The RHCP were lucky to have such wonderful guitarists.

[ezion]

what instrumental rhcp songs are being used in this video?

[funkymonkstemple]

What's up Slim... I love you Brother. Miss you. You are a badd mutherfncker...

[chilipeeper101]

Rock in Peace Hillel

[MaximusHendrix]

Ahhhh really? LOL very cool. I love Hillel!!! My name(max) in hebrew is Hillel!!! I have the Chilis logo on my wrist im gonna get Hillel & John in it...3 best guitarists ever. Hillel, Hendrix, Frusciante. Miss Hillel. My playing is dedicated to these 3. Love you HILLEL<3

[MaximusHendrix]

SLIM DADDY SLOP SCROTUM STOPPERS!!!

[CRUSHGROOVEENT]

Its Slim billie sluft scrotum stoppers

[xZZMEZxx1SxxME]

RIP

[IgorSavtchenko]

I love this guy. I miss him. I was just a kid when I discovered them. He died shortly after. Only John Frusciante could do the job after Hillel.

[musicman9one]

What's his underwear company called? I couldn't get the word after Slimbilly and after scrotum. lol

[PixelPwner]

Slibilly SCOTUM STOPPER'S ahhahahaha

[musicman9one]

Who's the one interviewing him?

I wish I had one of those shirts, I actually spread the love for Hillel to my friends when were listening to some Red Hot. :)

[musicman9one]

Man that was some wild blue thing he was wearing in a few shots. lol That was cool :D

[Oohlaful]

so hot

[Kreso191]

rhcp are my favourite band and I love all of their work but my favourite albums are the first five , chilis have created their own genere and hillel was so amazing. he was so creative and all.his powerful riffs and fleas hyperactive bass lines. just amazing. Im the guitar player and hillel and john are my biggest influences

RIP hillel

[RHCP857888]

When i first read Scar tissue, my heart sank when hillel died.. i knew he was dead, but the way Anthony described his feelings and experiences.. It was Heart wrenching to say the least.

[ParaIIeIUniverse]

I'm reading that now, and it is pretty sad. He is one of the best guitar players in my books.

RIP

[MatticusX22Guitar]

my brother met him at show in 87', and said he was a very nice guy. He definately shows it in this video. he had the music and the charm that'll always inspire me, and the rest of the world. RIP Hillel

[MatticusX22Guitar]

my brother said he was a nice guy when he met him at a show in 87'. It shows in this video. he was an inspiring dude, the music and the charm. RIP Hillel

[zacman182]

when anthony speaks you can see alot of hillel's personality left in him from when he was still around. Like hillel is vicariously living through anthony from the dead. ahhh hillel you're missed.

[carlos7217]

yeah,anthony was real close and influenced by hillel...R.I.P. Hillel

[eichiboy1]

Hey I am a true fan of the R.H.C.P. I like the new stuff (1989-Now) so much I decided to look deeper into their discography. Through that I found the Old Stuff (1984-1988). Albums like Freaky Styley. I am a drummer, but I was amazed by the outstanding musicianship by Hillel. He was a pure genius and unique talent. I wish he was still creating music and inspiring more generations to come. Anyway, I am truly sorry for your loss.

[FlyAwayToTheMoon]

Rest in peace Hillel.

[mrfadrummajorrr]

we love u hillel!

[flea93bass]

Hillel, you are a god, (Rock In Peace) by the way, wat's the name of the song during his interview?

[zemery]

just read Scar Tissue. Hillel seemed like a wonderful guy who created something fantastic with his friends from Fairfax High. This is a very nice tribute.

[baileyisnumerouno]

i read it, and i hate reading. its an amazing book and makes you think of life in a whole different way. hillel was the shit, and thats the truth. once he passed, the rhcp chemestry was just gone

[rinoula14]

even though I'm a Frusciante fan, I love Hillel and I really miss him... I always cry when I see vids like this...

[SLAPnPOP726]

i wish i was around to hear him play.

R.I.P. Hillel

[Hardtack444]

I think genuine, real is the best way to describe hillel

[Tondaman11994]

James this is great what you're doing, keep up the good work!

[iLikeCookie88]

RIP Hillel :(

[Cage290]

Hillel Rules! RIP

[AKfan86]

Hilliel is a great infulence on me and my interest in music ... its such a shame the world never got to see more of his amazin talent ... and James .. tht ideo is amazin ... im sure he would be proud knowin tht you are keep th memeory of him alive .... RIP Hillel ... we miss your awesome music .

