Three things with Tim Rogers: ‘Reading is the only real way to quell bad thoughts’

Three things with Tim Rogers: ‘Reading is the only real way to quell bad thoughts’

In Guardian Australia’s weekly interview about objects, the veteran musician shares the fear-quelling power of fiction and the reason he travels with leaves in his pockets

Tim Rogers has known highs and lows in his three decades as a musician. The highs include the many beloved albums he has made as a solo artist and as the frontman of rock heroes You Am I. The lows include battles with booze, anxiety and panic attacks, plus the challenges of frequent touring.

The veteran musician has been busy imparting some of what he’s learned along the way to the next generation of artists in Headliners, a new ABC series that follows a quest by the inclusion advocate Elly-May Barnes to create two bands made up entirely of musicians with disabilities. Alongside Killing Heidi’s Ella Hooper, Rogers serves as a mentor to the diverse group of musicians.

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Continue reading… In Guardian Australia’s weekly interview about objects, the veteran musician shares the fear-quelling power of fiction and the reason he travels with leaves in his pocketsRead more Three Things interviewsGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailTim Rogers has known highs and lows in his three decades as a musician. The highs include the many beloved albums he has made as a solo artist and as the frontman of rock heroes You Am I. The lows include battles with booze, anxiety and panic attacks, plus the challenges of frequent touring.The veteran musician has been busy imparting some of what he’s learned along the way to the next generation of artists in Headliners, a new ABC series that follows a quest by the inclusion advocate Elly-May Barnes to create two bands made up entirely of musicians with disabilities. Alongside Killing Heidi’s Ella Hooper, Rogers serves as a mentor to the diverse group of musicians.Sign up for the fun stuff with our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for the weekend, every Saturday morning Continue reading… Australian lifestyle, Life and style, Music, Australian music, Australian television, Pop and rock, Culture, Punk 

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