Sixteen years ago, acclaimed singer-songwriter Pete Droge set out to find his birth mother—only to discover her obituary. That moment sparked an unexpected and deeply personal journey through loss, identity, illness, and healing. In this moving podcast, Droge shares the story behind Fade Away Blue, his most autobiographical album to date. Through candid conversation, poetic insight, and intimate musical moments, Droge explores the emotional terrain of adoption, family, creativity, and resilience. It’s a story of transformation—not just in music, but in life. Music The Charms "So Pretty"The Dogmatics "I Love Rock N Roll" Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo

Sixteen years ago, acclaimed singer-songwriter Pete Droge set out to find his birth mother—only to discover her obituary. That moment sparked an unexpected and deeply personal journey through loss, identity, illness, and healing. In this moving podcast, Droge shares the story behind Fade Away Blue, his most autobiographical album to date. Through candid conversation, poetic insight, and intimate musical moments, Droge explores the emotional terrain of adoption, family, creativity, and resilience. It’s a story of transformation—not just in music, but in life. Music The Charms "So Pretty" The Dogmatics "I Love Rock N Roll" Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo

Sixteen years ago, acclaimed singer-songwriter Pete Droge set out to find his birth mother—only to discover her obituary. That moment sparked an unexpected and deeply personal journey through loss, identity, illness, and healing. In this moving podcast, Droge shares the story behind&nbsp;Fade Away Blue, his most autobiographical album to date. Through candid conversation, poetic insight, and intimate musical moments, Droge explores the emotional terrain of adoption, family, creativity, and resilience. It’s a story of transformation—not just in music, but in life. Music The Charms "So Pretty"The Dogmatics "I Love Rock N Roll" Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo

410. Pete Droge

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