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Sound, Sobriety and Success with Matt Pinfield: TJ George and Vernon Porter

August 22, 2022

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Singer songwriter TJ George, and bassist and producer Vernon Porter are the principal forces behind Heroes and Legends, a new album that features Bill Medley (Righteous Brother), Bill Champlin (formerly of Chicago), Michael McDonald, Richard Page (formerly of Mr. Mister). They share with Matt Pinfield their experience creating Demand Impact, and the struggle of watching loved ones suffer from addiction. They speak openly about loss and putting purpose with pain to be of service to others.

On this episode, TJ and Vernon talk to Matt about:

The recording of their new record

Vernon’s grief in losing his daughter to addiction

The addiction and recovery of TJ’s son

Vernon’s fight to pass a Good Samaritan law in California. All 50 states now have laws preventing prosecution for 911 callers reporting someone going into drug or alcohol related distress

The healing power of music

Demand Impact’s mission to help people get through detox and recovery through music, books, film, and other media

How Vernon and TJ got their starts in music

And more

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