ADAM COHEN – I was chasing women, money, fame | CBC News (2014)

Singer/songwriter Adam Cohen gives a remarkably candid interview about his career missteps and the privileges of being Leonard Cohen’s son.

Adam Cohen discusses his past pursuits of women, money, and fame. The Son of Leonard opens up about how, in his earlier career, he was driven by the typical rock-and-roll lifestyle, focusing on fame and material success. Adam had come to see those pursuits as distractions. He describes a shift in perspective that led him to embrace his father’s influence more deeply, prompting a more honest and stripped-down approach to music. This new outlook was especially evident in his 2011 album, Like a Man, which marked a turning point toward the introspective, lyric-driven style reminiscent of Leonard Cohen’s own music.