Bradley Nowell’s Son To Preform With Original Surviving Members Of Sublime
VENTURA, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 07: Eric Wilson of Sublime with Rome performs during Concerts In Your Car at Ventura County Fairgrounds and Event Center on August 07, 2020 in Ventura, California. Due to ongoing coronavirus social distance restrictions, drive-in concerts have become a popular way for fans to experience live music
It’s been more than 27 years since Sublime performed their last show with Bradley Nowell. The band’s lead singer died of a heroin overdose on May 25, 1996. His son, Jakob, was 11 months old.
In the time since, the surviving members of Sublime formed various other projects. Most notable was Long Beach Dub Allstars which bassist Eric Wilson and drummer Bud Gaugh formed the year after Nowell’s death. It lasted until 2002. Then, in 2009, Wilson and Gaugh teamed up with Rome Ramirez to become Sublime With Rome. Gaugh left the new iteration of Sublime two years later.
That’s what makes this announcement so special. Tonight, Sublime bassist Eric Wilson, Sublime drummer Bud Gaugh and Jakob Nowell, son of the late Bradley Nowell, will perform together for the first time.
Jakob has found his own music career as the frontman and guitarist for Jakob’s Castle.
The event bringing the trio together is a benefit show for Bad Brains’ guitarist, H.R. who has had to quit touring due to health issues.
News of a relaunched Sublime lineup have the rumor mills buzzing with grand ideas of tour or festival appearances.
A representative addressed these rumors. He told Billboard, “The guys plan to jam together in support of H.R. at the Teragram Ballroom on Dec. 11. Beyond that we’re not prepared to make any announcements.”
He added, “If the vibe’s there, the vibe’s there.”
Looking ahead, Sublime With Rome have a New Zealand tour and festivals booked in 2024, and Jakob’s Castle is opening for G Love & Special Sauce on a tour running through the end of March.
10 Best Rock Songs About Weed
Whether celebrating 4/20 or simply unwinding after a long day of work, finding the best rock songs about weed will surely add to your high. Fortunately, we’ve taken the guesswork out of creating the perfect high playlist with this song ranking.
We wanted to create a list as diverse as all of the marijuana strains available, and we’re pretty confident we met our goal. From very strange cautionary tales to basically declaring your love for the herb, here are the ten best rock songs about weed.
But First, Some Facts About Legalized Marijuana
Despite marijuana being federally illegal, a number of states have voted to fully legalize it in recent years. In fact, the Pew Research Center reported that 54% of Americans now live in a state that has fully legalized the drug for recreational use. When factoring in states that have legalized medicinal marijuana, that figure jumps to 74%.
Pew Research also reports that there are nearly 15,000 cannabis dispensaries in the United States. To the shock of probably no one, the state with the most dispensaries is California, with 3,659. Interestingly enough, Oklahoma has the most marijuana dispensaries per capita, with 36 dispensaries for ever 100,000 residents.
Where is Marijuana Legal in the United States?
Marijuana legalization has been on an ever-changing pace for a number of years now. Frankly, it’s difficult to keep straight where it’s fully legal, where it’s not and where there’s a bit of a gray area. However, we have done the research and have broken down all of the various levels of legalized marijuana for you.
The following states have fully legalized marijuana as of April 2024: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington and the District of Columbia.
States that have legalized medical marijuana include Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Utah and West Virginia.
Some states have legalized medical marijuana and have decriminalized it. Those states include Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Hampshire and North Dakota.
Some states have only allowed for the sale of CBD oil with THC. Those states are Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Tennessee, Texas and Wisconsin. However, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear signed Senate Bil 47 into law on March 31, 2023, which legalized medical cannabis beginning on January 1, 2025.
Finally, states where marijuana is fully illegal are Idaho, Kansas, South Carolina and Wyoming.
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