From pro hockey player to rock musician: Adam Sturgeon’s journey
Former professional hockey player Adam Sturgeon found himself at a crossroads one day while wandering around his London, Ontario neighborhood. With construction signs announcing “big changes are coming” dotting the area, Sturgeon couldn’t help but ponder the nature of these impending transformations and whether they would bring about positive outcomes. As an Anishinaabe artist and community worker, he channeled these musings into his music, seeking to capture and process his emotions about change through songwriting.
The result of his introspection is the latest album, “Big Changes,” by his band Status/Non-Status. In this collection of 11 tracks, Sturgeon delves into the essence of societal shifts, particularly pertinent in the present landscape. Through his music, he examines the experience of navigating through profound changes as he reflects on his own life journey. The evolution from a professional hockey player to a musician who uses the healing power of music is a theme that resonates within the narrative of the album.
Embracing the shifts in his own life, Sturgeon sat down with Tom Power in the Q studio to delve into the inspiration behind the new record and the personal growth he has undergone. The transformative power of change is a central motif that he explores not only through his music but also in the narrative of his own life – a transition from sports to arts, from ice rinks to music stages.
In the conversation, Sturgeon reflects on the significance of adaptation and evolution, themes that are intrinsic to the storytelling in “Big Changes.” As he shares his insights with Power, the trajectory of his journey becomes a testimony to the resilience and creativity that can emerge from life’s profound shifts and transitions. Through his music, Sturgeon encapsulates the essence of embracing change and using it as a catalyst for personal growth and artistic exploration.
The full interview with Adam Sturgeon is now available on the podcast, Q with Tom Power, providing listeners with an in-depth look into the inspiration behind “Big Changes” and the transformative journey that led Sturgeon from the world of professional sports to the realm of music. The conversation, produced by Liv Pasquarelli, offers a glimpse into the creative process and the emotional landscape that underpins the music of Status/Non-Status as they navigate through the ebbs and flows of life’s changes.