A FORMER member of the Red Hot Chili Peppers has launched a GoFundMe page as he faces the threat of homelessness.

Arik Marshall has fallen on hard times since his time playing with the Chilis in the early 90s.

The talented guitarist has so far raised $2,000 towards a target of $20,000 to repay a debt to his landlord.

Page organizer Gisette Hidalgo outlined Arik's struggles, writing that his best friend and employer had died, leaving him without a primary source of income.

Gisette said Arik was already struggling financially due to the impact the coronavirus pandemic had on the music industry and was dealing with health issues.

She writes, "Arik was also diagnosed with a serious health condition which left him with a weakened immune system.

"All of this triggered a bad period of dep

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