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Well, that's good - but for how long? He'll be back on it in no time, IMO.

Probably his longest dry spell ever, in fairness...

Now if he can just stay off the ciggies too that'd be even better. His lungs must be in a shocking state as he was told around 2001 he was on the verge of contracting emphysema.

7 months without alcohol sounds like sheer torture. I think its sad when it reaches the point where going teetotal is the only means of survival.

Ronnie was on BBC Breakfast TV??? Did anyone catch this?

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Ronnie interviewed on BBC main TV news 30 minutes ago. Lasted for 10 minutes and had a clip of the single from his album. Several other topics covered including Ronnie confirming he has been clean for 7 months. However no mention of working with the Stones nor about any future Tour plans. Interviewers clearly instructed to avoid the question?

Didn't see it...but not necessarily.

Depends on whether the interviewer and or producer/editor has any awareness or interest in speculation about band activity.

When he´s promoting his album, it would be kinda rude to ask about the Stones, imo. BUT most journalists would have asked

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7 months without alcohol sounds like sheer torture. I think its sad when it reaches the point where going teetotal is the only means of survival.

yes, alcoholism is a sad disease but for the alcoholic one drink is too many because ten drinks is not enough. Teetotaling is really the only cure.

Ronnie on BBC

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Now if he can just stay off the ciggies ...

... and maybe get a haircut?!

["I can hear the Bullfrog calling me..."]

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Big Al
7 months without alcohol sounds like sheer torture. I think its sad when it reaches the point where going teetotal is the only means of survival.

yes, alcoholism is a sad disease but for the alcoholic one drink is too many because ten drinks is not enough. Teetotaling is really the only cure.

I knew a drunken cliché couldn't be far behind this thread.

I'm up to 31 days....hey, its a start.

One day at a time....hang in there, Ronnie!

When he wants to quit, he'll quit.

"I think its sad when it reaches the point where going teetotal is the only means of survival"
I know someone it happened to : when you're on a hospital bed with a 40 cm scar on your belly and the surgeon who's cut bits of your pancreas to save you tells you "no more alcohol ever!" well it's not sad, you just listen to the guy and go dry forever...

Good for Ronnie! Play that Strat son and keep rocking!!

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"I think its sad when it reaches the point where going teetotal is the only means of survival"
I know someone it happened to : when you're on a hospital bed with a 40 cm scar on your belly and the surgeon who's cut bits of your pancreas to save you tells you "no more alcohol ever!" well it's not sad, you just listen to the guy and go dry forever...

And I understand that completely. Going by recent television appearances, Ronnie looks healthy and that’s wonderful. If going teetotal is what it takes, so be it. I just know that I would find it somewhat depressing if I had to have an orange juice or coke – or coffee these days! – when in a pub, bar or eatery of some description. Ronnie strikes me as a guy who likes to be out and about and having a 20-something girlfriend who undoubtedly has the same social likes as Ronnie, cannot help.


One final point: when/if Ronnie reaches true sobriety, i hope he doesn't go all preachy on the evils of alcohol like Eric Clapton. It's Ronnie and his mental state... not alcohol.

Have another drink it'll make ya feel better!

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"I think its sad when it reaches the point where going teetotal is the only means of survival"
I know someone it happened to : when you're on a hospital bed with a 40 cm scar on your belly and the surgeon who's cut bits of your pancreas to save you tells you "no more alcohol ever!" well it's not sad, you just listen to the guy and go dry forever...

And I understand that completely. Going by recent television appearances, Ronnie looks healthy and that’s wonderful. If going teetotal is what it takes, so be it. I just know that I would find it somewhat depressing if I had to have an orange juice or coke – or coffee these days! – when in a pub, bar or eatery of some description. Ronnie strikes me as a guy who likes to be out and about and having a 20-something girlfriend who undoubtedly has the same social likes as Ronnie, cannot help.


One final point: when/if Ronnie reaches true sobriety, i hope he doesn't go all preachy on the evils of alcohol like Eric Clapton. It's Ronnie and his mental state... not alcohol.

Yeah it can definitely be depressing if you're hanging out in a bar like that. The more he talks about it, the better it sounds. For me. Apparently he claims a record at 7 months without a drink in his hand so far. You can't buy that kind of momentum, every day is a new record, and that can push you forward without thinking about it. It's like you get rewarded every day simply by achieving another number. It's like it makes your ego grow. In the right way. I need to sober up. GET IN THERE RONNIE GOOD SHOW LAST WEEK W/BOBBY WOMACK, EDDIE VETTER AND CRIS CRISTOFFERSON ALL ON THE PHONE AT DIFFERENT TIMES! Vetter said that it was the first time he had written a song while imagining them (Ronnie) singing it. Don't stop Ronnie>

Good for you Ronnie! Keep on!