[mikejdawg]

i thot the band was originally called "Tony Flow and the Miraculously Majestic Masters of Mayhem"

[CRUSHGROOVEENT]

for like a week or two

[classicrockmann]

James, God bless you man! You are a key player in keeping the spirit of Hillel Alive. You are amazing, and Hillel is looking down right now with Hendrix and Cobain with a big smile on his face and a fiery passion in his heart. :-)

[CRUSHGROOVEENT]

Thank you very much, It means alot to me. :0)

[garymclennan]

RIP Hillel one of the most influencial guitar players for me. Sleep tight dude.

[Valness11]

great video, thanks, i had never seen a Hillel interview :D

[LawlessRick]

RIP Hillel. WE all miss your awesome funk to this day. Im sure youre up there smiling on the rest of the guys now doing what they love. god bless slim

[MrMcGwn]

Rest In Peace Hillel

I wish he was still around today with the peppers, maybe they would still be a band of funk and rock.

[emperorahab]

God Bless Hillel- RIP

[frusciantemags]

RIP Hillel. He will always influence the band. Amazing.

[spazcabrera]

RIP

[rhcpjdfan]

Wow...great video is all I can say...before I shed a tear or 2...loved Hillel...RIP...

[HighOffChiliMagik]

Thank you for the love and funk you brought to the Chili Peppers. Rock the funk forever man.

RIP-Hillel Slovak

[EnterMyOffice]

I'm crying. Just ... wow. You'll never meet anyone like him.

[funkyphantom1]

your brother is such an inspirtation i wish i could get the book in the uk i can't afford it at the moment with the import price

[chocofrito]

LEGEND

[ilovekatiebell]

a great loss and a huge talent.

i also think its wonderful, james, that you're still doing all you can for people to remember your brother and recognise what a spectacular person he was.

well done.

[RedHot0524]

You made a lasting impression on the band hillel. You had fun while you were with us and im sure your still rocking out in your afterlife. RHCP 4 Life

[ruma17]

hey James man i'm so sorry about your loss, Hillel was a great artist and i'm sure he was a great person too. I was wondering though, are you still in touch with Anthony and Flea?

[CRUSHGROOVEENT]

Yes i keep in touch, but less now then before. They are so busy doing there thing and enjoying life.

[RockeyVids]

1 year before he died and he doesnt look like a heroin addict

[ludzikzpiernika]

James is that true that your mother is from Poland ?

[CRUSHGROOVEENT]

Yes, warsa ghetto poland. Barely escaped the Notzies.

[ludzikzpiernika]

It's very nice to hear that You and Your brother have Polish roots ;)

[bodat24]

hillel.. we love u..

[Rcknacional]

we gonna miss you hillel RIP

[SriverKiller]

RIP Hillel

[soinachhh]

RIP hillel

[RockChalk221]

RIP Hillel you were great man

[FreakyFuck90]

oh, god, you're the brother of hillel slovack, man. you're lucky. YOUR brother was one of the most important boy in the band. but, i saw the interview and now i think that he was a good man, too. i can't believe he died...and how the band can still write songs, music and get on the stage without him. "i'll see you later, my lovely man, if i can..." that made me cry. HILLEL WE LOVE YOU RIP

[blazing]

Man, this made me want to cry. I started to think what/where and how the Chili Peppers would be like if he was still around. RIP Hillel =(

[xutila]

thank you bro

[greedorulez]

great guitarist RIP

[RhysJ54]

RIP Hillel!

Proud to say you are one of my idols.

[xutila]

what is the song of the video?

[CRUSHGROOVEENT]

nine minute Jam...I give it away as a bonus Cd. It's priceless. A bunch of never released pepper old school jams! GO TO my web site. CRUSHGROOVE and take a listen to more of this jam.

[xutila]

how can i know the song of the video??

please

[rugshort]

My band had a drink with him in 88, backstage at Camden Electric Ballroom, he was the only Pepper that did. The rest were self-contained to say the least, or maybe they were coming down off smack and didn't want to be sociable.

[Gammarklar]

or maybe they had better things to do then hang out with you. i could think of 10000 things a rock band would probably rather be doing.

[CRUSHGROOVEENT]

I think what he was trying to say is...Hillel was humble and didnt matter who you where, he would talk two you and be nice . Hillel never bragged on how good he was. Hille,was on of a kind.

[Lisouille24]

Hillel, you was the best

[nickcolella]

this made me dizzy lol

miss you bro

much love

[shelbieFxCwhore]

truley a tragic and extreamley unfortunate death.

r.i.p. hillel

<33

[CcrazyPete]

dude, thats a guy. what a legend, he was one of the chilli's founding father. it sucks that he's dead. but he died for music.

[DaniiCalifornication]

if there was no hillel there would be no flea or frusciante... am i right?

