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Elbow Drummer Trades Fame for Sobriety and Healing
13 Sep
Summary
- Drummer Richard Jupp left Elbow after three decades for sobriety and family.
- He now teaches drumming, focusing on its therapeutic benefits.
- Jupp will lead drumming workshops at an addiction rehabilitation clinic.
Richard Jupp, the former drummer for the celebrated band Elbow, has transitioned from a life of international fame to one focused on sobriety and personal healing. After nearly three decades with the band, Jupp decided to step down in 2016, seeking a different path that prioritized his health and family, particularly after his son's autism diagnosis in 2015.
Now ten years sober, Jupp has found a new calling by teaching drumming. He emphasizes the profound physical, cognitive, and emotional benefits of the instrument, running sessions at his Manchester Drum Studio and mentoring students at Tileyard London. This new chapter is deeply intertwined with his recovery journey.
Jupp is extending his therapeutic drumming work to Delamere Health clinic, an addiction rehabilitation center in Cheshire. He aims to share the power of rhythm and routine with those beginning their recovery, finding profound meaning in helping others reconnect with themselves and life.
