Gary Hendler

Clean and Sober Radio

Gary Hendler

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EPISODE 021425

Saturday 15th February 2025

Join Mark Stein of Vanilla Fudge on Clean and Sober Radio as he shares his journey from rock excess to sobriety. Inspiring stories and rock history await!
56 minutes
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Clean and Sober Radio
Author:
Gary Hendler
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Sobriety Toolkit
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Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Rock ‘n’ Redemption: Mark Stein’s Journey from Psychedelic Fame to Sobriety

Episode Overview

  • Mark Stein shares his journey from rock stardom to sobriety.
  • He discusses the excesses of the '60s rock scene.
  • Mark talks about touring with iconic musicians like Dave Mason.
  • He reflects on the challenges of performing sober.
  • His story offers hope and motivation for those in recovery.
I've been sober on stage for the last half century pretty much
Clean and Sober Radio brings a blast from the past with a special guest, Mark Stein, founder of the legendary psychedelic rock band Vanilla Fudge. Hosted by Gary Hendler and Mark Sigmund, this episode dives into the wild rock 'n' roll era of the late '60s, filled with excess and redemption. Mark Stein shares his journey from the heights of rock stardom to hitting rock bottom due to drug abuse, and his inspiring path to sobriety.
With tales of touring with iconic musicians like Dave Mason and jamming with Janis Joplin, Mark's stories are as captivating as his music. He also touches on the challenges of performing sober and how he managed to reclaim his life and career. If you're a fan of rock history or looking for motivation on your own recovery journey, this episode is a must-listen.
Mark Stein's candid reflections and humorous anecdotes offer both entertainment and hope, proving that it's never too late to turn your life around.