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Ronnie Wood kidnapped and taken to rehab

By on 07/09/2011
Rolling Stones star recalls debt to Damien Hirst Ronnie Wood
Rolling Stones star recalls debt to Damien Hirst

Ronnie Wood has revealed how he was once kidnapped and forced into rehab.

The Rolling Stones legend had a history of alcohol and drug problems but was saved by artist Damien Hirst.

And the rocker has never forgotten the debt of gratitude he owes Damien.

He recalled: “I’ve blown millions of pounds on booze and drugs in the past, but Damien rescued me.

‘‘He bundled me into the back of a bread van to avoid the paparazzi and then whisked me away on his private plane. There began my life of recovery. I owe that man a lot.”

Ronnie is now playing alongside Mick Hucknall in the Faces and the singer has revealed how Ronnie is coping with his recovery despite the usual showbiz lifestyle.

Mick said: "I still have a drink. I love a drink because I've never had that problem, that disease. I know my limit.

"But it's hard for Ronnie when we come off stage and have a drink and start buzzing.

"Poor Ron wants to get out of it before we start talking rubbish. I think he is still sensitive to it being around but at the same time, I really feel he's not struggling any more."

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