Man, some days you just have to stop, look up, and thank God for the journey He’s put you on. Getting a call from the team at 60 Minutes… that was one of those days. You see a show like that your whole life, and you never in a million years think they’re going to be pointing their cameras at you in your own shop. It was a surreal and humbling experience, and I wanted to share a little bit about what it was like from my side.
My first thought wasn’t about being on national television. It was about the opportunity this represented. It was a chance to show the whole world what this culture—our lowrider culture—is really about. It’s not about the old stereotypes. It’s about family, it’s about tradition, and it’s about an art form that is poured straight from the soul. More than anything, it was a chance to shine a light on the kids in the Duke City Leadership Lowrider Bike Club and the positive work we’re all trying to do here in Albuquerque.
Having correspondent Cecilia Vega and the entire CBS crew here was an honor. These folks are the best in the business, and they came with a genuine desire to understand. They saw past the chrome and the candy paint and wanted to know about the intent behind the art. They wanted to know about my story—the whole thing, the good and the bad.
We talked about hitting rock bottom and the 13 years I lost to addiction. We talked about how faith and the support of my family brought me back. We talked about how my ’96 Cadillac isn’t just a car to me, but the story of my life painted in metal flake—a journey “Out of the Darkness and into the Light,” as they beautifully titled the segment.
Standing in my shop, telling my story to a national audience, I wasn’t nervous. I just felt an overwhelming sense of purpose. This was bigger than me. It was for every kid who feels lost and needs to find a positive outlet. It was for every artist in the lowrider community whose work deserves to be seen and respected on the biggest stages.
I hope when you watch it, you feel the passion and the pride of our community. I hope you see the incredible things the students in our bike club are building. And most of all, I hope it serves as a reminder that no matter how dark things get, it is never too late to change. It’s never too late to pick up your tools—whatever they may be—and create a new legacy.
I have to give a huge thank you to Cecilia Vega and the entire 60 Minutes team for treating our story with so much respect and care. And to my family, my daughter, my church, and every single person who has been on this ride with me—your support means everything. We did this together.
If you haven’t seen it yet, you can watch the full piece right here. It’s an honest look at my life, my art, and the community that saved me.
Click Here to Watch Rob’s Full Interview on 60 Minutes: “Out of the Darkness and into the Light”
Thanks for being part of this journey. God Bless.
—Rob
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