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On The Mix

140 episodes - English - Latest episode: 23 days ago - ★★★★ - 2 ratings

On The Mix is a Podcast created by Lindsay, who has a strong passion for everything music. You can consider this podcast like a big collection of mixtapes from your youth. We'll be rewinding the tape back and diving deep into the rich backstories of our favorite bands. Here you can also find remarkably interesting short stories from music history that you probably never heard about before. New episodes on Wednesdays @ 11am EST!

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OTM: Ep #85 - The Attempted Assassination of Bob Marley

March 06, 2024 16:00 - 29 minutes - 32 MB

Famed reggae singer Bob Marley preached love, peace, and unity of all humankind in his music that spanned the edge of the world. In his bid to stop the violence burgeoning in his home country of Jamaica from two opposing political groups, Bob came together with his band The Wailers and held a free concert promoting peace. But before the concert, he would be gunned down in his house with his wife and bandmates viciously and just barely make it out alive. Today we dive deep into Bob Marley's r...

OTM: Ep #84 - Milli Vanilli Was Music's Biggest Hoax

February 21, 2024 16:00 - 23 minutes - 26 MB

German 80s pop group Milli Vanilli was known for songs such as "Girl You Know It's True" and became one of the best up and coming artists in the US that earned them a Grammy Award. However, their entire formation was built on a massive lie that if exposed would have dire consequences for decades to follow. Join me today in uncovering the details of how they tried to keep their secret, how they became famous, and their disastrous fall from grace. Intro created by Cracked Prism Studios http...

OTM: Ep #83 - Joe Walsh's Sister-In-Law Missing Since 1996. Mob Hit, Vampires, or Runaway?

February 07, 2024 16:00 - 37 minutes - 41.5 MB

Little is known about what happened to Susan Walsh when she didn't return to her apartment in New Jersey one day in 1996. She was the sister in law of legendary rock icon, Joe Walsh, but she led a troubling life. Plagued by addiction, she was a journalist who worked as a stripper on the side to get by. Today we look into the details of who Susan Walsh was, how she fell into an underground cult of vampires, stalked by the Russian mob, and the mystery surrounding her death. Intro created by ...

OTM: Ep #82 - Addiction, Debt, and Killed by his Father. Marvin Gaye's Story.

January 17, 2024 16:00 - 41 minutes - 45.9 MB

Famed Motown singer, Marvin Gaye, seemingly had it all with a successful music career with hit singles like "Sexual Healing" and "I Heard it Through the Grapevine". But even with all the glory in the world, he fell victim to a life of drug addiction and depression. His troubling childhood rife with abuse at the hands of his father only made matters worse. But it's how he died that cements his story as one of triumph turn tragedy. On today's episode we look at his background, his music career...

OTM: Ep #81 - Phil Spector Murdered Lana Clarkson

January 10, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour - 74 MB

In the early morning hours on February 3, 2003 actress Lana Clarkson was found dead in the house of famous music producer, Phil Spector. Unfortunately, this would not be the first time that Phil's moral compass was coming into question. His violent aggression towards women was as long standing as the career he held as the most sought after record producer of the time. Today, we look at the facts of the case, his rise to fame and his disturbing past with a trail of victims he left in his wake...

OTM: Ep #80 - The Lemmy Story. Drugs, Motorhead, and Rock n Roll

December 20, 2023 16:00 - 36 minutes - 40.6 MB

Today we look at the life of Motorhead singer and bassist, Lemmy. His upbringing in a small town in Wales and his need to become a musician was checkered with addictions and hardships. We dive deep into his story. Intro created by Cracked Prism Studios https://beacons.ai/crackedprism Sign up for an Audible 30-Day Free Trial with the podcast affiliate link! https://www.audibletrial.com/onthemix Follow me for more music content, and how you can support OTM :) OTM Blog: https://onthemixpo...

OTM: Ep #79 - Are The Monkees a Fake Band?

