Jack Sherman, who was the guitarist on the first Red Hot Chili Peppers album and contributed to the group’s second, has died. He was 64 and no cause of death has been determined.
“We of the Rhcp family would like to wish Jack Sherman smooth sailing into the worlds beyond, for he has passed,” the group said on Instagram. “Jack played on our debut album as well as our first tour of the USA. He was a unique dude and we thank him for all times good, bad and in between. Peace on the boogie platform.”
Sherman replaced guitarist Hillel Slovak on the 1983 debut and was a cowriter on its follow-up, Freaky Styley, released in 1985. But he was replaced by a returning Slovak before the album came out.
Sherman later contributed to the Rhcp albums Mother’s Milk and The Abbey Road EP. Despite his contributions, he was left out when...
“We of the Rhcp family would like to wish Jack Sherman smooth sailing into the worlds beyond, for he has passed,” the group said on Instagram. “Jack played on our debut album as well as our first tour of the USA. He was a unique dude and we thank him for all times good, bad and in between. Peace on the boogie platform.”
Sherman replaced guitarist Hillel Slovak on the 1983 debut and was a cowriter on its follow-up, Freaky Styley, released in 1985. But he was replaced by a returning Slovak before the album came out.
Sherman later contributed to the Rhcp albums Mother’s Milk and The Abbey Road EP. Despite his contributions, he was left out when...
- 8/22/2020
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Example has spoken out in support of Ministry of Sound as the club faces a threat to its existence at the end of next month. The 22-year-old superclub had fought off initial proposals by developer Oakmayne to build a residential building opposite the venue, but London mayor Boris Johnson will decide on February 26 whether or not to overturn this decision. Stars including Judge Jules, Pete Tong, Fatboy Slim, Calvin Harris and former Undertones frontman and UK music chief executive Feargal Sharkey have backed the Save Our Club campaign. Electronic music star Example said: "For me Ministry of Sound is not only the most important club in the world but, as an institution, it has changed the lives of so many people.
"If we don't stand up and save it we will lose the true home of British dance music." It is feared that should the Oakmayne development (more)...
"If we don't stand up and save it we will lose the true home of British dance music." It is feared that should the Oakmayne development (more)...
- 1/31/2013
- by By Mayer Nissim
- Digital Spy
Ministry of Sound has written to London Mayor Boris Johnson to urge him to reconsider plans that would force the closure of the superclub. The club last year fought off initial proposals to develop a residential building opposite the venue. Ministry's campaign had the support of stars including Calvin Harris and ex-Undertones frontman and UK Music chief executive Feargal Sharkey. The club has now relaunched its opposotiion after the developer convinced Johnson to "call in" the application in a bid to overturn the original decision from Southwark Council's Planning Committee against Oakmayne Properties. Ministry noted that on each of the four occasions the mayor has called in planning applications since coming to power in May 2008, he has overtuned the decisions and granted approval on each occasion. DJ Judge Jules said: "The (more)...
- 1/27/2012
- by By Mayer Nissim
- Digital Spy
Feargal Sharkey is to deliver an address at this year's London Games Conference. The ex-Undertones frontman and current head of record industry trade body UK Music will speak about the lessons the music industry has learned from the digital transition. Sharkey will discuss the pitfalls and triumphs that the music business has experienced in the sector, and suggest how they can be applied to the gaming industry. He joins a roster of speakers that includes GameStop's Mike Mauler, Valve's Jason Holtman, Sega's John Clark and digital security expert professor Peter Sommer. "Feargal grows a lineup of influential speakers (more)...
- 8/14/2011
- by By Mark Langshaw
- Digital Spy
Film and music industry bodies warn government it must move to implement efficient system to target pirate websites
Leading trade bodies for the film and music industries have warned the government that it must move quickly to implement an effective system to crack down on pirate websites, after Vince Cable announced that plans to block illegal file-sharing websites have been scrapped.
Geoff Taylor, chief executive of music industry body the BPI, said the government must urgently broker a deal between internet companies and rights holders to implement a fast-track procedure to crackdown on piracy or "a failure to do so will see some of this country's world-leading industries irreparably damaged on this government's watch".
"Every day blatantly illegal foreign sites flout our laws, rip off consumers and musicians and wreak huge damage on our creative sector," he said. "Government must now act urgently to put in place effective means to protect consumers,...
Leading trade bodies for the film and music industries have warned the government that it must move quickly to implement an effective system to crack down on pirate websites, after Vince Cable announced that plans to block illegal file-sharing websites have been scrapped.
Geoff Taylor, chief executive of music industry body the BPI, said the government must urgently broker a deal between internet companies and rights holders to implement a fast-track procedure to crackdown on piracy or "a failure to do so will see some of this country's world-leading industries irreparably damaged on this government's watch".
"Every day blatantly illegal foreign sites flout our laws, rip off consumers and musicians and wreak huge damage on our creative sector," he said. "Government must now act urgently to put in place effective means to protect consumers,...
- 8/3/2011
- by Mark Sweney
- The Guardian - Film News
Former Undertones frontman Feargal Sharkey has announced his support for the Ministry of Sound nightclub. The current UK Music chief executive spoke out in favour of the club, which is reportedly at risk from plans to develop a residential building opposite its flagship SE1 venue. Sharkey said: "Ministry of Sound is a London landmark, a UK success story and a globally recognised brand. Any threat to such a core part of its business should be considered very carefully." The superclub has (more)...
- 2/23/2010
- by By Mayer Nissim
- Digital Spy
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