Elliott M. - Sober 39 Years

Sex, drugs, and rock & roll were more than a cliché in the life of Elliott M. As a prominent rock musician and song-writer for years before alcoholism drove him into Alcoholics Anonymous, Elliott’s drinking ran parallel to his rise to stardom. Ironically, his best song-writing and performances were largely free from the influence of alcohol and drugs. But offstage, his drinking and drugging were decimating  every facet of his life. His dissent to the bottom occurred during the five years preceding his 1985 sobriety date. Like many of his contemporaries, Elliott’s career had soared in the midst of his functi...