Rehab interview - Midwest Mixtape Podcast

The band Rehab originated in Warner Robins, GA, in the 1970s, with Danny Boone Alexander's musical upbringing playing a pivotal role. Influenced by the music his family played, including Johnny Paycheck’s “Take This Job and Shove It,” and memorable experiences like listening to “Sky Rockets in Flight” at the Crazy 8 Race Track during the Bicentennial, Danny’s passion for music was evident from a young age. Initially drawn to rock and southern rock, his musical tastes broadened with the emergence of the Beastie Boys, Run DMC, and NWA, cementing his love for hip hop. Danny’s first rap performance was at 15 during a high school pep rally, igniting his pursuit of a music career.
In his late teens, Danny began working professionally with his friend Denny “Steaknife” Campbell under the name "Prime Suspect." The duo's collaboration led to the formation of Rehab after meeting Jason Brooks. Despite Steaknife’s legal troubles, Danny and Jason signed with Epic Records, releasing “Southern Discomfort” in 2000. The album featured contributions from Goodie Mob’s Cee-Lo and Big Gipp, as well as Cody Chesnutt, selling over 140,000 copies and reaching the top 15 of the Modern Rock charts with “It Don’t Matter.” They toured nationally, sharing stages with Linkin Park and the Kottonmouth Kings during the Vans Warped Tour.
Following creative differences, Danny and Brooks parted ways, and Rehab was revitalized in 2005. The band recorded “Graffiti the World” with notable contributors like Bonecrusher, Phil Tan, and Billy Hume. The album was initially released independently until Danny signed with Universal Records in 2008. A collaboration with Hank Williams Jr. on “Sittin’ at a Bar” garnered a CMT nomination for Wide-Open Country Video of the Year in 2009. Rolling Stone featured Rehab’s renamed single, “The Bartender Song,” on its "Hot List." The track has achieved platinum status six times over, with the video amassing over 100 million streams.
Currently, Rehab’s lineup includes Danny Boone on vocals, Doyle Williams on lead guitar, Nate Lee on bass, and Ian Corabi on drums. In 2023, they performed 63 shows across 32 states. Looking ahead to 2024, Rehab will continue touring, performing solo gigs, and opening for acts like Saving Abel, the LACS, and Rittz. For upcoming tour dates and locations, fans can visit www.Rehabtheband.com/tour to see if Rehab will be performing in a city near them.

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Rehab is my Beatles. Love this band with all my heart.