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Peter Keys

Wednesday 15th April 2020

Join Wesley Geer as he interviews Lynyrd Skynyrd's Peter Keys about his battle with addiction and how music helped him find sobriety.
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Peter Keys: Rocking Sobriety with Lynyrd Skynyrd's Keyboardist

I love that you found your tribe there. We're here to carry the message and to help those who are still suffering man cause it sucks being in that dark place, and it's super awesome being in the vortex of radness.
Imagine battling addiction while living the high-octane life of a rockstar. That's exactly what Peter Keys, the talented keyboardist for Lynyrd Skynyrd, faced. In this gripping episode of 'Rock to Recovery', host Wesley Geer dives into Peter's rollercoaster journey from substance abuse to sobriety. Peter, who has shared stages with legends like George Clinton and Snoop Dogg, reveals the raw and real struggles he faced and how he turned his life around.
Peter opens up about his teenage years, where his experimentation with drugs and alcohol began. He candidly discusses hitting rock bottom and the pivotal moments that led him to seek help. Fear played a significant role in his addiction, but Peter explains how he learned to transform that fear into a driving force for change.
The importance of a solid support system is another key theme, as Peter shares how friends, family, and fellow musicians helped him stay on the path to recovery. Music, as you might expect, played a crucial role in Peter's healing process. He talks about how creating and performing music provided an outlet for his emotions and a source of inspiration during his darkest times.
For anyone struggling with addiction or supporting someone who is, Peter's story is a beacon of hope. It's a testament to the power of resilience, community, and the transformative magic of music. Tune in to hear Peter Keys' incredible journey and gain insights that might just inspire you to take the next step on your own path to recovery.