7 years ago today, Andrew McMahon finished mastering the debut Jack’s Mannequin album. He was also diagnosed with leukemia. While many young people would fall apart after such a diagnosis, Andrew kept his spirit intact and set about making himself healthy and sharing his music to anyone willing to listen. Announcing the diagnosis on his blog, he wrote:
“I feel extremely strong in spirit and I am ready to meet this head on and beat it. I am a natural born fighter with an immense amount of love and positive energy inside me. I am not only confident but I am certain I will come out of this a stronger human being with a greater understanding of life and my place in the world…I believe music to be the greatest natural healer and it is important for me to share this collection of songs with you all as I embark on this unpredictable voyage. You are all in my heart. Be well and I will see you soon.”It’s been a long seven years, but I’m so incredibly happy to have you around Andrew. No matter what form your musical journey takes you on, I’ll be here to listen.
Andrew McMahon, my idol.
I can’t believe it’s been 7 years.
I swear one day I will meet him and thank him for saving my life.
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30 Day Andrew McMahon Challenge
Day 1: How & When did you become a fan of Andrew
Day 2: Favorite Something Corporate song
Day 3: A Jack’s Mannequin or Something Corporate song that makes you cry
Day 4: Favorite Jack’s Mannequin song
Day 5: A something Corporate or Jack’s Mannequin song that you can relate to
Day 6: Favorite Something Corporate music video
Day 7: If you could spend one day with Andrew, what would you do?
Day 8: Favorite Jack’s Mannequin music video
Day 9: Do you have any Something Corporate or Jack’s Mannequin merchandise? If so, what
Day 10: Favorite Something Corporate Album
Day 11: The first Jack’s Mannequin song you heard
Day 12: Favorite Jack’s Mannequin Album
Day 13: A Something Corporate or Jack’s Mannequin song that cheers you up
Day 14: Favorite Something Corporate live performance
Day 15: Favorite Jack’s Mannequin album cover
Day 16: Favorite Something Corporate Lyrics
Day 17: How has Andrew changed or affected your life?
Day 18: Least favorite Something Corporate song
Day 19: Favorite Jack’s Mannequin live performance
Day 20: Favorite picture of Andrew
Day 21: Favorite Jack’s Mannequin lyrics
Day 22: The first Something Corporate song you heard
Day 23: Favorite Something Corporate B-side/non-album track
Day 24: What musician or band would you like to see Andrew collaborate with?
Day 25: Least favorite Jack’s Mannequin song
Day 26: If you could ask Andrew anything, what would you ask him?
Day 27: Favorite Jack’s Mannequin B-Side/non-album tack
Day 28: Do you have any Something Corporate or Jack’s Mannequin tattoos? If so, what are they. If not, do you want any?
Day 29: Favorite Something Corporate album cover
Day 30: Open letter to Andrew
- ARTIST: Jack's Mannequin
- SONG: 10 Days Gone (Bonus Track)
- ALBUM: People And Things (Deluxe)
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10 Days Gone - Jack’s Mannequin
