As we observe another Veterans Day, Face the Music Foundation wants to acknowledge the unmatched sacrifice made by our nation’s retired military, and extend our sincere and unending appreciation for what they’ve done to keep our country safe. We also wanted to reiterate that we understand the unique behavioral health issues affecting this population, and […]

A new biography about legendary rock singer Janis Joplin hit shelves earlier this month. Unlike other books about the Texas-born singer who penned such unforgettable hits as “Piece of My Heart,” “Down on Me” and “Me and Bobby McGee”, this new work focuses less on her overdose and tragic legacy, and more on her life […]

Renowned singer-songwriter and addiction recovery advocate Elton John gave a candid interview on CBS Sunday morning this past week ahead of what he says are the last of his tour dates and the release of his new memoir. His Goodbye Yellow Brick Road tour began last month, and has included epic three-hour performances that span […]

On September 11th, Jacob Burdette, musician, devoted son and former client at Recovery Unplugged Austin Treatment Center, lost his five-year battle with addiction at the tragic and unthinkable age of 22. Jacob’s kind, outgoing and generous nature was felt by everyone he encountered, and was matched only by his passion for music. A talented and […]

It can be hard to manage day-to-day stressors while in recovery, and even harder when these stressors are compounded by fame, public pressure, and life on tour. That’s why this past weekend, in an effort to support James Hetfield’s decision to re-enter a treatment program, Metallica announced that they would be postponing the tour they […]

Everyone wants to know the intimate details of their favorite musicians’ stories. Whether the memoirs are autobiographical or come from someone close to the source, these collections of remembrances give a raw look into the lives and struggles faced by those in the music industry, covering everything from relationships, politics, sexuality, creativity, and substance abuse. […]

Tanya Tucker, 60-year-old Country Music Hall of Fame legend, is bouncing back after dealing with issues of mental illness and addiction, and spending time in rehab. While I’m Livin’, Tucker’s first full-length studio album in over a decade, was released this past week to wide acclaim. The singer, who rose to fame in 1972 at […]

Face The Music Foundation ally Recovery Unplugged Treatment Centers will be featured on this weekend’s episode of A&E’s Addiction Unplugged. Director of Outreach, Joseph Gorodo, along with other members of the Recovery Unplugged team, will be featured on the episode, highlighting how Recovery Unplugged uses music-based treatment to help their clients heal from substance use […]

Deaths related to MDMA (ecstasy) misuse in England and Wales are at their highest since 1993, and ecstasy at music festivals is partly responsible. About 92 people suffered an ecstasy-related death in 2018, and there’s fear that the number will continue to increase. Among those, 18-year-old Georgia Jones, and 20-year-old Tommy Cowan both suffered fatal […]

Mike Ness of Social Distortion, the inimitable SoCal punk collective formed in the late 70’s, is continuing to tour decades later. They’re scheduled to perform about 30 dates across the country with co-headliners Flogging Molly. The tour is planned to kick off in Houston this week. Though Social D doesn’t usually partake in coheadlining gigs, […]