Bob Forrest
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Bob Forrest is the lead vocalist and lyricist for Los Angeles bands Thelonious Monster
and The Bicycle Thief
. In September 2006 he released his first solo album, Modern Folk And Blues Wednesday
. He is also a drug counselor, appearing alongside Dr. Drew Pinsky
on Celebrity Rehab
and Sober House
.
He contributed the song "Moonshiner" to the I'm Not There
soundtrack.
Forrest is the former Chemical Dependency Program Director at Las Encinas Hospital. In 2010, he and co-founder Shelly Sprague launched Hollywood Recovery Services.
Forrest is also well known as a close friend of Red Hot Chili Peppers
bandmates Michael Balzary and Anthony Kiedis
who was once a drug buddy to Forrest and who later got clean with Forrest's help. The Red Hot Chili Peppers and Forrest's bands also have a longtime connection. In 1988, John Frusciante
was originally intended to join Thelonious Monster however he joined the Red Hot Chili Peppers instead while current Chili Peppers guitarist, Josh Klinghoffer
played with both Thelonious Monster and The Bicycle Thief. Forrest has performed many times with the Red Hot Chili Peppers dating back to the mid-80s and most recently in 2009 at an awards event honoring Kiedis for his commitment to helping other addicts with the addiction and recovery process.
In 2008 he began releasing a series of live digital EPs
exclusively at his official website.
Forrest is the subject of a documentary about his music career and battles with drug addiction called Bob and the Monster
. The documentary was released in March 2011 and continues to play on the film festival circuit. A DVD release is expected by the end of 2011.
Thelonious Monster
Thelonious Monster is a post-punk rock band from Los Angeles, led by singer-songwriter Bob Forrest. Active from 1983 to 1994, and again since 2004, the band has released five original studio albums...
and The Bicycle Thief
The Bicycle Thief (band)
The Bicycle Thief was a band fronted by Bob Forrest. After a break from the music industry after the demise of his previous band, Thelonious Monster, Forrest started jamming with Josh Klinghoffer and in 1997 they played a covers gig and Forrest started recording demos on a 4-track...
. In September 2006 he released his first solo album, Modern Folk And Blues Wednesday
Modern Folk And Blues Wednesday
Modern Folk And Blues Wednesday is the debut solo album by Bob Forrest of Thelonious Monster, Bicycle Thief and Celebrity Rehab fame.-Track listing:#"Born to Run"#"Memphis"#"Louisiana 2005"#"The Dying Song"#"Ooo La La"#"Welcome to the Jungle"...
. He is also a drug counselor, appearing alongside Dr. Drew Pinsky
Drew Pinsky
David Drew Pinsky , best known as Dr. Drew, is an American board-certified internist, addiction medicine specialist, and radio and television personality. He has hosted the nationally syndicated radio talk show Loveline since the show's inception in 1984. On television, he hosts the talk show Dr...
on Celebrity Rehab
Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew
Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew is a reality television show airing on the cable network VH1 that chronicles a group of celebrities as they are treated for alcohol and drug addiction by Dr. Drew Pinsky and his staff at the Pasadena Recovery Center in Pasadena, California. The first season premiered...
and Sober House
Celebrity Rehab Presents Sober House
Celebrity Rehab Presents Sober House, or simply Sober House, is a VH1 reality television show. It is a spin-off of Celebrity Rehab with Dr...
.
He contributed the song "Moonshiner" to the I'm Not There
I'm Not There
I'm Not There is a 2007 biographical musical film directed by Todd Haynes, inspired by iconic American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan. Six actors depict different facets of Dylan's life and public persona: Christian Bale, Cate Blanchett, Marcus Carl Franklin, Richard Gere, Heath Ledger, and Ben Whishaw...
soundtrack.
Forrest is the former Chemical Dependency Program Director at Las Encinas Hospital. In 2010, he and co-founder Shelly Sprague launched Hollywood Recovery Services.
Forrest is also well known as a close friend of Red Hot Chili Peppers
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Red Hot Chili Peppers is an American rock band, formed in Los Angeles in 1983. The group's musical style primarily consists of rock with an emphasis on funk, as well as elements from other genres such as punk, hip hop and psychedelic rock...
bandmates Michael Balzary and Anthony Kiedis
Anthony Kiedis
Anthony Kiedis is an American vocalist/lyricist, and occasional actor best known as the lead vocalist of the Grammy-winning American rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers. Kiedis spent his youth in Grand Rapids, Michigan with his mother before moving, shortly before his 12th birthday, to Hollywood,...
who was once a drug buddy to Forrest and who later got clean with Forrest's help. The Red Hot Chili Peppers and Forrest's bands also have a longtime connection. In 1988, John Frusciante
John Frusciante
John Anthony Frusciante is an American guitarist, singer, songwriter, record and film producer. He is best known as the former lead guitarist of the rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers, with whom he had been for a number of years and recorded five studio albums...
was originally intended to join Thelonious Monster however he joined the Red Hot Chili Peppers instead while current Chili Peppers guitarist, Josh Klinghoffer
Josh Klinghoffer
Joshua Adam "Josh" Klinghoffer is an American multi-instrumentalist, who is best known as the current guitarist for the rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers. Klinghoffer replaced his friend and frequent collaborator John Frusciante, who left the band in 2009.Klinghoffer also fronts Dot Hacker, and was...
played with both Thelonious Monster and The Bicycle Thief. Forrest has performed many times with the Red Hot Chili Peppers dating back to the mid-80s and most recently in 2009 at an awards event honoring Kiedis for his commitment to helping other addicts with the addiction and recovery process.
In 2008 he began releasing a series of live digital EPs
EPS
-Computers and technology:* External Power Supply, an external AC adapter * common External Power Supply, EU standard for mobile phone chargers...
exclusively at his official website.
Forrest is the subject of a documentary about his music career and battles with drug addiction called Bob and the Monster
Bob and the Monster
Bob and the Monster is a 2011 documentary film by Keirda Bahruth which profiles musician and drug counselor Bob Forrest.- Synopsis :This documentary film follows outspoken indie-rock hero Bob Forrest, through his life-threatening struggle with addiction, to his transformation into one of the most...
. The documentary was released in March 2011 and continues to play on the film festival circuit. A DVD release is expected by the end of 2011.