December 19, 2023 21:37 - 26 minutes - 29.6 MB

Rumors have plagued The Monkees since their inception. With hit songs like "I'm A Believer" and "Last Train to Clarksville", the media and public at large as dubbed them as nothing but charlatans. Today we look at whether The Monkees are indeed a band that never played their own instruments, and how the story of their rise to fame. Intro created by Cracked Prism Studios https://beacons.ai/crackedprism Follow me for more music content, and how you can support OTM :) OTM Blog: https://ont...

OMT: Ep #79 - Are The Monkees a Fake Band?

December 13, 2023 16:00 - 26 minutes - 29.6 MB

Rumors have plagued The Monkees since their inception. With hit songs like "I'm A Believer" and "Last Train to Clarksville", the media and public at large as dubbed them as nothing but charlatans. Today we look at whether The Monkees are indeed a band that never played their own instruments, and how the story of their rise to fame. Intro created by Cracked Prism Studios https://beacons.ai/crackedprism Follow me for more music content, and how you can support OTM :) OTM Blog: https://ont...

OTM: Ep #78 - Lynyrd Skynyrd's Deadly Plane Crash

December 06, 2023 16:00 - 32 minutes - 35.4 MB

Lynyrd Skynyrd is one of America's southern rock sweethearts. Anthems like "Sweet Home Alabama" and "Free Bird" cement their place in rock n roll history. But a gruesome fate would befall the band when the plane they were charting during their tour in 1977 would claim the lives of their lead singer Ronnie Van Zant, and others in the swamplands of Mississippi. Today, we talk about their rise to fame and what caused the horrific plane crash, plus the aftermath. Intro created by Cracked Prism ...

OTM: Ep #77 - The Decade Long Abuse Story of Cassie. Sex Trafficking, Drugs, and a Lawsuit.

November 22, 2023 16:00 - 43 minutes - 47.7 MB

P Diddy is a known music mogul in the industry, having helped many now famous musicians get their wings under his advisement and mentorship. Young rnb singer Cassie was just a teenager in 2005 launching her career when 30-something year old P Diddy groomed her for a decade long relationship of abuse. Today we look into the facts of the case, as was presented in the lawsuit she brough against P Diddy recently. TW: Abuse, Drugs, Violence, Sexual Assault. Link to the full lawsuit: https://de...

OTM: Ep #76 - TLC's Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes Predicted Her Own Tragic Death.

November 15, 2023 16:00 - 28 minutes - 29.6 MB

TLC was a RnB girl group in the 90s that defined the decade with hits like "No Scrubs", "Creep", and "Waterfalls". Lisa Lopes, also known by her nickname Left Eye, became one of the most sought after female rappers of the time. Unfortunately, her life was cut short at 30 when a tragic accident befell her. Dive deep with me on how TLC rose to prominence, her battle with addiction, and how she knew she was going to die. Intro created by Cracked Prism Studios https://beacons.ai/crackedprism ...

OTM: Ep #75 - Did Justin Timberlake Make Britney Spears Get an Abortion? Their Relationship in Depth.

November 08, 2023 16:00 - 35 minutes - 37.5 MB

Britney Spears rose to prominence in the late 90s with her debut album Baby One More Time. She became a popstar and an icon of her generation. Justin Timberlake was also making names for himself as one of the members of NSYNC, a highly successful boyband of the time. The two stars came together for a highly publicized romance, but it was fated to burnout. Join me today as we discuss their rise to fame, their relationship, the messy breakup, and the bombshells that Britney revealed about Just...

OTM: Ep #74 - When KISS Revealed Their Faces for the First Time

October 25, 2023 15:00 - 32 minutes - 34.5 MB

KISS came on the music scene in 1972 with a dream of making it big and entertaining an audience that was unlike anything ever attempted before. They set themselves apart from the rest with their carefully crafted personas that accompanied a specific costume donned in leather and platform boots, and thick character makeup. But after 10 years of donning the iconic makeup, it was time for a change. Today we learn how they came up with the makeup looks, why they wanted to do a face reveal, and m...

OTM: Ep #73 - The Origins of the Parental Advisory Sticker, Music Censorship, and Dee Snider Wins Against Congress

October 18, 2023 15:00 - 26 minutes - 28.7 MB

During the repressive Reagan Administration, politicians tried to crack down on music they dubbed as "porn rock" aka heavy metal, that they deemed to be offensive to children. Dee Snider of Twisted Sister and other musicians went to speak with Congress in a battle against music censorship with the intent of destigmatizing rock music. We go through all of this and more on today's episode. Intro created by Cracked Prism Studios https://beacons.ai/crackedprism Follow me for more music conte...

