Band was known for its members to face problems with alcohol and drugs, often romanticized in the environment in which they lived
For many years, in particular, at the beginning of the career, the members of the Guns n ‘Roses They had a number of problems with addictions. At the time, these abuses were not only common, but in certain cases even romanticized.
Kip Wingervocalist and bassist of Wingerrevealed a member of the group in question who admires that he had overcome his problems with merits. In an interview with Podcast Scars and Guitars (via Blabberouth), the musician highlighted the trajectory of the bassist also DUFF MCKAGAN.
Initially, he recalled:
“Look at the guys Guns n ‘Roses. They were famous for being drunk without stopping. When I walked with the Duff [McKagan] at the beginning of Guns n ‘Roseshe was never very sober. ”
All members of GN’R’s classic formation claim to be sober these days. However, what catches the attention of Kip It’s the way Duff It is today. He explains:
“Want to talk about someone who has put life on the axes? Duff He returned to the Faculty of Administration and became a black belt [em kickboxing]. I mean, that son of P#ta over the obstacles better than anyone I have ever met. ”
DUFF MCKAGAN and Overcoming Addiction
In an interview from 2022 to Men’s Journal, DUFF MCKAGAN He recalled his problem with drugs and especially vodka. The musician commented that the addiction in the drink was so great that it led his pancreas to explode.
“Being so destroyed was not part of the dream. I wanted to play rock, not being an addict or alcoholic. I wanted to get out of this, but every time I tried, I ended up falling.”
In 2018, Matthew McKaganthe musician’s brother, told in an interview with Appetitis for dystortion (via Igor Miranda website) on the attempt to intervene with the member of the Guns n ‘Roses. According to him, the whole family gathered to help him:
“Our family tried to do an intervention in Seattle. I forgot what year it was, but I had the feeling that we would not be successful. So I traveled there, the whole family met at my mother’s house and the interventionist came. Then, Duff He arrived and we were all waiting for him. That lady appeared and said, ‘Your family is here because you care about you and think something is happening’. ”
Nowadays, DUFF MCKAGAN Leads a healthy and sober life. The sport, especially kickboxing, played a key role in its recovery. In addition, the musician has made a change of habits: while before he started his day with vodka, currently drinks lemon water.
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