Money doesn't matter as much to Eddie Money as it did in the '80s when his lavish rocker lifestyle was fueled by unhealthy habits and Billboard hits such as "Two Tickets to Paradise" and "Take Me Home Tonight."

"When I opened for the Rolling Stones, I made $1,000 per minute but I spent it almost as quickly," recalled the veteran rocker, who turns 65 next month. "Fortunately, I've learned over the years that the things you can buy with money aren't really what's valuable in life."

The multi-platinum selling recording artist, who performs during GAC's opening concert at 9 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 23, took time from his current tour to talk with Credit Union Times about his musical career, his moniker and his mission to help military veterans.

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