Former Korn and Head PE guitarist Wes Geer opens up to Tyler Ramsey about addiction, recovery, and turning pain into purpose.
After years of living fast on tour, Wes found a new mission — helping others heal through music with his nonprofit Rock to Recovery.
In this raw, funny, and deeply moving episode, Wes shares how meditation changed his life, what it was like to tour sober, and why being “Punk Rock Sober” might be the most rebellious thing you can do.
🎸 In this episode:
The night that changed Tyler’s life
Getting signed to Jive Records while on meth
Playing guitar for Korn — and losing himself
The moment he hit bottom and found recovery
How Rock to Recovery helps veterans and addicts through music
The real meaning of “Punk Rock Sober”
Meditation, forgiveness, and self-worth
Music as medicine for the soul
This one’s for anyone who’s ever felt lost — and wanted to find purpose again.
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