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Justin develops Bi-Polar disorders
Young in age, Justin developed a Bi-Polar disorder, and kept it for the rest of his life.
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Starts developing Anxiety issues
Justin began stressing over his Bi-polar disorders, and begins developing Anxiety issues. -
Furstenfeld begins painting
On top of being a musical artist, Justin also became a visual artist, having two of his later albums, in Blue October, featuring with his art as their covers. Justin has also sold some of his art to fans in the past few years. -
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Justin was admitted to a mental institute
Following a breakup with his ex-girlfriend Amanda, Justin had a mental breakdown, and had to be admitted to a mental institution. He later used the Moniker 5591 as his guitar, 5591 being his patient number at the institute. -
Justin plays in his first band "Last Wish"
Writing in his first band, Justin will leave it later in the year of 1995. He joins this band at the age of 13 years. He starts Blue October the year he leaves the "Last Wish". -
Justin becomes addicted to drugs
This attributes to Justin's hard life at the time, with his band not having fame, his success waning, and not much coming his way. -
Blue October was formed
This is what turned Justin's life around, as he would begin writing, and performing with this band for years to come. All of his success would begin then. -
The band releases its first album "The Answers"
This featured their original bass player, and mostly derived of music that was depressive. "Black Orchid", a song in the album, was about suicide, as Justin had to go through many trying periods in his life. -
The band released their second album "Consent To Treatment"
This album was mostly about Justin Ferstenfelds life as a teen after he had his breakdown. It also mentions when he was admitted to a mental institution, and when he was put on medication. -
The band released their third album "History For Sale"
A trying time for the band was during the recording processes of their first three albums. Members of the band would come and go, yet they still held together. This album was released as a response to Universal's treatment to the band when they were recording their albums. -
The bands album "Foiled" is released
Their second newest album "Foiled" Is what really brought the band to fame. On February 2007, the album was certified Platinum, and thought to be one of the best rock albums of our century. "Hate Me" was thought to be one of their best songs from the album, and received much attention from the public. It was also met with great reviews:
"This is the first cd i've bought by Blue October and its awesome! ” Angie Hate Me
