Chuck Billy – Holding My Breath: The Two Testaments of Chuck Billy
Holding My Breath: The Two Testaments of Chuck BillyBy Chuck Billy with Dave Erickson2026 Permuted Press Everything about Chuck Billy’s music career has been giant: his voice, his impact, his presence, his personality, his dedication, his loyalty, his 6’4” stature, and especially his smile. He lights up the stage, whether he’s singing about his heritage, […]
SLAM: Music Survival Guide: S2E2: Roddy Bottum
Roddy Bottum (Faith No More, Imperial Teen, Man On Man) talks to Jack Mangan of S.L.A.M. Support Life and Music from his car about his autobiography, “The Royal We,” Faith No More, addiction, Courtney Love, California, the LGBTQ+ life, and more. This is a special, personal, thoughtful, sweet conversation with one of the music world’s […]
SWIZ
By Mark Pruett The punk scene in Washington, D.C. is widely regarded as the epicenter of the genre in the United States. Its distant roots reach back to 1960’s counterculture, but what erupted in the late 1970’s became the bedrock for one of the most densely packed and influential eras in American music. By the […]
The 2026 SLAM Awards Show Released on YouTube
You are cordially invited to view the Support Life And Music’s 2026 SLAM Awards honoring the music industry’s mental health superheroes! This star-studded, blockbuster first-of-its-kind online event features music, presentations, acceptance speeches, and more! We’re paying tribute to music industry stars and VIPs who’ve inspired mental health positivity through advocacy, action, social media, writing, music, […]
Robyn Hitchcock – Stranded in the Future
The definitive moment of Robyn Hitchcock’s second book, “Stranded in the Future,” occurs close to the end. During an episode that is either an hallucination or an inter-dimensional excursion, a mental projection of his manager, Mr. D., says, “And you’re a bit weird – – or you’re trying to be.” Robyn agrees that, yes, yes […]
Rush – 50 Something Tour
By Mark Pruett The Long-Awaited Return, the Long-Delayed Goodbye, and the Beginning of Something New June 9, 2026 – Kia Forum, Los Angeles, CA We Will Pay the Price, But We Will Not Count the Cost June was Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, but it’s always a good time to talk about this important subject. […]
Everything’s Gonna Be Alright
June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month. No person is worthless, no situation is hopeless. Please consult our Direct Help Resources page if you are someone you know is in distress. Help is out there. Continuing what we started in May for Mental Health Awareness Month, S.L.A.M. is marking Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month with […]
2026 SLAM Awards Official Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 23, 2026 Announcing Support Life And Music’s first annual SLAM Awards, recognizing the heroes who’ve improved mental health for musicians and the music community. Hosted by superstar Cathy Rankin, S.L.A.M. is proud to present trophies to an incredible class of honorees. The 2026 SLAM Award Recipients, in alphabetical order: In addition […]
2026 SLAM Awards
Honoring music industry superheroes who’ve done great deeds to help musician mental health. The all-star, groundbreaking event will be released online on August 27, 2026. Stay tuned to S.L.A.M. social media for news and updates.
D.R.E.A.M. 7 – Burning Out vs. Fading Away
Support Life And Music D.R.E.A.M. Data, Research, Education, Awareness, and Music VII. Burning Out vs. Fading Away This D.R.E.A.M. Report made possible through a generous grant by the Arizona Eastern Star Foundation. For more information about the Arizona Eastern Star Foundation, please visit https://www.azoes.org/az-oes-foundation.html ♫ It’s better to burn out than to fade away. The […]