[dreadbet]

you open the door for my life!

[ColdSprunk]

whats the name of song that comes in at 2:48

[copslide]

James gives away a bunch of never released pepper old school jams on his web site. I Iove my shirt and I love my Cd that came with it!

Thanks James!

[SweetSloth]

thank u Hillel, R.I.P

[sockmyfatone]

Oh man, I miss his humor! I watched and taped the first (two) documentarie(s) on Dutch TV in 1988 (& 1990; in which John Frusciante was introduced). I was blown away by Hillel's honesty. He was completely himself and extremely funny! Nice what you're doing for your brother; he's also still missed over here. love & respect

[verylonelygal]

this vid made my day-again.

[Jesseb0]

anybody that made flea the bass player he is now, is higher then god. And surely enough, hillel is!

[mbolton87]

Legend in Life, and a Legend afterLife.

the world is in his debt.

He gave love and music though pain and strife,

For that we will never forget.

R.I.P.

[ManiacalMoose6393]

R.I.P. Hillel...u opend the door for the chilis

[schnurr31]

he is one of the best. rip. without you, there would be no rhcp.

[shibbyg92]

john is gr8 too.. when did hillel die?

[Joaoab3]

1988

[Jbonetml77]

RIP Israeli Cowboy.....Youve been an inspiration to many.

[FOOLinTHErain17]

much love my brother in funk, much love...

[BigNoseMusic]

Hey James! you must go on with Hillels underwear company!

Rock In Peace! Skinny Sweaty Man In The Green Suit

[oldacemind]

I saw them play at the Ritz in New York many times.

The original band was magic. On a good night they brought you right out of your body.

Hillel is still one of my very favorites.

Great art/music shall always prevail.

He just left us too soon.

God bless Hillel.

[verylonelygal]

I watch this video every fuckin' day. I just feel incomplete without it. Thank you so much for uploading this James, it makes us feel so close to Hillel, without having met him.

[DrBaddo]

Hey James,

Merry Christmas from the UK.

Loving the shirt & disk.

have a good'un mate.

[CRUSHGROOVEENT]

Thanks mate.

james

[moporama]

hillel slovak!! fucking amazing guitarist legend in my eyes :)

[TW1ST3DM3T3L]

ill go there. anyhintg chili pepeprs is good enough for me

[TW1ST3DM3T3L]

red hot chili peppers are the shit. i've read scar tissue about 20 times and its really sad about what happened to hillel. he influenced the way i play guitar

[Alexgibbo5]

Wow I never expected to be able to talk to someone who knew Hillel, never mind his brother. Thanks so much for your work. I'm currently reading anthony kiedis' book scar tissue of which Hillel is mentioned a lot.

Thanks again

[pippin1429]

What is the song that starts playing just before 3:00?

[RbHaCsPs]

i absolutely love hillel and rhcp. they were and still are a truley magical band that makes me smile whenever i listen. thank you for putting this video up. i haven't seen many hillel videos  but this one is awesome and funny.

[kiedissmithlover62]

even though hillel's dead, he's still a chili pepper forever in all of our hearts.

[20rebeka08]

rip hillel <3 your soul is always in the rythem of every song

[skateryannick]

R.I.P

[URSSband]

RIP Slovak !

[fsob20]

Such a tragic loss!

My lovely man RIP.

[spicyMcHAGGIS9green]

Dude, your brother was awesome. Amazing guitar player and person. I didn't know him but that's what he seemed like. An all around good guy.

[myloulyk]

200 pages into scar tissue at the moment love the chillis. RIP the great man Hillel love from liverpool to the family. you ll never walk alone

[scallyhunter]

maybe donate any profits to a local charity that helps young people with drug problems? this video shows clearly how devastating drug abuse can be...without mentioning it. it took your brother away- such a handsome and charismatic guy.

there is a powerful message in this if you read between the lines.

it is a very beautiful video and thanks!

[verylonelygal]

RIP Hillel. Thank you so much for uploading the vid James.

[killemall2006]

damn...this is crazy...i'm reading scar tissue right now...this gives me a better concept of Hilliel...thanx

[joeygwtm]

james i just thought i should tell you that i respect your brother with all of my heart for being a part of and helping start the band that changed my life... much love to all people who support bands like the chili peppers because every band that makes it big puts a dream into the brains of the youth who can later do the same for another... pCe to the world replace guns with guitars...

[AvaxAdorex]

Awee<3

Save me a copy of "Behind the Sun," pleeease :]

[supacraig87]

thanks for this video, keep up the good work man! peace love rock and roll!!

[RedHotLove21]

I'm glad you made this James. It's important to keep Hillel's memory alive.

