Death By Music Podcast
290 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 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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Ozzy Osbourne Bites Head Off of a Bat | Mini 41
January 31, 2022 05:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBNot only did Ozzy bite the head of a bat off on stage, he apparently bit two live doves heads off in a meeting. Learn all about it in this mini episode! Support the show
4.3 - Norwegian Black Metal Deaths Part 1
January 26, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBThis is part 1 of a highly requested series, the Norwegian Black Metal deaths! Today's episode goes over the origins of the first and second waves of black metal, and covers the suicide of Mayhem's vocalist, Dead. Listen to the accompanying playlist for this episode on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0a8uEtnmauGT4JEtLv1CQb?si=c740cf5ef610440b . Support the show
4.3 - Norwegian Black Metal Deaths Part 1
January 26, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBThis is part 1 of a highly requested series, the Norwegian Black Metal deaths! Today's episode goes over the origins of the first and second waves of black metal, and covers the suicide of Mayhem's vocalist, Dead. Listen to the accompanying playlist for this episode on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0a8uEtnmauGT4JEtLv1CQb?si=c740cf5ef610440b . Support the show
Katy Perry Saved Locks of Taylor Swift & Miley Cyrus' Hair | Mini 40
January 24, 2022 06:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBIn today's mini-episode, Jake ponders why Katy Perry might be collecting celebrity hair, and we go over the KP/T-Swift fued. Support the show
4.2 - Kurt Cobain (Nirvana) Part 2
January 19, 2022 05:00 - 49 minutes - 34.4 MBFROM OUR PATREON 27 CLUB SEASON. This episode covers the circumstances and the theories surrounding Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain's death. It picks up after Kurt escapes from rehab. If you haven't listened to Part 1 of the story, check it out first! This episode was recorded in July of 2021. Listen to the accompanying playlist for this episode on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4IwSjBJOgj8orZv6fjRmxR?si=770832bb0afa4df9 Support the show
Stevie Nicks and Lindsay Buckingham's Relationship in Fleetwood Mac | Mini 40
January 17, 2022 05:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBThe love lives of Fleetwood Mac's band members have long been in the spotlight. Somehow through the back-and-forth relationships and breakups, we managed to get tons of incredible music and years of touring out of the group. Support the show
4.1 - Kurt Cobain (Nirvana) Part 1
January 12, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 47.9 MBFROM OUR PATREON 27 CLUB SERIES, Here's the much requested story of Kurt Cobain and his mysterious death! The first part, at least. This episode will cover his early life and rise to fame with Nirvana, up until he escaped rehab just before his death. Recorded in July of 2021. Listen to the accompanying playlist for this episode on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4IwSjBJOgj8orZv6fjRmxR?si=770832bb0afa4df9 Support the show
Stories From Musicians' Bodyguards | Mini 39
January 10, 2022 05:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBThis episode goes a bit into the history of bodyguards in the music industry, and several of their juicy behind-the-scenes stories! Support the show
4.0 - 27 Club Extras
January 05, 2022 16:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBWelcome to season 4! This episode features your feedback, questions, and an update on the state of the show. If you'd like to skip ahead to the 27 Club extras, it starts at 36:30! Support the show
Louis Armstrong Used To Give Out Laxatives | Mini 38
January 03, 2022 05:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBNot only was he giving them to friends, he was taking them himself, writing books about taking them, and even telling the Royal Family about it! Support the show
40-year-old Remains ID'd as O'Jays Guitarist Frank Little Jr | Mini 37
December 27, 2021 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBin 1982, body parts were found in a bag outside of a grocery store. Now, Frank Little's family can finally have some closure about his disappearance. Support the show
Jerry Lee Lewis Married His 13 Year Old Cousin | Mini 36
December 20, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBOne of the contributing factors to the decline in the popularity of Rock and Roll in the late 50's, understandably so. Support the show
Janet Jackson & Justin Timberlake Super Bowl Halftime Show | Mini 35
December 13, 2021 05:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBIn this mini episode, we discuss what happened in 2004 during the infamous Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake Super Bowl Halftime performance... Who knew about it, and why was the blame so disproportionate? Support the show
How Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart Became Friends | Mini 34
December 06, 2021 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBIs the pairing unlikely, or perfect? Laced or not, I'd like to try their brownies. Support the show
Death By Music Mini 34 - How Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart Became Friends
December 06, 2021 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBIs the pairing unlikely, or perfect? Laced or not, I'd like to try their brownies. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/deathbypodcastteam)
Death By Music Mini 33 - Lucille Ball Picks Up Radio Signal with Tooth Fillings
November 29, 2021 05:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBCan your mouth be turned into an antenna? Apparently! Find out how to become your own radio in this week's mini episode. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/deathbypodcastteam)
Lucille Ball Picks Up Radio Signal with Tooth Fillings | Mini 33
November 29, 2021 05:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBCan your mouth be turned into an antenna? Apparently! Find out how to become your own radio in this week's mini episode. Support the show
