We have said alot about the front man of Dance Gavin Dance and Emerosa. I have been particularly cruel at times. His latest Craigslist scams were addressed here. A damn shame really. See these pop punk core whatever boys aren’t junkies, they’re not addicts they’re kids. The druggies were our generation our Sids and Johnnys not these prepackaged Velveeta boys.
Or are they?
Word comes today that Jonny is finally getting the help he needs, that everyone seems to have known he needed for some time. I’m part sad and part joyful and part…. indifferent. Rock and roll and drugs is just the way it goes. Its tough to see of course and the stories are fewer and further between. What sparks my interest here is that Craig has been such a wreck for so long now. Not quite Winehouse bad but damn close on a smaller scale.
Craig Ericsonof Rise and Eric Rushing of the Artery Foundation provided us with this joint statement:
“In regards to Jonny Craig; Jonny has checked himself into a professional detox treatment facility located in NorthHollywood, CA. His addiction needed immediate attention and with the help from ‘Musiccares”, we were able to make it happen. Rise Records and Artery Management will reimburse all people who Jonny took advantage of financially. No one will be getting ripped off and we’d all like to issue a public apology to anyone who had been taken advantage of. Regarding live performances: the Emarosa/Chiodostour will continue as planned with Tilian Pearson (former vocalist of Tides of Man) filling in for Jonny. All scheduled Dance Gavin Dance shows will happen as planned next month and beyond. Everyone from his team wishes Jonny the best in his recovery. We’re all looking forward to the new and improved Jonny.”
Musicares is an industry organization that assists financially with issues of drug rehabilitation and treatment. We of course wish Jonny the best and I’ll even stop talking smack about him (no pun intended there) but what disturbs me is how long its gone on and how well documented it has been. You’d think Rise Records or their management team would have swept it under the carpet. You’d think his family and friends would have demanded it. Could it be there were too many riding on this coat tails? Get well Jonny, so I can get back to insulting you and your mullet. Til then all the best to you.