Frontman of Everclear, A&R rep, and activist Art Alexakis shares his experience using substances starting from an early age, and how he recovered. He discusses a difficult childhood that led to a life of music, sobriety, and activism.



On this episode, Art talks to Matt about:
Growing up without a father in housing projects
Tragedies early on that affected his life
Getting involved with drugs from an early age
The variety of genres and artists that influenced him
What led to his recovery from drugs and the events that pushed him to stop drinking
Testifying in front of congress and his political activism
30 years with Everclear and the influence of the band
Going back to school and becoming a sobriety coach
Finding community through sobriety
And More



This episode is sponsored by The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Centers – one of the oldest residential drug and alcohol rehab programs. ARC is a non-profit and was hit hard financially as a result of COVID. For more information, and to donate or sign up for their quarterly newsletter, visitthechanceto.org.

About Art Alexakis
Art is the singer-songwriter and guitarist of Everclear. He has been a member of several notable bands, in addition to his own work as a songwriter for other artists. Alexakis founded several record labels throughout his career and worked as an A&R representative for major record labels between and during his own musical projects. Later he became a political activist, and lobbied for special concerns which included drug awareness policies, and support of the families of the military.

Frontman of Everclear, A&amp;R rep, and activist Art Alexakis shares his experience using substances starting from an early age, and how he recovered. He discusses a difficult childhood that led to a life of music, sobriety, and activism.
 
On this episode, Art talks to Matt about:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Growing up without a father in housing projects</li>
<li aria-level="1">Tragedies early on that affected his life</li>
<li aria-level="1">Getting involved with drugs from an early age</li>
<li aria-level="1">The variety of genres and artists that influenced him</li>
<li aria-level="1">What led to his recovery from drugs and the events that pushed him to stop drinking</li>
<li aria-level="1">Testifying in front of congress and his political activism</li>
<li aria-level="1">30 years with Everclear and the influence of the band</li>
<li aria-level="1">Going back to school and becoming a sobriety coach</li>
<li aria-level="1">Finding community through sobriety</li>
<li aria-level="1">And More</li>
</ul>
 
This episode is sponsored by The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Centers – one of the oldest residential drug and alcohol rehab programs. ARC is a non-profit and was hit hard financially as a result of COVID. For more information, and to donate or sign up for their quarterly newsletter, visit<a href="https://tinyurl.com/SalArmyARC"> <a href="http://thechanceto.org" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://thechanceto.org&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1676483675115000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0NL5R9xPUyVKlqcprYE1e8">thechanceto.org</a>.</a>
About Art Alexakis Art is the singer-songwriter and guitarist of Everclear. He has been a member of several notable bands, in addition to his own work as a songwriter for other artists. Alexakis founded several record labels throughout his career and worked as an A&amp;R representative for major record labels between and during his own musical projects. Later he became a political activist, and lobbied for special concerns which included drug awareness policies, and support of the families of the military.

Matt Pinfield: Sound, Sobriety and Success is an inspiring podcast hosted by Matt Pinfield (MTV, WestwoodOne) who has been in the music scene for three decades and has been on the road for recovery with a little help from his friends. He has been vocal about his sobriety journey and this podcast seeks to inspire anyone going through similar situations. 

The Sound, Sobriety & Success podcast is all about open and honest discussions, with people from all walks of life, who have hit rock bottom. Through support they've turned their lives around. 

Matt Pinfield: Sound, Sobriety and Success is an inspiring podcast hosted by Matt Pinfield (MTV, WestwoodOne) who has been in the music scene for three decades and has been on the road for recovery with a little help from his friends. He has been vocal about his sobriety journey and this podcast seeks to inspire anyone going through similar situations. 
The Sound, Sobriety &amp; Success podcast is all about open and honest discussions, with people from all walks of life, who have hit rock bottom. Through support they've turned their lives around.

Matt Pinfield: Sound, Sobriety and Success

Frontman of Everclear, A&R rep, and activist Art Alexakis shares his experience using substances starting from an early age, and how he recovered. He discusses a difficult childhood that led to a life of music, sobriety, and activism.

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