Why Greg Eklund Left Everclear | Anxiety, Fame & Starting Over

Greg Eklund of Everclear joins Ryan Smith on Secret Chord for an honest, funny, inspiring, and deeply human conversation about music, creativity, pressure, anxiety, success, and surviving the music industry. In this interview, Greg talks about: • The rise of Everclear in the 1990s alternative rock explosion • Recording and touring during the band’s biggest years • The pressure and anxiety that can come with success • Why he eventually left Everclear • Creativity, identity, burnout, and mental health • Lessons learned from decades in music • What he’s doing today • Advice for musicians, artists, and creative people Whether you’re a longtime Everclear fan, a musician, a songwriter, or simply someone trying to navigate creativity and life, there’s a lot to take away from Greg’s story. This discussion is full of humor, vulnerability, behind-the-scenes stories, and hard-earned wisdom from someone who lived through one of alternative rock’s biggest eras. If you enjoy conversations about music, creativity, songwriting, touring, mental health, and the realities of the music industry, make sure to subscribe to Secret Chord for more interviews, lessons, and conversations with artists and creators. What was your favorite Everclear memory or moment from the interview? Let us know in the comments. #Everclear #GregEklund #90sRock #AlternativeRock #MusicInterview #Drummer #SecretChord #RyanSmith #MusicIndustry #Songwriting #Creativity #MentalHealth #TourLife