Death By Music Podcast
306 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★ - 22 ratingsThis 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!
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Episodes
Aerosmith Stories | Mini 166
July 15, 2024 20:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBFrom drug busts to band members quitting, this mini episode covers the most debaucherous Aerosmith stories! Support the Show.
6.7 - Jeff Buckley
July 10, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBAfter 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/3GU3SiDPr9pWmHQJN2kSOQ?si=33e4a639ba1c4401 . Support the Show.
Why Did David Lee Roth Leave Van Halen? PART 2 | Mini 165
July 08, 2024 20:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBDLR 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 Show.
Why Did David Lee Roth Leave Van Halen? PART 1 | Mini 164
July 01, 2024 04:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBPart 1 of 2 covers the growing divide between personalities and the fight for control in Van Halen. Support the Show.
When The Audience Attacks | Mini 163
June 24, 2024 04:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBSeems 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 Show.
Skid Row Refuses to Reunite with Sebastian Bach | Mini 162
June 18, 2024 04:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBAfter 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 Show.
6.6 - Sixto Rodriguez
June 12, 2024 04:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MBIf 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=81782c75af4041d3 Support the Show.
Fictional Band The Archies Had #1 Hit of 1969 | Mini 161
June 10, 2024 04:00 - 17 minutes - 11.7 MBThe 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.
Why Are There So Many Scandinavian Metal Bands? | Mini 160
June 03, 2024 04:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBScandinavian countries have WAY more metal bands per capita than everywhere else... These articles explore what circumstances may play a factor. Support the Show.
13 Bands/Artists Featured In Movies | Mini 159
May 27, 2024 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBFrom Gwar to Bruce Springsteen, here's a list of musician cameos in popular films! Support the Show.
Black Metal Band Shining Performs Scandalous Concert | Mini 158
May 20, 2024 04:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBIt 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 Show.
6.5 - Joey Jordison (Slipknot)
May 15, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 47.1 MBJoey 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.spotify.com/playlist/1IVNIr5AjqpVpwaEZpDbmh?si=d5becd24930f4a16 . Support the Show.
Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar For Dummies | Mini 157
May 13, 2024 04:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBJake 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 Show.
When Kings Of Leon's Nearly Broke Up | Mini 156
May 06, 2024 04:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBAfter 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 Show.
Mike Patton (Faith No More) and Sh!t Terrorism | Mini 155
April 29, 2024 15:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBMike Patton is infamous for defecating in strange places... Here are a few of his best stories. Support the Show.
Musician Stalkers | Mini 153
April 23, 2024 04:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBWhere 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 show
Musician Stalkers | Mini 154
April 23, 2024 04:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBWhere 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 Show.
Bob Dylan Goes Electric | Mini 153
April 15, 2024 04:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBBob 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 Show.
Top of the Pops Lip Syncing | Mini 152
April 08, 2024 04:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBSome 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 Show.
6.4 - Frankie Lymon (The Teenagers)
April 03, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBSuggested 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=6fbdb57c3a284e99 . [email protected] Support the Show.
Evanescence's Amy Lee Hated The "Bring Me To Life" Rap | Mini 151
April 01, 2024 04:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBEventually, the group would go on to release a new version without the rap they were forced to include. Support the Show.
Mr. Bungle's Theo Lengyel Arrested for Murder + Other Musicians Who Have Served Prison Time| Mini 150
March 25, 2024 20:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBSince 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.
The Strange History of t.A.T.u | Mini 149
March 18, 2024 19:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBThis 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 Show.
When John Fogerty Was Sued For Plagiarizing Himself | Mini 148
March 11, 2024 04:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBJohn 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 Show.
6.3 - Ian Curtis (Joy Division)
March 06, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 51.8 MBJoy 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 Show.
Rick Astley Sues Yung Gravy For Voice Imitation | Mini 147
March 04, 2024 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBIs it legal to recreate a song and imitate someone's voice? This one ended up getting settled out of court. Support the Show.
Travis Barker's 2008 Plane Crash | Mini 146
February 26, 2024 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBIn this mini episode, we discuss the plane crash that Blink-182 drummer and DJ AM (Adam Goldstein) narrowly survived, and the aftermath. Support the Show.
Martha Wash, Most Famous Unknown Singer of the 90's | Mini 145
February 19, 2024 15:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBYou'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 Show.
6.2 - Chevalier Joseph Bologne de Saint-Georges
February 14, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 47.6 MBThis 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. [email protected] . Listen to the accompanying playlist on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6PHlYPKinnZxivuSjCLJzv?si=d36d861014b54f4f . Support the Show.
Florida Shock-Jock Radio Show Cancelled After Sex Tape Scandal | Mini 144
February 12, 2024 05:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBAdjacently related to last week's episode on Macho Man Randy Savage's rap album, this week we cover Bubba The Love Sponge's cancellation after a Hulk Hogan sex tape release... It's a juicy one! Support the Show.
