Steven Drozd on 33 Years With the Flaming Lips, Addiction, and His Solo Debut
By
Zach Schonfeld
The kind of bagel that ruins lesser bagels for you.
Summary
An in-depth interview with Steven Drozd, the longtime musical partner of Wayne Coyne in the Flaming Lips, covering his 33-year career with the band, his departure during addiction treatment, and his upcoming solo debut album. The interview explores his evolution from drummer to multi-instrumentalist, his struggles with addiction, and the bittersweet experience of reflecting on the band's legacy in past tense.
Key quotes
· 5 pulledIt's strange to be talking about the Flaming Lips in the past tense.
I don't think I've ever been more scared in my life than when I had to face the reality of my addiction.
The Lips were never just a band to me — they were my whole identity, my family, my reason for being.
Making this solo record was the first time I had to figure out who I was without the band.
Wayne and I have a connection that goes beyond music. That doesn't just go away.
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