Gavin Rossdale of Bush on Loss, Xanax, and New Emotional Landscapes

Bush lead singer Gavin Rossdale has a lot of memories from
growing up as a kid who excelled at sports but also treasured his
Lou Reed records. He is also keenly aware of who left during
those years: his mother disappearing after divorcing his dad, a
beloved aunt passing away, and a revered older sister striking
out on her own. Those losses informed his mental health for the
rest of his life but so did the understanding of his emotional
makeup left in the wake. Gavin tells us about that, the
prescription pill dependency he contended with, and the lessons
about mental health he imparts now to his four children. We also
hear some music from Bush’s new album I Survived Loneliness and
get an explanation for the album’s somewhat cheeky title.


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