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Duff McKagan, founding member of Guns N’ Roses and Velvet Revolver shares how a near-death experience forced him to get sober and all the good that came from turning his life around. He recounts tales from the road, the music he loves, and what sobriety means to him. On this episode, Duff talks to Matt about: Growing up in Seattle as the youngest of 8 kids. Leaving home and moving to LA at 19 to escape the heroin pervasive in the Seattle scene The moment he realized he had to get sober to stay alive after his pancreas burst How studying martial arts helped him achieve sobriety His varied taste in music and how that influenced his sound Raising a family and getting to share music with his daughters Staying open about his ongoing mental health struggles and seeking treatment Encouraging everyone that sobriety is possible and the best way to live.