Four quadruple vodkas for breakfast? Popping 60 Valium while going for a swim? Puking in your sleep after a night out on the town? The stuff of legend, and now, perhaps, the past.
Gone are the days when rock stars blatantly bragged about their drug use, nodded off during shows and interviews or recalled crazy, drug-fueled adventures (and misadventures) with public nonchalance. Sure, people will always pop pills, get plastered and a whole lot more, but clearly, excess is out.
Whether the decision to go straight is a result of economics, close calls or the knowledge that some drugs are flat out dangerous, the once-hedonistic rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle is slowly cleaning up its act. Courtney Love, Julian Casablancas, Joe Perry, Ozzy Osbourne and more have all reportedly gone on the wagon in recent years.
For those doing a little spring cleaning in life, we take a look at artists who have partied hard, adopted healthy habits or lived straight edge the whole time.
If you thought you had something to hide at age 13, Justin Townes Earle has got you beat.
A cup of day old coffee is about as crazy as Henry Rollins gets.
Moby gets around the local bars, but you’ll never see him getting messed up on stage.
TOPICS: Trendspotting