44Blonde, born Ethan Redick, spent his childhood in St. Louis flipping through record crates listening to Otis Redding, Gregg Allman, and Tom Petty. These early Rock N Roll legends and southern culture were a huge influence as he began releasing music in early 2021. Since then, Redick has moved across the country to Los Angeles and has released more than a half dozen singles amassing thousands of fans including the likes of now mentor, writer/producer/artist Lil Aaron. (Blackbear, Kim Petras, Demi Lovato). Since the move and collaborative signing to Lil Aaron and Gabe Saporta (Midtown, Cobra Starship), 44Blonde has begun to release his debut project while also touring the country as direct support to Sueco. His debut album, an ode to his personal struggles with addiction, is called Rehab Runaway. Ethan shares, “If I can help even one of you feel like you are not as alone as I’ve felt through many long nights, then I am happy I put these songs out.”