Most recently the former drummer for a once popular rock band from the 80’s came out of the wood work to announce his “comeback”.
I give the guy credit. When he was touted from the band he was going through a rough time in his life. There have been a lot of misconceptions over what exactly happened and how his departure from the band really came about. Most believe he just left on his own to pursue other musical interests. That eventually did happen. However, I was told several years ago from someone who is friends with some of the other band members what really happened. This nature-loving, clean-living private drummer got hurt during a charity softball game and to deal with the pain, got turned on to drugs, eventually leading up to heroin. The lead singer of the band, someone who never got along with him in the first place, led the crusade to remove him from the band. From my understanding, the other band members didn’t really have much say.
Fifteen years and several pawned awards later, this man has cleaned up his act, has formed a new band and is ready to talk. He states he is even writing a book to let “fans” of his first group know the truth. I just wonder what the lead singer is going to think when he finds out. Should be interesting!
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