By Steve Rhodes
Bob Forrest may be known to most of America who knows him as Drew Pinsky’s drug counselor sidekick on Celebrity Rehab, but he was once the frontman (and prodigious drug-taker himself) of cult favorite Thelonious Monster.
Forrest played and spoke at Harper College in Palatine earlier this month. Here are some clips of Bob back in the day followed by Bob now.
1. Fuck you, Jesus.
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2. His role models will make another appearance in this post.
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3. No set list, no lyrics, no key, no tempo.
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4. A golden time.
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5. It don’t care about you.
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6. A big man’s day.
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After Thelonious Monster blew apart, Bob formed The Bicycle Thief.
7. I give up now.
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8. Contribution to I’m Not There.
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Bob went to rehab 24 times. He is now the subject of the documentary Bob and the Monster, described on the film’s website thusly:
“Six years in the making, this award winning documentary follows outspoken indie-rock hero Bob Forrest, through his life-threatening struggle with addiction, to his transformation into one of the most influential and controversial drug counselors in the US today. The film crafts contemporary footage, animation and compelling interviews with archival performances and personal videos from Bob’s past to reveal the complex layers of this troubled, but hopeful soul.
“Testimony from his peers, including Courtney Love, Anthony Kiedis, Flea, John Frusciante, members of Jane’s Addiction, Fishbone and Guns n’ Roses add texture, but it’s the depth of Bob’s music, interwoven throughout the film, that illuminates this unforgettable and inspirational story.”
9. The junkie turned angel.
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10. Cereal Song and Sammy Hagar Weekend at Harper College.
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Comments welcome.
Posted on March 27, 2012