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5 Rockers Who Beat Drugs

Maybe Scott Weiland will take a cue from former bandmate Slash

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(Newser) – In honor of a new book by Scott Weiland’s ex recalling the couple’s drug-fueled rock and roll escapades, Fox News takes a look at musicians who fought addiction and won:

  • Slash, Guns N’ Roses: Addicted to heroin, booze, and women; was scared straight after running down the street naked.

  • Anthony Kiedis, Red Hot Chili Peppers: Started doing drugs at 12; cleaned up for the first time after the original Chili Peppers’ guitarist overdosed in 1988, and again in 2000.
  • Nikki Sixx, Motley Crue: Once a heroin addict, he now helps teenage addicts through his charity.
  • Eric Clapton: Started using heroin after being rejected by Pattie Boyd (the subject of “Layla”); was finally persuaded to clean up after his habit hit $16,000 a week.
  • Trey Anastasio, Phish: After his 2006 arrest for DWI and opiate possession, he cleaned toilets and got counseling as part of a drug court treatment program he says saved his life.

Musician Scott Weiland and wife Mary arrive at the Clive Davis Annual Grammy Party at the Beverly Hills Hotel on February 12, 2005 in Beverly Hills, California.
Musician Scott Weiland and wife Mary arrive at the Clive Davis Annual Grammy Party at the Beverly Hills Hotel on February 12, 2005 in Beverly Hills, California.   (Getty Images)
In this Dec. 30, 1992, file photo, Michael Jackson sings
In this Dec. 30, 1992, file photo, Michael Jackson sings "Black or White" while Guns n' Roses Slash plays the guitar during his Danergous World tour in Japan at Tokyo's indoor stadium.   (AP Photo/Tsugufumi Matsumoto, file)
Anthony Kiedis of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, performing on the Main Stage at the 2007 Reading Festival in Reading, England, Saturday August 25 2007.
Anthony Kiedis of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, performing on the Main Stage at the 2007 Reading Festival in Reading, England, Saturday August 25 2007.   (AP Photo / Yui Mok)
Nikki Sixx and Kat Von D arrive at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008.
Nikki Sixx and Kat Von D arrive at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008.   (AP Photo/Evan Agostini)
In this Feb. 25, 2008 file photo, Eric Clapton performs at New York's Madison Square Garden.
In this Feb. 25, 2008 file photo, Eric Clapton performs at New York's Madison Square Garden.   (AP Photo/Richard Drew, file)
In this June 12, 2009 file photo provided by Fuse TV via Starpix, Trey Anastasio of the
In this June 12, 2009 file photo provided by Fuse TV via Starpix, Trey Anastasio of the "Jam Band" Phish performs at Bonaroo 2009, in Manchester Tenn.   (AP Photo/Starpix, Amanda Schwab, file)
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Metal_gear
Nov 16, 09 11:01 AM CST
Everybody picks on Scott, He's a great guy! But seriously ditch the stuff Scott! Your better then that mess. Reply
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Rembrandt_Q_Einstein
Nov 16, 09 11:44 AM CST
Bill Hicks: "...Rock Stars who don't use drugs...Boy they suck! Balless, soulless, little corporate bitches, suckers of satan's cock each and every one of them!" /thread Reply
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Nov 16, 09 3:15 PM CST
Five greats who didn't: 1) Keith Moon 2) Tommy Bolin 3) Gram Parsons 4) Tim Buckley 5) Danny Whitten Reply
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