Okay then, here's a loaded quesiton - why are SO many musicians so self- and other- destructive? What is it about being able to pour your heart out on stage that seems to overwhelm all self-discipline?
Not all musicians do it - but compaired to the "regular" people I know, there is a definite pattern that emerges within the community. And it's not all attributable to "fame" - even without that, I've seen really good talent get ground up and killed by the personal issues of musicians themselves.
Is it just the self-expression part, or do certain kinds of music seem to lead to more problems?
The only musical group that doesn't seem to have this problem as much is gospel, and they seem to have bigger problems AFTER they get famous... pride I guess.
Can't answer that.
I know I hear testimonials from pro Musicians that survive the "party life" and have hit bottom on the Christian Channel were they now perform.
I saw Candi Staton who is now has a show on TBN and she is a survivor.
Even everyday people get hooked on the Devils Dusts Meth/Cocaine/heroin and if lucky they survive.
Maybe in the music world like in Hollywood there is no spiritual support as it is liviing amongst others of the same ilk.