This show is for the morbidly curious music fan - it's a combination of true crime and music history. Death By Music Podcast covers death in the music industry, from overdoses to plane crashes to cold-blooded murder. NEW EPISODES MONTLY! MINI episodes every Monday - topical music stories with a bit of off-topic chit chat. 100+ archived mini episodes are available on our Patreon! Go to www.patreon.com/deathbypodcastteam for a $5/mo bonus content!
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R.I.P. Quincy Jones | Mini 168
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The legendary producer behind Michael Jackson's Bad and Thriller albums passed away on November 3, 2024 at the age of 91. With 7 decades in the music industry, there's no shortage of works this multi-talented man has touched! Support the showDeath By Podcast Team
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6.8 - Nick Drake
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Nick Drake went largely unnoticed as an artist when he was alive due to underwhelming sales and promotion of his art. However, various documentaries and the posthumous release of the album Fruit Tree years after his death led to Drake becoming a revered folk artist, as generations continued to re-discover his body of work. Listen to the accompanyin…
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Listener E-Mails | Mini 167
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After taking a summer break, Alex and Jake check in on some listener e-mails and give life updates. Support the showDeath By Podcast Team
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Join us for another trivia episode with Alex's mom, Kathleen! Tally up your answers and post them in our Facebook group, Death By Music Podcast Fans. Support the showDeath By Podcast Team
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Aerosmith Stories | Mini 166
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From drug busts to band members quitting, this mini episode covers the most debaucherous Aerosmith stories! Support the showDeath By Podcast Team
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6.7 - Jeff Buckley
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After nearly a decade as a session guitarist, this visionary artist finally had his big break signing with Columbia and touring the world. A tragic accident cut his life short before his potential could even remotely be fully realized. Listen to the accompanying playlist for this episode on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3GU3SiDPr9pWm…
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Why Did David Lee Roth Leave Van Halen? PART 2 | Mini 165
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DLR left and came back to Van Halen multiple times after they had some issues with Sammy Hagar - we also go into his comments about Eddie Van Halen's son Wolfgang. Support the showDeath By Podcast Team
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Why Did David Lee Roth Leave Van Halen? PART 1 | Mini 164
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Part 1 of 2 covers the growing divide between personalities and the fight for control in Van Halen. Support the showDeath By Podcast Team
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When The Audience Attacks | Mini 163
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Seems like musicians have been getting attacked on the job a lot more in recent times - here are some unfortunate experiences from the past. Support the showDeath By Podcast Team
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Skid Row Refuses to Reunite with Sebastian Bach | Mini 162
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After a falling out decades ago in the mid-90's, Sebastian Bach seems to really want to reunite with his former band... However, the current members of Skid Row say it's absolutely never going to happen. What went down? Support the showDeath By Podcast Team
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6.6 - Sixto Rodriguez
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If you're from the States, you may not have heard of Rodriguez... Somehow, he didn't make it big in his home country, but found out decades after his album was released that he was bigger than Elvis in South Africa and Australia! Listen to the accompanying playlist on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2zGjecnCUzrfnh7ctH7JFw?si=81782c75af…
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Fictional Band The Archies Had #1 Hit of 1969 | Mini 161
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The song "Sugar, Sugar" by cartoon band The Archies wasn't taken seriously at first, but it was so catchy that it eventually sold over six million copies - becoming the number one song of 1969. Support the show
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Why Are There So Many Scandinavian Metal Bands? | Mini 160
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Scandinavian countries have WAY more metal bands per capita than everywhere else... These articles explore what circumstances may play a factor. Support the showDeath By Podcast Team
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13 Bands/Artists Featured In Movies | Mini 159
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From Gwar to Bruce Springsteen, here's a list of musician cameos in popular films! Support the showDeath By Podcast Team
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Black Metal Band Shining Performs Scandalous Concert | Mini 158
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It wouldn't be a black metal concert without razor blades, violence, pee, and plenty of blood. Bonus: Alex reads an AI-generated diss track about Jake. Support the showDeath By Podcast Team
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6.5 - Joey Jordison (Slipknot)
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Joey Jordison is famously one of the first members of Slipknot, and one of the greatest metal drummers of all time. After drumming with Slipknot for 18 years, Joey was released from the band while suffering with a neurological condition that rendered his legs temporarily unusable. Listen to the accompanying playlist on Spotify at https://open.spoti…
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Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar For Dummies | Mini 157
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Jake and Alex delve into what's going on between rap giants Drake and Kendrick Lamar, after multiple diss tracks were uploaded over a weekend. Support the showDeath By Podcast Team
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When Kings Of Leon's Nearly Broke Up | Mini 156