Macho Man Randy Savage's Rap Album | Mini 143
February 05, 2024 19:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBRequested by Blake, this week we cover the wrestler-turned-rapper's album Be A Man that came out back in 2003. Support the Show.
Disco Demolition Night | Mini 142
January 29, 2024 05:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBSKIP TO 8:30 FOR MAIN EPISODE CONTENT. On Thursday July 12, 1979, scorned radio DJ Steve Dahl invited thousands of fans to a White Sox game to blow up their disco records in a gimmick gone sideways. Support the Show.
The Milli Vanilli Lip Synching Scandal | Mini 141
January 22, 2024 05:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBThey won a Grammy in 1990, and later had to return it after word got out about a lip synching scandal... Learn all the details and who the real singers were on Milli Vanilli's album. Support the Show.
The Interesting Story of Stitches + His 2022 Arrest Explained | Mini 140
January 15, 2024 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBMiami rapper Stitches had quite the backstory when he came up on World Star Hip Hop with "Brick In Yo Face." Hear about the wild stories and the incident behind his arrest that was eventually dropped in court. At the end of the episode, Jake, Cassie, and Alex go over their 2023 Spotify wrapped stats. Support the Show.
6.1 - Randy Rhoads
January 10, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBRandy 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. [email protected] Listen to the accompanying playlist on Spotify at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ESYregrJRGqUFtNNM5BH3?si=ccfb261fe6064ed5 Support the Show.
Musicians Electrocuted On Stage, Rolling Stone 1978 | Mini 139
January 08, 2024 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBThankfully, this is not nearly as much of an issue as it was back in the 1970's... Today's mini-episode covers the risks associated with ungrounded microphones and amplifiers that have shocked and even killed musicians. Support the Show.
Snoop Dogg's Murder Trial | Extendo 4
January 03, 2024 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBIn 1993, at the same time his first album was hitting the charts, Snoop Dogg was charged with murder. Support the Show.
How Does Tone Deafness Work? A Discussion About Amusia | Mini 138
January 01, 2024 05:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBIs it about musical ability, or some sort of hearing problem? Take the test at www.tonedeaftest.com and let us know your results! Support the Show.
The Story Behind "Bodies" by Drowning Pool | Mini 137
December 25, 2023 05:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBDrowning Pool shot up the charts with their energetic single "Bodies," but then faced the loss of their singer Dave Williams and were banned by Clear Channel. Support the Show.
Onstage Brawl with The Brian Jonestown Massacre | Mini 136
December 18, 2023 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBMembers of The Brian Jonestown Massacre broke out into a fistfight in Australia during a show, as one member was fired on stage. Support the Show.
The Disaster of TomorrowWorld Fest 2015 | Mini 135
December 11, 2023 05:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MBThe team revisits the infamously chaotic festival that took place in Atlanta in 2015, leaving thousands stranded in the mud overnight. Support the Show.
Musician Arrests: When Paul McCartney Was Busted In Tokyo | Mini 134
December 04, 2023 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBIn 1980, Paul McCartney was undoubtedly feeling absolutely untouchable to authorities; his own cockiness got him locked up in a Japanese jail facing 7 years. Support the Show.
Band Breakups: The Everly Brothers | Mini 133
November 27, 2023 05:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBThese two brothers had been performing since their teens as one of the most beloved bands in the 1950's, but it all culminated in a fiery on-stage breakup at an amusement park show. Support the Show.
How Cocaine Almost Ruined Stevie Nicks's Life | Mini 132
November 20, 2023 05:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBThe 70's were fueled by coke for many superstars, and Stevie's habit nearly ended her life. Support the Show.
Ozzy Osbourne Exonerated After Fan Death Lawsuit | Mini 131
November 14, 2023 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBIn 1986, a young fan took his own life - the parents tried to pin the responsibility on Ozzy Osbourne. Support the Show.
The Story Behind "Detachable Penis" by King Missile | Mini 130
November 06, 2023 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBThis 90's alt hit popped up at a time when record labels didn't know WHAT the kids were into. Support the Show.
When Queens Of The Stone Age Played Most Underground Show Ever, Literally | Mini 129
October 23, 2023 04:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBThey took it 2,300 feet below the earth's surface for this underground gig. Support the Show.
Was Blondie's Debbie Harry Almost Abducted By Ted Bundy? | Mini 128
October 16, 2023 04:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBDebbie describes a scary encounter with who she THINKS was serial killer Ted Bundy back in the early 1970's. Support the Show.
The Sheryl Crow Tuesday Night Music Club Death | Mini 127
October 09, 2023 04:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBAfter Sheryl Crow appeared on Letterman in support of her new album, author John O'Brien committed su*cide. Somehow, Sheryl was blamed. Support the Show.
5.14 - Cold Case: Teen Hitchhikers Missing After Music Festival
October 04, 2023 04:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MB50 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 website: www.mitchelandbonnie.com Support the Show.