"Monster Magnet" views on drugs

Dave Wyndorf (Wikipedia)

Wyndorf believes that drugs are not an inspiration for music nor a gateway into creativity. He has stated that he has never written songs on drugs and that he thinks that those artists who have done so, would have made better music if they hadn't composed while being on drugs. In a 1995 interview Wyndorf stated that legalizing mushrooms in America might be a bad idea stating "Americans have been so suppressed for so long that given that kind of freedom they would tend to abuse it".


Born on the 28 October of 1956 in the suburban community where he'd be raised, Red Bank, New Jersey, Dave Wyndorf is one of eight children from a lower-middle-class Catholic family. Early in life, he was influenced greatly by the record collection belonging to his older brother, by seeing a UFO with his mother and two sisters, and by going to a Hawkwind concert in New York. He also discovered comic books -a medium that continues to provide ideas for his songs- as well as sex and drugs. Wyndorf lost his virginity at 13. At 14, Wyndorf started selling pot; by 20, he was using LSD and cocaine regularly. Later, he became an alcoholic. Wyndorf would give up drugs and drinking in 1995.


On February 27, 2006, Dave overdosed on prescription drugs. An upcoming European tour for Monster Magnet was subsequently canceled. His management released the following statement:

The battle with one’s inner demons is the most personal fight any of us can undertake. The fight is at times a lonely, confusing journey. On the evening of February 27, Dave Wyndorf suffered a setback in his own fight and was hospitalized due to a drug overdose. His full recovery is expected. We ask that all those he has encountered over the years or simply affected by his music to take a moment to think good thoughts of and for him and his son Reece Flair. With the grace of God and those who love him we are all confident that Dave will rebound from this set back and continue to play and make great rock and roll.