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After the major success of "Sex On Fire" thrust Kings of Leon into the mainstream, the band suffered multiple conflicts internally and nearly broke up altogether. Now they're back with a new album, Can We Please Have Fun! Support the showDeath By Podcast Team
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Mike Patton (Faith No More) and Sh!t Terrorism | Mini 155
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Mike Patton is infamous for defecating in strange places... Here are a few of his best stories. Support the showDeath By Podcast Team
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Musician Stalkers | Mini 154
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Where is the line between super fan and stalker? Axl Rose, Glenn Danzig, and many more have had to deal with stalkers that just won't let up - sometimes, legal action needs to be taken. Support the showDeath By Podcast Team
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Bob Dylan Goes Electric | Mini 153
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Bob Dylan's infamous performance at Newport Folk Festival 1965 stirred up some controversy in the folk community, and differing accounts have surfaced over the years of what actually transpired. Bonus article on Bob Dylan getting picked up by the cops for looking creepy. Support the showDeath By Podcast Team
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Top of the Pops Lip Syncing | Mini 152
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Some groups were allowed to perform semi-live, but many artists were forced to lip sync their songs to backing tracks on this historic TV show. Faith No More, Nirvana, Eels, and Rod Stewart & The Faces had some fun with it. Support the showDeath By Podcast Team
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6.4 - Frankie Lymon (The Teenagers)
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Suggested by Rob - Frankie Lymon was only 15 years old when he struck it big with rock and roll group The Teenagers - he went from one of the biggest acts in the world to a harrowing addiction, losing his life at the young age of 25. Listen to the accompanying playlist on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3wq9qgwt0s0df6aWrMiByz?si=6fbdb5…
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Evanescence's Amy Lee Hated The "Bring Me To Life" Rap | Mini 151
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Eventually, the group would go on to release a new version without the rap they were forced to include. Support the showDeath By Podcast Team
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Mr. Bungle's Theo Lengyel Arrested for Murder + Other Musicians Who Have Served Prison Time| Mini 150
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Since the information on Mr. Lengyel's involvement is limited, we combine this episode with other musicians who have served time like Ian Watkins of Lostprophets, Ronnie Radke, Jim Gordon of Traffic, and more. Support the show
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The Strange History of t.A.T.u | Mini 149
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This teen girl duo took the world by storm when they made out in the music video for "All The Things She Said," - as it turns out, it was all an act. Support the showDeath By Podcast Team
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When John Fogerty Was Sued For Plagiarizing Himself | Mini 148
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John Fogerty of Creedence Clearwater Revival had a dispute with his former label after one of his NEW songs sounded suspiciously similar to an old CCR tune... That he ALSO wrote. Support the showDeath By Podcast Team
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6.3 - Ian Curtis (Joy Division)
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Joy Division was exploding on the scene in 1980 and about to embark on a North American tour when their frontman Ian Curtis was found dead at age 23. Listen to the accompanying playlist on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7kMfciTD1sY2KVpsYeeDNh?si=7aed6d0ba85b49de . Support the showDeath By Podcast Team
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Rick Astley Sues Yung Gravy For Voice Imitation | Mini 147
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Is it legal to recreate a song and imitate someone's voice? This one ended up getting settled out of court. Support the show
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Travis Barker's 2008 Plane Crash | Mini 146
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In this mini episode, we discuss the plane crash that Blink-182 drummer and DJ AM (Adam Goldstein) narrowly survived, and the aftermath. Support the showDeath By Podcast Team
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Martha Wash, Most Famous Unknown Singer of the 90's | Mini 145
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You've heard her voice, but maybe not her name - Martha had to fight for credits and royalties after her voice was used on a number of huge dance hits in the 1990's like "Everybody Everybody" by Black Box and "Gonna Make You Sweat" by C+C Music Factory. Support the showDeath By Podcast Team
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6.2 - Chevalier Joseph Bologne de Saint-Georges
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This man was most impressive; a master at fencing, violin, conducting, and even at leading battle. His extraordinary life defied all odds for a black composer in 1700's France, and his legacy has not been given the attention it deserves. deathbypodcastteam@gmail.com . Listen to the accompanying playlist on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/playli…
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6.1 - Randy Rhoads
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Randy was a young and highly gifted guitarist that got his start playing with Quiet Riot, before rising to major fame with Ozzy Osbourne. However, he suffered a tragic death at the age of 25 before he really got the chance to break free. deathbypodcastteam@gmail.com Listen to the accompanying playlist on Spotify at: https://open.spotify.com/playlis…
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Snoop Dogg's Murder Trial | Extendo 4
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In 1993, at the same time his first album was hitting the charts, Snoop Dogg was charged with murder. Support the showDeath By Podcast Team
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5.14 - Cold Case: Teen Hitchhikers Missing After Music Festival
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50 years after they went missing at Summer Jam, nobody really knows what happened to Mitchel Weiser and Bonnie Bickwit. One last-ditch effort is opened to find any information on their whereabouts. article link: https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/mitchel-weiser-bonnie-bickwit-missing-teens-summer-jam-1234798437/ in memoriam websi…