[KanuZankoro]

"*italian accent* What are we gonna do with all this commercial music on the radios, tony? Oh tony..."

[PorcelainVal]

Wasn't he doin an impression of Manny from Scarface there? Hilarious, btw!

[MusicIsMYlifE37]

If he invented that underwear before he died id totally have it. Jk. no but seriosly

[FrantiMan]

damn man.. your bro's a legend

[queenmrsarah]

The best RHCP guiarist and my favourite guitarist of all time. So much talent and phunk! RIP Hillel, the daddy of the electric guitar!

[rhcp824]

right after making one of the best albums ever.UPLIFE MOFO PARTY PLAN!

[pinosim]

hey man, your brother was a hero and his legend will never die.

greets from brazil.

[jks2]

is john playing hillel's guitar now?

[CRUSHGROOVEENT]

No...we burried him with his strat.

[milani04]

That's really touching. Best of luck to your family!

[logitech4sam]

that is so cool. he is a legend. r.i.p

we all miss him.

[logitech4sam]

omg are you really slovaks brother?

[vanessaRHCP]

POOR HILLEL

REST IN PEACE!

[sexypio]

whyyy whyy!!! damnnn his voice i soo

he is sooo

such a good man!!!

whyy!

[MGSoldier]

underwear company!!!!!!!

[Stratocaster92]

died of overdose...

[tylerthefanatic]

:'( Why did you have to diiiiiiiiiiiiiiieeeeeeeee?! We all miss yoooouuuuuu!

[RebeccaRhoads1993]

I love you 2 ;) RIP awesome vid man!

[beachlvr25]

Lovely man!

[rellendoorn]

R.I.P Hillel

[Hb35Jazz]

What an honor, to have such a cool bro! :D

[TimmyCommerford]

yo slim.

[DemonRhcp]

Can't you remake that underwear?

I'd buy it xD

[freedumbmouse]

What the hell beautiful funky song is this- holy shit, someone respond please

[vanessaRHCP]

R.I.P. Poor Hillel:(

[DANILOBALDO5]

you are the brother of hillel slovak. he is a legend.

[russianpride77]

i am reading anthoneys book and just learning about Hillel. you should get the book it is very interesting

[mattstank]

R.I.P.

I cried a little at the part in Scar Tissue where Anthony visits his grave  :(

[SporkyPoo]

me too

[pandananas]

he has sexy voice :P

[mazza23]

what a beutiful guy and guitarist

his got a pumpkin in his pants :p

r.i.p

[nenshoukun]

hillel came in and showed the chili peppers how to do it. he was their god. then he just disappeared. and now they're on their own.

[Nomad110371]

This is the first time i have seen Hillel speak, he seems like a funny warm genuine guy. Aswell as a brilliant guitarist, i wish he was still with us.

[NyhmFTW]

He died of a heroin overdose

This also led to Jack Irons leaving the band

[FN247]

Legend!

wasn't born when he was alive or died but from what i have seen and heard he sounds like a dude

[badger2212]

Sorry to know he's your brother man, he was a great guitarist and the best band in the world wouldn't exist without him.

[RadioNiaa]

I love this guy ! He was a very nice guy ! He grooved like nobody !

[micmore007a]

The heart of the Peppers. I saw them in 84 or 85 in Cleveland. Not to sure. He rocked.

[BillyCorganlikespie]

whats the song at the end? It's awesome!

[CRUSHGROOVEENT]

It's a nine minute Pepper jam session....

You get it free with any shirt order. Its got 17 minutes of songs and jams that have never been released. go to crushgroove

James Slovak

[mediakel]

A beautiful and talented man x

[Marioag20]

Ahh Hillel, there'll NEVER be another like you....

[pogorivera]

puta la wea. pq tenia q haber un boliviano.. pero en fin..

I can not believe u r hillel´s bro. he was great.

[Rattenaffe]

greetings from germany...your brother was the greatest. i still have a poster in my room so i see him everyday

[ferelman]

im fernando from bolivia , ur brohter is playing his guitar from heaven.

i love rhcp ,love from naples florida

[saladfingerz17]

amazing

RIP HILLEL

we all love you

[FenegadesOfRunk]

man. its a shame that drugs get in the way of alot of great guitarists. hillel's in a better place now...in rock heaven having the greatest jam session with hendrix. what a jam that would be

[lonewolf1354]

that wouldn't be a jam my friend... that would be a musical masterpiece with which our ears could not handle the raw awesomeness as our heads would explode from beautiful music

[FOOLinTHErain17]

rest in fuckin peace man... a true legend and an inspiration for all guitarists and peppers fans

[hippopotamus1995]

why did he die?