8 Legendary Musicians Who Stayed Drug-Free

You don’t have to live the Rock n Roll lifestyle to be a certified legend.

Isa Nan
The Riff

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If you were a renowned musician, especially from the 60s-80s, the temptations of the road were never far away. Many iconic names became renowned just as much for their off-stage decadence as they were for their music.

For many musicians, drugs were an escape from the rigours of a grueling schedule, a tool to keep them functional or even as an asset to their creative process. It took years for many of these legends to get themselves back together again while a noticeable number were not so lucky and died long before their time.

However, even at the height of such a lifestyle, there have been a few notable names who personified the rock star image without ever succumbing to the lifestyle. In this list, we will look at 8 iconic musicians who did not do drugs.

Angus Young

Despite being the wildest looking member of AC/DC, Angus Young was the only one among his bandmates to have avoided drugs and alcohol for the entirety of his career. Image: Ultimateguitar.com

A founding member of AC/DC, Angus Young has remained the same to this very day. With his rough appearance consisting of a school uniform and his wild onstage presence, many would believe that he’d had to be under the…

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Isa Nan
The Riff

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