OTM: Ep #72 - LSD Ruined Pink Floyd Syd Barrett's Life. His Fall from Fame.

October 11, 2023 15:00 - 35 minutes - 37.2 MB

Syd Barrett rose to stardom with Pink Floyd in the 60s, singing and writing songs that would make them a UK household name and take them on a tour of America with the likes of Jimi Hendrix. But was LSD his kryptonite that ruined his life? Today we dive deep into the rise to Pink Floyd fame, his relationship to LSD, his fall from fame, and more. Intro created by Cracked Prism Studios https://beacons.ai/crackedprism Follow me for more music content, and how you can support OTM :) OTM Blog:...

OTM: EP #71 - Primus. From Metallica to South Park

October 04, 2023 15:00 - 29 minutes - 33.3 MB

On today's episode we dive deep into the humble beginning of funk metal band Primus. We learn about their connection to Metallica, how they got famous, and so much more. Intro created by Cracked Prism Studios https://beacons.ai/crackedprism Follow me for more music content, and how you can support OTM :) OTM Blog: https://onthemixpodcast.wordpress.com/blog/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onthemixpodcast/ Become a supporter!: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/on-the-mix/supp...

OTM: Ep #70 - Madonna and Sean Penn's Scandalous Marriage

September 27, 2023 15:00 - 33 minutes - 35.8 MB

Back in the 80s when both Madonna and Sean Penn were at the height of their early careers, they had a chance meeting and walked down the aisle. But their relationship turned toxic and quick. Today we look at the ins and outs of their marriage, and whether claims of Sean abusing Madonna are substantiated. Intro created by Cracked Prism Studios https://beacons.ai/crackedprism Follow me for more music content, and how you can support OTM :) OTM Blog: https://onthemixpodcast.wordpress.com/b...

OTM: Ep #69 - Dave Mustaine Was Fired from Metallica

September 20, 2023 15:00 - 31 minutes - 33.7 MB

On today's episode we take a look into why guitarist Dave Mustaine was fired twice from Metallica, and how he turned to revenge to create his own equally as popular band Megadeth. Intro created by Cracked Prism Studios https://beacons.ai/crackedprism Follow me for more music content, and how you can support OTM :) OTM Blog: https://onthemixpodcast.wordpress.com/blog/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onthemixpodcast/ Become a supporter!: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/on-t...

OTM: Ep #68 - The Breakup of The Beatles. Is Yoko to Blame?

September 06, 2023 15:00 - 39 minutes - 42.2 MB

The Beatles were involved in a not so amicable split by the end of 1970. Tensions were already high within the group, and when John started dating Yoko Ono things seemed to get even worse. She has been the main reason for decades as to why the fab four broke up. But who really is to blame and what is the true reason? We look at all of that and more today. Intro created by Cracked Prism Studios https://beacons.ai/crackedprism Follow me for more music content, and how you can support OTM :)...

OTM: Ep #67 - The Rise and Fall of Amy Winehouse

September 05, 2023 20:30 - 43 minutes - 46.6 MB

Amy Winehouse was an icon who had an explosive career in her short 27 years of life. Her jazzy, raspy voice captivated the world with her immense talent, as she sang about not wanting to go to rehab. Unfortunately her addictions would be her downfall. Join me today as we talk about her impressive music career and the traumas she endured. Amy's Diaries (put together by her parents): https://www.telegraph.co.uk/music/artists/amy-winehouse-40th-birthday-private-journals-seen-first-time1/ Reso...

OTM: Ep #66 - The Tragic Story Behind Pearl Jam's "Jeremy"

August 16, 2023 15:00 - 43 minutes - 46.8 MB

"Jeremy spoke in class today". The haunting word's of the hit single Jeremy from grunge band Pearl Jam resonates strongly in the hearts of listeners since it's release for their debut album, Ten. But a lot of people might not know that Jeremy was in fact based on a real person, Jeremy Wade Delle. And his story is just as tragic as the song and subsequently controversial music video made him out to be. Today, we learn about who Jeremy is and why Eddie Vedder wrote the song in the first place....

