DJ AM Found Dead From Apparent Overdose
Multiple news sources are reporting Adam "DJ AM" Goldstein was found dead in his NY apartment from an apparent drug overdose on Friday.
This is extremely haunting and sad news, as Adam and Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker were the only two survivors of a deadly plane crash which claimed four lives almost a year ago on Sept. 19, 2008.
Adam, 36, was a recovering drug addict, having spent the last 9 years of his life leading a clean and sober existence and using his experience and recovery to try and help others overcome their addiction. Adam dated reality TV star Nicole Ritchie and singer/actress Mandy Moore. Adam was also a very respected club DJ and worked on several albums for major artists. Here's a bit of his bio from Wiki:
Goldstein was a member of the rock band Crazy Town, known for their hit "Butterfly". He has also scratched on albums for Papa Roach, Madonna, Will Smith, and Shifty and played concerts with Jay-Z. He has played private events for celebrities like Jim Carey, Jessica Simpson, Jennifer Lopez, Ben Stiller, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ashton Kutcher, Demi Moore, and Kate Hudson.[10] He had had a one-year contract with Las Vegas' Pure Nightclub inside Caesar's Palace to play at the venue every Friday and opening a nightclub at Caesars Atlantic City called Dusk.
I loved Crazy Town's "Butterfly", featuring Shifty Shellshock's awesome vocals (also featured on Paul Oakenfold's "Starry Eyed Surprise.)
Some sources are stating Adam was distraught over a recent break-up with his girlfriend Haley Wood, and it is well known both he and fellow crash survivor Travis Barker have struggled with post-traumatic stress disorder from their brush with death, which including horrific burns requiring hospitalization.
Adam "DJ AM" Goldstein and Travis Barker of Blink-182
Out of respect for DJ AM, who came across as a very sincere and grounded guy, we won't get into the lurid details of his death. There's plenty of sources for that.
RIP Adam, I hope you found a respite from the pain in the great beyond, the world will miss your tremendous talent and your friends and family will miss your presence.
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