Believe, Strum & Repeat. Finding Joy Amidst Tragedy. | Ep.170 Jimmy Stranger

Join me OnTheStacks in the blu door studio as we journey through the life of musician Jimmy Stranger. In this episode, Jimmy opens up about the painful chapter of his life in 2004, marked by the brutal murder of his high school sweetheart, Carrie Lynn Martin, and the subsequent loss of his father that sent him into a downward spiral of addiction and hopelessness. Oftentimes, our society judges a book by its cover, and Jimmy is no stranger to this prejudice given his tattoos and appearance. He shares how people’s perception of him, based solely on his appearance, made him a living cliché, and how getting to know someone on a deeper level can shift these preconceived notions. We also talk about the journey of self-expression as an artist, finding your purpose, and making money as a full-time musician.   Timestamps: (0:00) — Jimmy Stranger Intro (5:43) — “16 Ounces” by Jimmy Stranger (9:43) — Having a Hard Time Living (13:58) — 2004 Murder of Carrie Lynn Martin (20:12) — Addiction & Mental Pain (29:32) — Never Judge a Book By Its Cover (37:45) — Music, Sneakers, & Influences (58:35) — Jelly Roll & Post Malone (1:10:11) — Music Industry, Apple Music, & Showcase App (1:29:57) — Me and My Guitar (1:44:30) — Light at the End of the Tunnel     Enjoy!   One or more links below may contain an affiliate link. If you make a purchase, we will earn a small commission that helps us keep the mics on!   Thank you to our sponsors Sweat Tent: Get $100 OFF your purchase with code OTS at Sweat Tent   The Ice Pod: Portable Ice Bath: Get $10 OFF at PodCompany.com   Brrrn: Burn a ton of calories without burning a ton of cash! Get 15% Off at shop.thebrrrn.com with code STACKS15 at checkout!   Elevation Wellness: Get 10% OFF your first purchase with code STACKS at Elevation Wellness   Jasper: Scale your content 10X easier & faster with Jasper Artificial Intelligence! Tap here for a FREE Trial!   StreamYard: Create & Edit Video Podcasts, Webinars, Recordings and Host Live Videos on Social Media + More! Tap here for a FREE 14 Day Trial of StreamYard!   Creators Legal: Easy-to-use Contract templates that are perfect for Influencers &am