OTM: Ep #65 - Did Courtney Love Conspire to Kill Daughter's Ex?

August 09, 2023 15:00 - 48 minutes - 50.6 MB

The divorce between Kurt Cobain daughter Frances Bean and musician Isaiah Silva was contemptuous and fraught with allegations. One of Cobain's famous guitars is at the center of their divorce, along with the disturbing allegations that Isaiah says he was nearly murdered at the behest of Courtney Love's cohorts over this guitar. Today we look into the lawsuit and the details surrounding this scandal. Intro created by Cracked Prism Studios https://beacons.ai/crackedprism Follow me for more...

OTM: Ep #64 - The Life of Sinead O'Connor

August 02, 2023 15:00 - 54 minutes - 55.9 MB

In today's episode we discuss the troublesome, scandalous, and courageous life of Sinead O' Connor. From being put into a magdalene asylum in her teens, releasing her debut album at 20 and becoming an overnight sensation, her struggles with mental illness, and her unforgettable SNL performance from 1992 plus so much more. Intro created by Cracked Prism Studios https://beacons.ai/crackedprism Follow me for more music content, and how you can support OTM :) OTM Blog: https://onthemixpodca...

OTM: Ep #63 - Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee

July 26, 2023 15:00 - 38 minutes - 39.5 MB

Model and Baywatch actress Pamela Anderson was married to Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee in 1995. They weathered the storm throughout the 90s with things no couple should endure. From lawsuits regarding a stolen sex tape from their property to Tommy being arrested and so much more, what kept them together for as long as they did was their intense passionate chemistry. Join me today in learning about how they were robbed, the lawsuits they were embroiled in, and where the couple ended up today...

OTM: Ep #62 - The Classic Rock Song Inspired by the Kent State Shooting

July 19, 2023 15:00 - 25 minutes - 27.7 MB

The Kent State Shooting was a deplorable act of violence inflicted upon he college students in Ohio on campus during a protest of the Vietnam war in May 1970. Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young had just released their famous album Deja Vu but dropped everything to record a song that acts as a reminder to not forget the victims. Join me today in discussing the Kent State Shooting event and how the band wrote the song. Intro created by Cracked Prism Studios https://beacons.ai/crackedprism Follow ...

OTM: Ep #61 - George Harrison Viciously Attacked on New Years Eve

July 12, 2023 15:00 - 31 minutes - 34.1 MB

New Years Eve 1999 was a day George and his wife Oliva never forgot. As a crazed fan broke into their house and nearly murdered them both. Following the assassination of John Lennon, George was always scared the same could happen to him. Join me today in uncovering the shocking way in which the Harrison's survived to tell the tale. Intro created by Cracked Prism Studios https://beacons.ai/crackedprism Follow me for more music content, and how you can support OTM :) OTM Blog: https://onth...

OTM: Ep #60 - Gavin Rossdale and Gwen Stefani

June 28, 2023 15:00 - 25 minutes - 27.4 MB

Gavin Rossdale, singer of the band Bush, and Gwen Stefani of No Doubt were once Rock n Roll's hottest couple of the 90s and beyond. However, a slew of scandals tarnished their 20 year long partnership. How did they begin and what made them separate? And where are they now? Intro created by Cracked Prism Studios https://beacons.ai/crackedprism Follow me for more music content, and how you can support OTM :) OTM Blog: https://onthemixpodcast.wordpress.com/blog/ Instagram: https://www.inst...

OTM: Ep #59 - The Assassination of John Lennon

June 14, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 73 MB

On December 8, 1980 John Lennon was gunned down near his residence at The Dakota in New York by crazed fan Mark David Chapman. We look back at what may have led Mark to embark on this killing, how John spent his last day alive, and the bloody aftermath. Intro created by Cracked Prism Studios https://beacons.ai/crackedprism Follow me for more music content, and how you can support OTM :) OTM Blog: https://onthemixpodcast.wordpress.com/blog/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onthemixp...