Death By Music Mini 32 - Hank Williams Jr. Falls Down a Mountain
November 22, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBThis mini discusses the time Hank Williams Jr. fell down the side of a mountain while looking for goats, and nearly died. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/deathbypodcastteam)
Hank Williams Jr. Falls Down a Mountain | Mini 32
November 22, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBThis mini discusses the time Hank Williams Jr. fell down the side of a mountain while looking for goats, and nearly died. Support the show
Eminem's Feud with Christina Aguilera | Mini 31
November 15, 2021 05:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBAlso featuring his feud with Machine Gun Kelly, as well as MGK vs. Corey Taylor of Slipknot. Support the show
Death By Music Mini 31 - Eminem's Feud with Christina Aguilera
November 15, 2021 05:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBAlso featuring his feud with Machine Gun Kelly, as well as MGK vs. Corey Taylor of Slipknot. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/deathbypodcastteam)
Death By Music Mini 30 - How Different Musicians Lost Their Virginity
November 08, 2021 19:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBSome very.... interesting stories from musicians from Joe Jonas to P. Diddy. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/deathbypodcastteam)
How Different Musicians Lost Their Virginity | Mini 30
November 08, 2021 19:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBSome very.... interesting stories from musicians from Joe Jonas to P. Diddy. Support the show
Death By Music Mini 29 - Anthony Kiedis of Red Hot Chili Peppers Alarmingly Young Girlfriends
November 01, 2021 04:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBMr. Kiedis has no shame when talking about all of the young ladies he's been with. In this mini, we delve into his relationship with Ioni Skye. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/deathbypodcastteam)
Anthony Kiedis of Red Hot Chili Peppers Alarmingly Young Girlfriends | Mini 29
November 01, 2021 04:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBMr. Kiedis has no shame when talking about all of the young ladies he's been with. In this mini, we delve into his relationship with Ioni Skye. Support the show
Death By Music Mini 28 - Nikki Sixx's Doppelganger
October 25, 2021 04:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBMatthew Trippe claims that he stood in for Nikki Sixx in Motley Crue years ago - writing, performing, and just pretending to be the real Nikki, after Sixx was injured in a car crash. Original article: https://metalsludge.tv/dead-double-nikki-sixxs-doppelganger-mathew-trippe-rip/ Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/deathbypodcastteam)
Nikki Sixx's Doppelganger | Mini 28
October 25, 2021 04:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBMatthew Trippe claims that he stood in for Nikki Sixx in Motley Crue years ago - writing, performing, and just pretending to be the real Nikki, after Sixx was injured in a car crash. Original article: https://metalsludge.tv/dead-double-nikki-sixxs-doppelganger-mathew-trippe-rip/ Support the show
When Little Richard Quit Rock and Roll | Mini 27
October 18, 2021 04:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBLittle Richard quit rock and roll in 1957 - he claimed it was for good, but we're glad that wasn't the case! Support the show
Death By Music Mini 27 - Why Little Richard Threw Four Diamond Rings Into Hunter River
October 18, 2021 04:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBWho would do such a thing?! Why? Find out what caused Little Richard to throw away the 1957 equivalent of $78,000. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/deathbypodcastteam)
Death By Music Mini 26 - R. Kelly Convicted in Sex Trafficking Trial
October 11, 2021 04:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBIt's been a long time coming - listen as we go over the details of the case and sentence. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/deathbypodcastteam)
R. Kelly Convicted in Sex Trafficking Trial | Mini 26
October 11, 2021 04:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBIt's been a long time coming - listen as we go over the details of the case and sentence. Support the show
3.10 - Layne Staley (Alice in Chains)
October 06, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBLayne Staley of Alice in Chains was internationally acclaimed as one of the leaders of the grunge movement of the 90's, with a unique vocal style and incredible talent. However, he struggled with addiction and was lost far too soon, at the age of 34. Listen to this episode to learn about his life and career. Listen to the accompanying playlist for this episode on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1im5emfpaYvhWD8ieEgo5r?si=743a2163e14b4c57 . By Alex Motteler, Cassie Gardener, an...
As I Lay Dying Singer Hires a Hitman | Mini 25
October 04, 2021 03:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBTim Lambesis put a hit out on his wife a few years back, instead of doing the logical thing and just fucking off. Plus, we discuss our Halloween ideas and make lots of turtle sounds! Support the show
Death By Music Mini 25 - As I Lay Dying Singer Hires a Hitman
October 04, 2021 03:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBTim Lambesis put a hit out on his wife a few years back, instead of doing the logical thing and just fucking off. Plus, we discuss our Halloween ideas and make lots of turtle sounds! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/deathbypodcastteam)
3.9 - Sam Cooke
September 29, 2021 04:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBTime for the King of Soul himself, the incredible Sam Cooke. His death raised some questions... Was it a mob hit? Did it have to do with Sam's voice in the Civil Rights Movement? Or was it truly self defense? Listen and let us know what you think. [email protected] . Listen to the accompanying playlist for this episode on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/52mVpisuEiGxe5TyXHYcxo?si=fd7d7a4692b64742 . By Alex Motteler, Cassie Gardener, and Jake. Music by Demons. Artwor...
