Rick Grossman is an Australian rock musician renowned for his role as the bass guitarist for two iconic Australian bands, Divinyls and Hoodoo Gurus.
Rick's rockstar journey has seen incredible highs and challenging lows. He shot to international fame with the Divinyls but faced a tough battle with heroin addiction, which led to his departure from the band in 1987. After a long and hard-fought recovery, Rick made a remarkable comeback with the Hoodoo Gurus, with whom he continues to tour with today.
In our conversation, Rick shared insights into his musical beginnings, his experiences with Divinyls and Hoodoo Gurus, what makes Australian rock bands special, the drug culture in the rock and roll scene, his recovery journey, his passion for rugby league, and much more.
It's been quite a ride, and Rick has a wealth of wisdom and stories to share. Enjoy.
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