OTM: Ep #58 - Guitarist Missing for Decades. The Sue Hanel Story.

May 31, 2023 15:00 - 29 minutes - 32.2 MB

Sue Hanel was a guitarist for New York "no wave" band the Swans in 1982. With very little information about her life and her last known whereabouts, she has been missing since 1989/1990. Today, we unravel the mystery to try and piece together who really was Sue Hanel and the possible theories on what her fate might have been. Intro created by Cracked Prism Studios https://beacons.ai/crackedprism Follow me for more music content, and how you can support OTM :) OTM Blog: https://onthemixp...

OTM: Ep #57 - Keith Moon. Explosions, Tranquilizers, Pranks and more.

May 24, 2023 15:00 - 28 minutes - 30.7 MB

Keith Moon was the drummer for the classic rock band The Who. During his time with the band he came in with a bang, literally. Everyone knew him for his crazy antics and the insane pranks he would pull while he was high or otherwise indisposed. Today, I talk about some of his wildest moments before his death in 1978. Intro created by Cracked Prism Studios https://beacons.ai/crackedprism Follow me for more music content, and how you can support OTM :) OTM Blog: https://onthemixpodcast.wor...

OTM: Ep #56 - Blind Melon's Rise to Fame & Shannon Hoon's Death

May 17, 2023 15:00 - 32 minutes - 37.4 MB

Blind Melon was an alternative rock back famous in the 90s for their hit single "No Rain". While they had a short lived career with two albums, they made a lot of waves in the music industry and were beloved worldwide. Blind Melon singer Shannon Hoon had his inner demons, and we're diving deep on the success of the band as well as the spiraling end for Shannon Hoon. Intro created by Cracked Prism Studios https://beacons.ai/crackedprism Follow me for more music content, and how you can sup...

OTM: Ep #55 - The Day the Music Died

May 03, 2023 15:00 - 36 minutes - 40 MB

On a chilly winter day in February 1959, three musicians that were at the top of their game during a tour perished tragically in a plane crash. This event is dubbed "The Day the Music Died", and today we look into who who these amazing musicians were and the details of that fateful day. Follow me for more music content, and how you can support OTM :) OTM Blog: https://onthemixpodcast.wordpress.com/blog/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onthemixpodcast/ Donation/Tip: https://www.payp...

OTM: Ep#54 - Was Sam Cooke's death a Justifiable Homicide or a Murder Conspiracy?

April 26, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 69.3 MB

Sam Cooke was known as the king of soul. He was rising in the charts as a prominent and highly successful black recording artist at a time in America in the 50s/60s when the Civil Rights Movement was taking shape more predominately. Sam was ever vocal about his strong disgust with segregation and he made a lot of moves to prove to people he was unafraid and entertaining the masses with his talented vocals. Unfortunately he was killed in December 1964 in a story that still to this day leaves ...

OTM: Ep #53 - The Magic of Music in Silent Films

March 22, 2023 15:00 - 17 minutes - 19.1 MB

Have you ever thought about how music is made for films? How did the history of soundtracks or scores for a film become what it's widely known as today? To understand that, we take a look back at the silent film era. Just how exactly did you tell a story with music in a movie with no sound? That's what we're gonna be discussing today! Follow me for more music content, and how you can support OTM :) OTM Blog: https://onthemixpodcast.wordpress.com/blog/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/...

OTM: Ep #52 - Def Leppard's Biggest Tragedy Turns to Triumph for "Hysteria" Album

February 22, 2023 16:00 - 23 minutes - 23.8 MB

Def Leppard had three albums under their belt and a breakthrough album with their 1983 album Pyromania. They were rising up in the 80s hair metal ranks and acquiring an American fanbase. Things were looking up for them, that is until the night of New Years Eve 1984 changed everything for drummer Rick Allen when a near fatal car accident left him mangled and uncertain of his future with the band. Tune in this week on the accident that befell Rick, and how Def Leppard persevered through traged...

