203: Twisted Sister Guitarist on Being A Sober Rockstar With Jay Jay French

The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast

Jay Jay French is an American guitarist, manager and producer. French is most famous for his role as the founding member and one of the guitarists of the heavy metal band Twisted Sister. As a guitar player, manager, producer and executive producer, French has sold over 20 million albums, performed in 34 countries and performed live over 9,000 times.

His life was incredibly large and glamorous, but for years he struggled with drugs and watched as he and his friends waded through the minefield that was the music industry and drug use.

After years of watching the drastic devastation of drugs on his life and the lives of the people he cared about, he finally made a lasting change.

Today he devotes his career to writing and motivational speaking, while also overseeing licensing and intellectual property rights for the Twisted Sister brand.

Jay Jay French Recovery Journey: Explore the transformative journey of Jay Jay French, Twisted Sister's founding member, and his battle with addiction in the music industry.

Resilience & Redemption: Discover how resilience and redemption play a pivotal role in Jay Jay French's life story, inspiring positive change and recovery.

Twisted Sister's Legacy: Uncover the enduring legacy of Twisted Sister and how Jay Jay French continues to shape it while advocating for recovery and motivational speaking.

Motivational Insights: Gain valuable motivational insights from Jay Jay French's experiences, offering hope and guidance for individuals seeking their own paths to recovery and personal growth.

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Podcast | Jay Jay French Connection

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