Duff McKagan Keeps His 'Middle Finger Up' to AI While Using Music to Cope with Panic Attacks

Duff McKagan says he's "not worried" about AI songwriting and it won't affect his creativity. He plans to keep creating music with his "middle finger up" to AI.

The GNR bassist finds inspiration from family support and his "punk rock sensibility" for his solo album 'Lighthouse'.

McKagan shares he's struggled with panic attacks since he was 16, which later led to self-medication. He now uses songwriting to cope.

The musician says mental health issues like panic attacks and depression are not your fault and he aims to help others who go through them.

'Lighthouse' features Iggy Pop, Slash and Jerry Cantrell as guests. McKagan says writing songs helps him through panic attacks.