John Joseph

In retrospect, Yoda certainly got a few things right. Perhaps the moment where his wisdom shined most brightly was in response to a young Luke Skywalker’s question regarding the “dark side” of the force. Luke asked, “Is the dark side stronger?” Yoda’s immediate response was “No – quicker, easier, more...

In his book, Evolution Of A Cro-Magnon, John Joseph chronicled the many struggles he’s faced in his life. Joseph is a survivor – of abuse, neglect, homelessness, incarceration and addiction. Joseph is an Ironman competitor and advocate for health plant-based living. And he is an author of several books, including...

“Struggling in the streets just trying to survive;  Searching for the truth is just keeping us alive; Gotta break these shackles, gotta break these chains; Said the only way we’ll do it is if we use our brains.” — “We Gotta Know” from the album The Age of Quarrel No one ever accused John...

On May 29th, a group of hardcore punk bands, including Cro-Mags, Civ, Sheer Terror, Wisdom in Chains, Nine Live and Extinction A.D. will play a show at Highline Ballroom to raise money for Alexander Owens, a three-year old boy afflicted with neurofibromatosis. Neurofibromatosis is a genetic disorder that causes tumors...

“Violence of sleep; Movement of sheep; Death raining down; Blood paints the town;” From “Up in Arms” by Bloodclot John Joseph has overcome a series of obstacles in his life. Having struggled with abandonment, abuse, addiction, incarceration and homelessness, Joseph found ways over time to turn his tragedy into triumph:...

Neurofibromatosis is a genetic disorder that causes tumors to grow on nerve tissue throughout the body. NF can lead not only to disabling pain, but also to disfigurement, cancer and even death. May has been designated National Neurofibromatosis Month and May 17 is World Neurofibromatosis Awareness Day to promote awareness of this tragic disease and...