Acey Slade: Punk Rocker Turned Coffee Mogul Shares His Sobriety Journey
I have had duis and I have had drug possession charges, I have my mugshot over, like everywhere, and I'll forget that and I'll just remember the seconds of the good feeling when I first take that first hit or that first drink.
What do you get when you mix punk rock, recovery, and a passion for coffee? You get an episode of 'Sober Exposure' that's both riveting and heartwarming. Jennifer Wylde sits down with Acey Slade, the guitarist and bassist known for his work with Dope, Murderdolls, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, and Trashlight Vision. Now, Acey’s newest gig is brewing up some serious beans with Cat Fight Coffee.
But before he was serving up espressos, he was navigating the chaotic world of addiction and recovery. In this candid chat, Acey opens up about his rock 'n' roll lifestyle, the battles he faced with addiction, and how he found his way to sobriety. He also dives into the role community played in his recovery and offers a unique look at the challenges of staying sober in the music industry.
If you're in need of a dose of hope and a reminder that recovery is possible, Acey's story is one you won't want to miss.