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5.13 - Jean-Baptiste Lully
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This composer went from rags to riches, working his way to the top of the French aristocracy to compose for King Louis XIV at Versailles. He didn't HAVE to die at age 55, but to Lully, it was better than not being able to dance. Listen to the accompanying playlist for this episode on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3O4csYYf4tAHECR6CIH0…
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5.12 - Michael Hutchence (INXS)
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Michael Hutchence was the frontman for Australia's highest-selling musical group of all time - INXS. He suffered a tragic accident as an adult, and the aftermath may have played a role in his death years later. Listen to the accompanying playlist on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/41GMGkTzARgEF8y1Z8uXfc?si=12a7174a5709486f . Support th…
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5.11 - The Ramones Part 2
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Here we pick up at the band's first show... But it wasn't smooth sailing from there. The Ramones could hardly get along with each other, but managed to carry on for 20 years before all parting ways. As of 2014, none of the original Ramones survive. Listen to the accompanying playlist on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4qW5EpTXmE1E1O5UW…
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5.10 - The Ramones Part 1
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Hey ho, let's go right into episode 10 with another series, this time on The Ramones! Part one delves into the early lives of the original members, how they all met, and the formation of the band. Support the showDeath By Podcast Team
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The History of Music Festivals & The First Bonnaroo | Mini 113
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Alex's radio stations (WNOB/WUSH/WROX) were all on site for this year's Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, so we thought it only appropriate to cover the history of music festivals and how Bonnaroo came to be. Support the show
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5.9 - Bessie Smith
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Bessie was considered the Empress of the Blues, paving the way for black women and LGBTQ+ in the Jazz Age. She overcame an incredibly rough childhood and went on to become one of the greatest singers of her era. Support the showDeath By Podcast Team
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5.8 - Chester Bennington (Linkin Park) Part 2
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After reaching sobriety, Chester Bennington kept very busy with multiple musical projects in addition to Linkin Park - and with his growing family. Unfortunately, he was still fighting with his demons every single day. deathbypodcastteam@gmail.com . Listen to the playlist for this episode at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6DkeKfm2c4L27nbOmD8R46?…
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Alex reunites with The Morning Hog on 95.7, sharing stories about Wayne Swinny, an important, hilarious, and genuine friend. Wayne was the lead guitarist and a founding member of Saliva, and passed away on 3/22/2023. Support the showDeath By Podcast Team
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5.7 - Chester Bennington (Linkin Park) Part 1
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A little check-in first with our new listeners - main episode content starts at 13:30. Chester Bennington was the singer and songwriter for legendary nu-metal band Linkin Park, who had the best selling debut album of the 2000's (Hybrid Theory). This episode details his *tw* abusive childhood, substance abuse, and transition from Grey Daze to Linkin…
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5.6 - Sister Rosetta Tharpe
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This groudbreaking guitarist combined electric guitar with spiritual music, becoming a pioneer of the rock and roll scene to come. deathbypodcastteam@gmail.com . Listen to the playlist for this episode at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/22ZIrcAoLY9zqJtHJZTy7G?si=db2887722e5b46fc . Support the showDeath By Podcast Team
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5.5 - Frank Sinatra Part 2
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In Sinatra Part 2, Frank gets married three more times, gets kicked out of multiple casinos for his gambling debts and violence, and he also has some of the most successful albums of his career. Listen to the playlist at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1aFnvV8Q7uFurLSZwbMdVL?si=89f39de7b94b47f4 . deathbypodcastteam@gmail.com . Support the show…
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5.4 - Frank Sinatra Part 1
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Sinatra went from a childhood of being beat up to one of the best-selling musicians of all time. Part one covers his childhood, rise to fame playing with Harry James and Tommy Dorsey, and his activism, deathbypodcastteam@gmail.com . Listen to the accompanying playlist for this episode at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1aFnvV8Q7uFurLSZwbMdVL?si=8…
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5.3 - Marilyn Monroe Part 2
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Part two covers Marilyn's later film career as well as her relationships with Joe DiMaggio, Arthur Miller, and the Kennedy family. We go into what happened the day leading up to her death, and Jake hits a conspiracy theory take. deathbypodcastteam@gmail.com . Listen to the accompanying playlist on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5fcFGN…
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5.2 - Marilyn Monroe Part 1
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Though she's known more for her acting than her singing, the team decided to cover Marilyn for the kickoff to season 5! She overcame a devastating childhood and a debilitating disease to become one of the most famous icons Hollywood has ever seen. deathbypodcastteam@gmail.com . Listen to the accompanying playlist on Spotify at https://open.spotify.…
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FROM OUR PATREON 27 CLUB SEASON, ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON JULY 14, 2021. Get to www.patreon.com/deathbypodcastteam to hear the whole season for $5 a month. Our first episode in the 27 Club series, the infamous Robert Johnson who sold his soul to the Devil at the crossroads and had a mysterious premature death. Listen to the accompanying playlist on …
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