“I want to apologize for my recent behavior. My actions regarding taking advantage of fans was inexcusable. I’m in the process of paying everyone back so please forgive me. My state of mind was completely shot and obviously my decision making skills were heavily impaired due to my drug use. I’ve since been in detox and successfully completed the treatment. I’ve learned a lot from this ordeal and I realized I’ve redeemed my second chance. I want to personally thank Eric at Artery and Craig at Rise for helping me through this emotionally and financially. I’m embarrassed with my past actions, I want to make amends to everyone I hurt. Again, sorry to all my fans, family, band mates and colleagues. I’m truly sorry. Now back to work…I’m looking forward to seeing all the DGD fans and their positive energy that they always bring to the shows. With that being said, the past will stay dead and let’s toast to the future kids.”
So, that’s the statement from Johnny Craig.
Now what?
After a Craigslist scandal, drug use, dropped shows, absurd public statements, random disappearances.. can he be redeemed?
Considering he was never at the level of say, Stephen Tyler or any other high profile abuser, does it matter? Its not as if he needs a tremendous redemption. Perhaps on a personal level. His career? Well, its never going to be stadium filling. Wouldn’t have been even if this didn’t occur, as much of a great artist he is/was.. hes not the stuff a legend is made of. Hes one of many.
I cant kick a man when hes down. Well I could, but really its pointless. I certainly wish him serenity. I hope those in his life forgive him but as for his fans? Well, its not that big of a deal- people fuck up. Get on with it.