Pete Droge has just released his first solo album in a while, Fade Away Blue, a autobiographical affair with some of the best session players supporting Pete’s songs.

The 13th Floor’s Marty Duda found Pete at his home studio in Vashon Island, Washington State. Along with his solo work, Pete was a member of The Thorns along with Matthew Sweet and Shaun Mullins. Health issues have slowed Pete down over the intervening years, but they haven’t stopped him. Here he is to tell his story.