Ginger Wildheart, frontman of The Wildhearts, shared his thoughts on survival in a recent interview with Kerrang.
“Of course. Look at me. Death can’t kill me,” Wildheart said when asked about being a survivor. “For some reason, something’s keeping me here and I’m not allowed to die.”
“Am I a survivor? Yeah. I’m the poster boy for survival,” he continued.
The Wildhearts recently released their 11th album. This milestone follows decades of personal challenges, including substance abuse and mental health struggles.
His resilient attitude mirrors The Wildhearts’ remarkable journey in the music industry.
Data from official records highlights the band’s impressive achievements. They have scored several top 20 singles and two top 10 albums in Britain. These successes came despite numerous internal conflicts and record label disputes.
Wildheart’s creative output remains impressive throughout his career. Music archives at Wikipedia document his multiple solo albums, including ‘Valor Del Corazon’ and ‘Yoni.’ He has also led successful projects such as Silver Ginger 5 and Mutation.
The band’s new album, ‘Satanic Rites of the Wildhearts,’ marks another milestone in their enduring legacy. This release demonstrates their continued ability to create despite adversity.
Wildheart’s dedication to music persisted even through his darkest periods. “Even when I was a crack-head, I was still writing,” he revealed in the Kerrang interview. This statement underscores his unwavering commitment to his craft.
The group’s eight-date headline tour started in Cambridge on March 8.
