Marco Mendoza (The Dead Daisies) Interview about sobriety with Black Velvet Magazine

The Dead Daisies are a band of men who live the dream, touring the world, playing to fans of all races, ages and backgrounds. But it hasn't always been that easy, especially in their early careers and lives. Here, bassist Marco Mendoza opens up about how, as a fearful young introvert, he became a drug addict, eventually getting busted, and now he flies the flag for sobriety. He has turned his life around from a scared addict to a man with an attitude of gratitude.

[@lchrisgregory]

Marco is an extremely humble and kind man whom I am fortunate enough to know. What you hear is really from his heart and he is amazing. Listen up and don't make the same mistakes.

[@donaldmoore4412]

Marco is an amazing man.

[@ALEXCOLEROCKS]

Great video! Thank you Marco for your truly inspiring life lesson! His heart is as pure as what a man with soul gifted. Keep on rocking Marco!

[@daveclark7053]

An excellent "been there, done that and tried everything" candid interview. He labeled himself correctly as a "functional alcoholic" and as a former one myself, we both are "non-practicing alcoholics" and his temptations are way over the top. Marco is a top notch musician, superb communicator and human being!!

[@davemitchell4222]

Good for you Marco 20 years here my friend keep up the great work

[@lynnlamond4561]

Thanks for such an honest , inspirational interview Marco Mendoza.

[@heryksalazar7112]

Congrats on your 28 years of sobriety man I'm 7 years strong. Thank you for sharing your story I'm also a musician moving to Nashville TN in July of this year. Hope one day we will meet. God bless brother

[@garyschneider5205]

Congrats on your sobriety. Keep on keeping on

[@debbiejones3393]

Marco, you are awesome.

[@RabT59]

You lived it... So others don't have to. Listen up future rock stars! (Including my Son, who you know) Great interview Marco! Keep inspiring. 🤘🏼🎶🎸

[@michaeljclouse3]

Marco, my man!

[@WormholeDreams]

You are a very successful man, enjoy your sober life!

[@marknocera7212]

Thanks Marco, for sharing your story. You are a incredible talented bass player. Love everything you do. 🎸

[@KathleenJLong]

Awesome interview!

[@victoriajadue6313]

Eres grande Marco!! No cualquier persona es capaz de reconocer sus adicciones y mas aun lograr salir de ellas. Te admiro mucho, eres un ser humano excepcional, con mucho carisma, humildad y todo un gentleman, me siento muy afortunada de haberte conocido! Un gran abrazo y felicitaciónes por la entrevista. Con cariño VicKiss

[@13South]

Congrats Marco.

[@gatorshd]

Welcome back.

[@rdb2944]

Thanks Man

[@TMoody]

Life is hard enough.... almost to the point of impossibility if you're an addict.

[@STETTRACE]

Yeah I love this cat!

[@marcomendoza6220]

Np

[@petemayr]

✌️❤️

[@richardbelisle4807]

Snuff is a drug…let’s be clear