Courtesy of Attika 7 |
Rusty Coones is the lead guitar player for Attika 7, owner of Illusion Motorcycles, co-star Quinn on Sons of Anarchy and yes, a former inmate. Rusty epitomizes hope, accountability, and success. During this interview he is asked by Eric Salas of Rock Thiz Magazine, if he would change anything in his life . . . his answer was no. He explains that incarceration gave him an opportunity to learn about himself and apply the lessons learned resulting from his actions and the consequences. His experience and personal story has provided him the opportunity to positively impact the lives of others and the result of his incarceration. With an incredible perspective on life, Rusty looks at his experience in prison as having been an opportunity.
Offering hope and a different perspective to inmates so they can turn their lives "right-side up" is what my program Life Corrections is all about. It also takes the public changing their perception. Watch and really listen to what Rusty has to say and take the opportunity to change yours. You just might look at those most of society has written off in a different light. <3
I met Rusty when my brother and I flew to LA for business. Rusty and his wife were honestly the nicest people. They were very welcoming and heartfelt people. Never would have guessed Rusty had a past as such. Great job Rusty with moving forward in life. You are an insperation to all. Thank You
ReplyDeleteGreat work,where can the cd be ordered?
ReplyDeleteNice piece, tho I couldn't commit to the length of it. I wish there were more stories of reformed inmates would be spread to break the stereotype. 15 years later, I still deal with my past, with only the one felony, though it is a doozy. Keep on keepin on.
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