194 Ray Cappo "From Punk To Monk" Memoir (Vocalist of Shelter Straight Edge Krishnacore band)

Sharing Ray Cappo's unique memoir "From Punk To Monk" about his life fronting punk band Youth Of Today, becoming a monk in India, forming Straight Edge Krishnacore punk pioneers Shelter, and how sudden success crashed into his spirituality. I'm a big fan of punk music and Krishnacore, and a Vaishnava Hindu. Live 2/26/2026, pre-recorded March 2025.

0:00 – Recommended book for Hindus/Sanatana Dharma followers & spiritual seekers & musicians | overview of Ray Cappo's spiritual path & musical career
2:26 – Not having to choose music or spirituality | example of Cat Stevens/Yusuf Islam
3:03 – Going from monk to rock star & crashing psychologically
4:03 – Personal background reading history biographies to validate my endorsement of this book | discovering Joan Baez & Deep Purple through books, being turned off by musicians from their books
6:34 – Concluding thoughts

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