Singer-songwriter Pete Droge joins Center Stage for an in-depth conversation about his new album Fade Away Blue—a powerful and deeply personal collection that explores themes of identity, healing, and renewal. 

Emerging from the Pacific Northwest in the mid-’90s with his debut Necktie Second and its breakout single “If You Don’t Love Me (I’ll Kill Myself),” Droge quickly became known for his wry, heartfelt songwriting and timeless melodies. Over the years, his music has appeared in films like Dumb and Dumber, Beautiful Girls, Almost Famous, and Zombieland, while he’s also collaborated with Matthew Sweet and Shawn Mullins in The Thorns. 

In this episode, Pete reflects on his journey through illness, adoption, and rediscovery, and how those experiences shaped Fade Away Blue. The conversation is honest, uplifting, and filled with insight into an artist who continues to evolve while staying true to his emotional core.

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