OTM: Ep #51 - Who is Stuart Sutcliffe? The Puzzling Death of the fifth Beatle

January 25, 2023 16:00 - 26 minutes - 30.4 MB

At 21 years young, college art student Stuart Sutcliffe dies in the arms of his fiancé Astrid Kircherr on his way to the hospital. Since his death in 1962 it's been a mystery as to how a spry man like Stuart can succumb to a brain hemorrhage in Hamburg, Germany. But more than that, his story is one that's often overlooked and even forgotten in The Beatles lore. As best friend to John Lennon, and second bass player in the group, he's more than just a kid that once was apart of the most famous...

OTM: Ep #50 - John Hughes' Films and it's Soundtracks defined a Generation

January 04, 2023 16:00 - 33 minutes - 36.1 MB

The Breakfast Club. Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Pretty In Pink. Home Alone. These are just some of the massively successful films that John Hughes has written and directed in his exemplary career. He found his niche in the 80s when coming of age teen movies was lackluster in Hollywood. Using his unique ear when it comes to music, he commissioned unknown artists of the time to make songs for his films. Most, if not all, of those songs became number 1 hits for all of those bands just because of ...

OTM: Ep #49 - From the King of Christmas to a Rock n Roll Comeback

December 21, 2022 16:00 - 35 minutes - 39.1 MB

Elvis Presley had an illustrious career. His debut christmas album in 1957 has been the best selling Christmas record of all time. With a plethora of hit singles and albums under his belt before he went into the Army, he was on top of the world. The 60s was a hard decade for his career with cheesy movie after cheesy movie would flop at the box office. People thought Elvis' career was done for. That is until a proposed idea for a Christmas TV Special in 1967 would morph into something totally...

Did You Know? | Ep #26 - How John Lennon Created the Political "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)"

December 14, 2022 16:00 - 17 minutes - 18.8 MB

The fabric of America in the 70s was rapidly changing with the anti-war mentality as a cause and effect from the Vietnam War. The Beatles had already split, and John Lennon was allowing himself to be ever more vocal about his disdain for war and his proclamations for peace. After seeing how the general public loved his single "Imagine", he wanted to try his hand at making a Christmas song that wasn't saturated with sentimentality, but instead had a meaningful message that everyone could stan...

Did You Know? | Ep #25 - Death of Shaun Morgan's brother inspired Seether's "Rise Above This"

December 07, 2022 16:00 - 21 minutes - 23.2 MB

Seether is a post-grunge band most wellknown for their hit songs Broken, Remedy, and others. Their 2007 album Finding Beauty in Negative Spaces was one of their most popular albums, and one song on said album stood out among them all. Rise Above This was a song written about singer Shaun Morgan's brother and his battle with depression. Through the death of his brother, the struggle Shaun and the band faced to keep going was monumental. Today, we learn about how the song was made and how Shau...

OTM: Ep# 48 - How Santana's "Smooth" with Rob Thomas Became a Pop Classic

November 30, 2022 16:00 - 26 minutes - 28.4 MB

Santana is a living guitar legend in his own right, and he had enjoyed decades of triumphant success. But once the 90s hit, the delivered album after album of chart disappointments. Santana wanted to prove to the world he was out of the 60s and could deliver music that fit in with the contemporary pop radio of the time. Usher in Rob Thomas, singer for Matchbox Twenty, in an unlikely pairing of old and new to deliver one of the most successful pop songs of all time. Dive deep with me as we di...

OTM: Ep #47 - The Death of Dimebag Darrell

November 23, 2022 16:00 - 26 minutes - 29.7 MB

Dimebag Darrell is known as one of the greatest heavy metal guitar players of all time. He was a founding member of the metal band Pantera, and after their split in the early 2000s he formed another band with his brother Vinnie called Damageplan. Things were looking up for Dimebag. But one fateful night in December during a Damageplan concert he was shot and killed by a deranged fan. Dimebag's legacy continues to live on in the hearts of many. Join me today as we discuss Dimebag's upbringing...

Did You Know? | Ep #24 - The Band's Legendary Thanksgiving Farewell Concert

November 16, 2022 16:00 - 20 minutes - 22.7 MB

In 1976 the canadian-american rock band called The Band decided to formally split, however, they wouldn't leave without one last goodbye. The Last Waltz is a concert documentary directed by Martin Scorsese that shows the entire concert for The Band with a star-studded guest list featuring the likes of Eric Clapton, Ringo Star, Van Morrison, Joni Mitchell, and others. Join me today in how this film came together and how Bob Dylan almost backing out of the show nearly lost the band one million...

