Jonny Craig opens up about Slaves
Following the sudden end of Slaves this week, singer Jonny Craig has dropped all pretense and has released a pretty honest statement about his personal issues, which have hurt his musical projects over the years.
Following the sudden end of Slaves this week, singer Jonny Craig has dropped all pretense and released a pretty honest statement about his personal issues, which have hurt his musical projects over the years.
Posted to Slaves' Facebook page, Craig addresses his personal issues, namely his addiction, also stating that his solo work will continue and Slaves will eventually continue in some form.
"To all my faithful fans,It’s time I set the record straight. Please know this is me talking: not a publicist, not a manger, it’s just me. For years I have fought hard to escape my past and everything that comes with it. I have continually gotten clean, and then fallen right back into the same ruts. As most of you are aware…I have a problem: I am an addict. I have entered rehab twice. I have sought help multiple times. It just keeps happening. My choices and my struggles have cost me many things: relationships, loved ones, friends, bands, and much more. For letting any of you down, I’m truly sorry.
This is an open letter to everyone to let you know I’m struggling. No excuses. I want you, the fans, to know that I’m doing my best to get through these current tours. I will try my best to stay clean and finish these. To help get me back on track I am going back on the medicine I was on for 4 years that helped me stay clean. After the U.S. solo tour and the European Slaves dates (with select members), I am going to take some time and get the help I really need. I am also going to take money from the solo tour to put towards the help I need. I know it’s not optimal for my health to be out on the road, but I really want to finish these tours for you guys.I am going to be working on new solo material with Kyle Lucas. Colin Vieira and I will eventually continue on as Slaves, and there will be more good news to come.
Thank you for staying with me all of these years. You guys are what keep me going.
Love,
Jonny"
On top of all this, drummer Tai Wright recently shared the following statement about the band's "end':
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"Announcing formally that I will no longer be touring or involved with Slaves after this headliner is almost surreal, but is a decision I feel is necessary for the sake of my career and one I've made in the best interest of my integrity. As for my future in the music industry, I feel as though its best to step away for awhile, hopefully ill rekindle my love for making music and performing. Grateful for all your love and support these last 2-and-a-half years."
Slaves have also being selling off some of their gear as well.
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