“They tried to make me go to rehab...” From bohemian to sur-vivor artist, evolution of the drug-addict musician figure
Several musicians are known for their drug related problems and for their incarnation of the bohemian lifestyle. Through their stories and positions in the media about drug, ad-diction and life, our interest is the social construction of the bohemian and black roman-tic figures between media, the public and the artist. These nineteen century figures are still active for the new generation of rock musicians. But is coming a new figure, with the rock-star from the 60-70’s, the ex-addict survivor. He used to take drugs during his ar-tist career. Now that he is clean, he doesn’t need drug anymore to create. Getting in a drug rehabilitation center is therefore becoming more popular as it appears to be a pos-sible creative revival, and a way to deal with all kind of troubles.