Following Slovak's death from a drug overdose in 1988, Irons left the band, forcing Kiedis and Flea to regroup with guitarist John Frusciante and drummer Chad Smith for their next album, Mother's Milk (1989).
Following Slovak's demise from a drug overdose in 1988, Irons exited the group, prompting Kiedis and Flea to reunite with guitarist John Frusciante and drummer Chad Smith for their next record, Mother's Milk (1989).