OTM: Ep #46 - The Triumphant Comeback of Tina Turner

November 09, 2022 16:00 - 32 minutes - 35.4 MB

Tine Turner's life was one that was filled with the highest highs with her successful career with her business partner and husband Ike Turner, but behind the scenes Tina was suffering from violent abuse at home. With just 36 cents in her pocket, she would leave her husband and take her children with her in the divorce. Trying to reinvent herself in a solo career as a black woman in the industry at age 37 was a low point in her career. That was until 1984 when she released her culturally impo...

Did You Know? | Ep #23 - Eddie Vedder and the harrowing story of Into the Wild

November 02, 2022 15:00 - 20 minutes - 22.3 MB

Into the Wild is a true story about a man, Chris McCandless, who decides to up and leave society and never look back. With nothing but some essentials and the clothes on his back, he had the Alaska Wilderness as his final destination to live and find peace. His story does not have a happy ending, and it was made into on of the best selling books by Jon Krakauer. It was also made into a film and directed by Sean Penn. The soundtrack for the film was created by Eddie Vedder, and Into The Wild ...

OTM: Ep #45 - Charles Manson unlikely friendship with The Beach Boys

October 26, 2022 15:00 - 24 minutes - 27.2 MB

Charles Manson is infamous for the famous murders from his cult of followers dubbed the "Family" on the Hollywood Elite, such as actress Sharon Tate. However, what Charles is also known for is his strange friendship with The Beach Boys. This friendship with member Dennis Wilson lead to Charles recording a song with them, and The Beach Boys actually released it. Join me today in learning about how Charles integrated himself with the band and how he took over his life in the worst ways. Follo...

Did You Know? Ep #21 - James Brown saved Boston

October 19, 2022 15:00 - 15 minutes - 17 MB

After the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr, major cities around the country were burning due to civil unrest. James Brown was scheduled to perform at the Boston Garden the day after this massive historic event, and it almost never happened. But the show went on. Dive deep with me today to discover just how James Brown saved the city. Follow me for more music content, and how you can support OTM :) OTM Blog: https://onthemixpodcast.wordpress.com/blog/ Instagram: https://www.instagram...

OTM: Ep #44 - Elvis' made history with first ever worldwide live concert "Aloha From Hawaii"

October 12, 2022 15:00 - 30 minutes - 33.4 MB

Elvis Presley has made history in a lot of aspects, but he broke records with Aloha From Hawaii. This was the very first time a performer was to broadcast a live concert to the entire world via satellite. Nothing like this had ever been done before for a musician, and Elvis was the guinea pig to try this out. One in every third person globally in 1973 had watched Aloha From Hawaii, which was recorded live from Honolulu to an adoring crowd. This was monumental. Dive deep with me today as I di...

OTM: Ep #43 - Dave Grohl created the debut Foo Fighters album by himself

October 05, 2022 15:00 - 25 minutes - 27.9 MB

After the tragic death of Nirvana singer and guitarist Kurt Cobain, drummer Dave Grohl was distraught. Spending months of his time isolated in his house, he questioned whether he had a place in the music industry anymore. But he pulled himself out of his slump and went into a recording studio for 6 days to create what would be the debut album for his future band the Foo Fighters. However, what you might not know is that Dave created it by himself and played every single instrument. Join me t...

Did You Know? | Ep #20 - The Meaning behind Earth, Wind & Fire's "September" Hit

September 28, 2022 15:00 - 16 minutes - 17.9 MB

Do you remember the 21rst of September? That's the question that Earth, Wind & Fire posed in their number 1 hit single "September", released in 1978. The song has become synonymous with the autumn month, but what significance does the 21rst have? Today we look at how the band came up with the lyrics behind the song, and why it's so culturally important. Follow me for more music content, and how you can support OTM :) OTM Blog: https://onthemixpodcast.wordpress.com/blog/ Instagram: https:/...

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