Josh Groban looks back: ‘Music became a liability to my mental health’
The singer-songwriter and actor on depression, becoming a sex symbol and rebelling in his 30s in his ‘middle-finger phase ’
TL;DR
- Josh Groban was born in Los Angeles in 1981 and is a singer-songwriter and actor.
- He struggled with undiagnosed ADHD as a child, leading to shyness and social awkwardness.
- A choir teacher gave him his first solo at 13, a moment that boosted his self-esteem and clarified his career aspirations.
- Discovered at 16 by David Foster, he performed with Céline Dion at the Grammys.
- His debut album achieved multi-platinum success, though he initially expected to return to theatre school.
- The pressures of fame and performing adult-themed songs led to mental health struggles, including depression, which he managed with medication.
- His 30s involved creative rebellion, working with artists like Rick Rubin and performing on Broadway.
- Now in his 40s, Groban embraces his unique career path, acknowledging the importance of past difficulties.