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A Chat with John Driskell Hopkins: Zac Brown Band Founding Member's Courageous Battle with ALS

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In this heartfelt interview, Jason English sits down with John Driskell Hopkins, a founding member of the Zac Brown Band, to discuss his journey with ALS, his career in music, and the creation of the 'Hop for a Cure Foundation'. The conversation covers Hopkins' early music career, memorable moments with the Zac Brown Band, the impact of his ALS diagnosis, and his outlook on life and the future. Broadcasting live from Rock 'n Taco in Roswell, Georgia, the episode captures the resilience and positivity of an iconic musician facing a terminal illness.

00:00 Introduction and Personal Reflections

01:48 Understanding ALS: A Devastating Disease

02:19 John Driskell Hopkins: A Mission to Cure ALS

02:53 Interview with John Driskell Hopkins

03:38 Early Music Career and Meeting Zac Brown

11:44 The Grind and Breakthrough Moments

14:11 Songwriting and Personal Insights

20:14 Living with ALS: Emotions and Coping

23:54 Hop on a Cure: Fighting ALS

27:59 Closing Thoughts and Gratitude

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38 episodes

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Content provided by Jason English. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Jason English or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://staging.podcastplayer.com/legal.

In this heartfelt interview, Jason English sits down with John Driskell Hopkins, a founding member of the Zac Brown Band, to discuss his journey with ALS, his career in music, and the creation of the 'Hop for a Cure Foundation'. The conversation covers Hopkins' early music career, memorable moments with the Zac Brown Band, the impact of his ALS diagnosis, and his outlook on life and the future. Broadcasting live from Rock 'n Taco in Roswell, Georgia, the episode captures the resilience and positivity of an iconic musician facing a terminal illness.

00:00 Introduction and Personal Reflections

01:48 Understanding ALS: A Devastating Disease

02:19 John Driskell Hopkins: A Mission to Cure ALS

02:53 Interview with John Driskell Hopkins

03:38 Early Music Career and Meeting Zac Brown

11:44 The Grind and Breakthrough Moments

14:11 Songwriting and Personal Insights

20:14 Living with ALS: Emotions and Coping

23:54 Hop on a Cure: Fighting ALS

27:59 Closing Thoughts and Gratitude

  continue reading

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