When Lemmy was Jimi Hendrix's Roadie | Mini 24
September 27, 2021 04:00 - 12 minutes - 8.86 MBLemmy Kilmister of Motörhead once went on the road with Jimi Hendrix... Let's hear what he has to say about the guitar legend! Support the show
Death By Music Mini 24 - When Lemmy was Jimi Hendrix's Roadie
September 27, 2021 04:00 - 12 minutes - 8.86 MBLemmy Kilmister of Motörhead once went on the road with Jimi Hendrix... Let's hear what he has to say about the guitar legend! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/deathbypodcastteam)
James Hetfield (Metallica) Catches on Fire | Extendo 3
September 22, 2021 04:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBThis extendo episode details the time that Papa Het stepped into some pyrotechnics on a chaotic tour with Guns N' Roses. Support the show
EXTENDO 3 - James Hetfield (Metallica) Catches on Fire
September 22, 2021 04:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBThis extendo episode details the time that Papa Het stepped into some pyrotechnics on a chaotic tour with Guns N' Roses. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/deathbypodcastteam)
Death By Music Mini 23 - Rebecca Black's "Friday" Video
September 20, 2021 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBWhy did the entire internet decide to rip apart a 13 year old? She was just trying to have fun fun fun fun Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/deathbypodcastteam)
Rebecca Black's "Friday" Video | Mini 23
September 20, 2021 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBWhy did the entire internet decide to rip apart a 13 year old? She was just trying to have fun fun fun fun Support the show
3.8 - Selena
September 16, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 46.1 MBSelena made such a huge impact before her life was taken at the young age of 23. Learn about her impact on Tejano music and her lasting legacy in this episode! [email protected] Listen to the accompanying playlist for this episode on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7LEHTt2n81PlM1aBleLTN7?si=72f18d2d4c024cb5 By Alex Motteler, Cassie Gardener, and Jake. Music by Demons. Artwork by Mike Johnson. Support the show
Death By Music Mini 22 - The Misfits Cheeseburger Incident
September 13, 2021 19:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBWhat is it with rock bands and weird food-related incidents? Hear the story of how Googy quit/was fired from The Misfits. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/deathbypodcastteam)
The Misfits Cheeseburger Incident | Mini 22
September 13, 2021 19:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBWhat is it with rock bands and weird food-related incidents? Hear the story of how Googy quit/was fired from The Misfits. Support the show
EXTENDO 2 - Nikki Sixx (Mötley Crüe) Flatlines
September 08, 2021 04:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBWelcome to our second Extendo episode! This is longer than your typical Death By Music Mini, and less researched than your typical full episode (the podcast team is out of town for a few weeks!). Listen to the team share their extended (/s) drug knowledge as they delve into the time Nikki Sixx flatlined after a heroin overdose. Our main source of information is by Andrew Whalen on Newsweek: https://www.newsweek.com/motley-crue-nikki-sixx-overdose-dirt-1368786 [email protected] B...
Nikki Sixx (Mötley Crüe) Dies | Extendo 2
September 08, 2021 04:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBWelcome to our second Extendo episode! This is longer than your typical Death By Music Mini, and less researched than your typical full episode (the podcast team is out of town for a few weeks!). Listen to the team share their extended (/s) drug knowledge as they delve into the time Nikki Sixx flatlined after a heroin overdose. Our main source of information is by Andrew Whalen on Newsweek: https://www.newsweek.com/motley-crue-nikki-sixx-overdose-dirt-1368786 [email protected] B...
Kurt Cobain's Childhood Home Becoming a Museum | Mini 22
September 06, 2021 04:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBMake sure you check out our Patreon as a preface to this mini episode... Where there's a two-part series on Kurt Cobain's death! www.patreon.com/deathbypodcastteam Support the show
Death By Music Mini 21 - Kurt Cobain's Childhood Home Becoming a Museum
September 06, 2021 04:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBMake sure you check out our Patreon as a preface to this mini episode... Where there's a two-part series on Kurt Cobain's death! www.patreon.com/deathbypodcastteam Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/deathbypodcastteam)
EXTENDO 1 - Paul Is Dead (Beatles)
September 01, 2021 04:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBWelcome to our first Extendo episode! This is longer than your typical Death By Music Mini, and less researched than your typical full episode (the podcast team is out of town for a few weeks!). Today's topic is the "Paul is Dead" conspiracy centering around Paul McCartney of The Beatles. Our main source of information is by Rob Sheffield for Rolling Stone: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/paul-mccartney-is-dead-conspiracy-897189/ [email protected] By Alex Motte...
EXTENDO - Paul Is Dead (Beatles)
September 01, 2021 04:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBWelcome to our first Extendo episode! This is longer than your typical Death By Music Mini, and less researched than your typical full episode (the podcast team is out of town for a few weeks!). Today's topic is the "Paul is Dead" conspiracy centering around Paul McCartney of The Beatles. Our main source of information is by Rob Sheffield for Rolling Stone: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/paul-mccartney-is-dead-conspiracy-897189/ [email protected] By Alex Motte...