Arik Marshall, a former guitarist for Red Hot Chili Peppers, has fallen on hard times.
For more than thirty years after his departure from one of the most beloved rock bands of all time, the guitarist has largely flown under-the-radar. Marshall has spent much of his career delivering solid performances on the stage, but behind the scenes, the life of a musician is often anything but stable. And now, Marshall is reportedly turning to friends and fans for help as he faces great uncertainty.
According to a statement shared with a GoFundMe campaign organized by Gisette Hidalgo, a friend of Marshall's, the rocker "is facing eviction & possible homelessness." The campaign aims to raise $20,000 to help him "right the ship," and get back on his feet.
Red Hot Chili Peppers, Arik Marshall, Torhout-Werchter Festival, Werchter, Belgium, 05/07/1992. (Photo by Gie Knaeps/Getty Images)"His employer (and best friend), whom Arik had worked with on both musical and cinematic endeavors for close to 14 years, was tragically killed by the LAPD," shares Hidalgo. "The loss left Arik without his best friend and without his primary source of employment/income. During this difficult time, which was already impacted by the Covid pandemic leaving most musicians struggling to get by financially, Arik was also diagnosed with a serious health condition which left him with a weakened immune system."
She goes on to explain that Marshall subsequently experienced a period of intense depression, which resulted in years of reclusiveness.
Despite his struggles, Marshall is reportedly doing all that he can to make ends meet. "Arik has been focusing on his overall health and he is doing much better. He is consistently looking for steady work and he is also available for guitar lessons," said Hidalgo.
Marshall played guitar with Red Hot Chili Peppers from 1992 to 1993, including the band's run at Lollapalooza, before he was replaced by the legendary Dave Navarro of Jane's Addiction. In an interview, Red Hot Chili Peppers frontman Anthony Kiedis said of Marshall's time in the band, "The chemistry wasn't what we ere looking for."
To date, Marshall's campaign has amassed over $4,600, a little over $15,000 away from the campaign's goal.
"The life of a musician is an often uncertain, unstable and unpredictable path, particularly now, when those who play their instrument from the heart are in such less demand than in days of yore, but with your kindness and contribution, Arik is hoping he can 'right the ship' in this trying time of stormy seas," writes Hidalgo.
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