Latest Death by music Podcast Episodes
Musician Arrests: The Clash's Joe Strummer Arrested On Stage | Mini 118
Death By Music Podcast - July 31, 2023 04:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★ - 22 ratingsMAIN EPISODE CONTENT STARTS AT 8:30. This mini-episode continues our musician arrest stories with the time Joe Strummer hit a rowdy fan with his guitar on stage. Support the Show.
Musician Arrests: Johnny Cash Arrested Picking Flowers | Mini 117
Death By Music Podcast - July 24, 2023 04:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★ - 22 ratingsNew minisode series! Today we start with Johnny Cash's arrest while picking flowers in Mississippi - there's of course much more to the story than what he tells on Live At San Quentin. Support the Show.
Dead Kennedys Singer Jello Biafra "Wins" Obscenity Trial | Mini 116
Death By Music Podcast - July 17, 2023 04:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★ - 22 ratingsBack in 1985, Jello was put on trial after the inclusion of a so-called "pornographic" poster in Dead Kennedys' Frankenchrist album. The case was dropped, the damage had already been done to DK's career. Support the Show.
5.11 - The Ramones Part 2
Death By Music Podcast - July 12, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 22 ratingsHere 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 ...
The Riot at The Rite of Spring Premiere | Mini 115
Death By Music Podcast - July 10, 2023 04:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★ - 22 ratingsWhen this ballet premiered in 1913, a riot broke out between the rich folks and the hip, art crowd. We dig into why this may have happened. Support the Show.
The Story Behind "The Way" By Fastball | Mini 114
Death By Music Podcast - July 03, 2023 04:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★ - 22 ratingsMAIN EPISODE CONTENT starts at 8:10. It seems like a sweet song about two lovers and a road trip, but the story that inspired it took a morbid turn. Support the Show.
5.10 - The Ramones Part 1
Death By Music Podcast - June 28, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 22 ratingsHey 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 Show.
The History of Music Festivals & The First Bonnaroo | Mini 113
Death By Music Podcast - June 26, 2023 04:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★ - 22 ratingsAlex'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.
10 Bands That Successfully Replaced Their Singers | Mini 112
Death By Music Podcast - June 19, 2023 04:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★ - 22 ratingsThis mini covers rock and metal acts that found success despite replacing the most visible member: the vocalist. What other bands do you know that apply? Support the Show.
The Story Behind "Billie Jean" By Michael Jackson | Mini 111
Death By Music Podcast - June 12, 2023 04:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★ - 22 ratingsMain episode content starts at 4:10. Today we discuss the grim backstory to Billie Jean, and also learn a bit about the science of twins. Support the Show.
The Story Behind "Smoke On The Water" By Deep Purple | Mini 110
Death By Music Podcast - June 05, 2023 04:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★ - 22 ratingsMain episode content starts at ~5:10. Another story behind a song! This one is quite autobiographical, and also involves Frank Zappa. Support the Show.
Jack Harlow to Give Deposition In Bartender's Murder | Mini 109
Death By Music Podcast - May 29, 2023 04:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★ - 22 ratingsMain episode content starts at 8:30. Back in 2021, a DJ shot and killed bartender and mother Kasmira Nash at a nightclub. Support the Show.
Guitar Distortion History & The Kinks | Mini 108
Death By Music Podcast - May 22, 2023 04:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★ - 22 ratingsIn our trivia episode we mentioned how The Kinks popularized guitar distortion... Learn a bit about the mechanics of it! Support the Show.
The Many Lineup Changes of AC/DC | Mini 107
Death By Music Podcast - May 15, 2023 04:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★ - 22 ratingsWe thought it was crazy that they'd had 12 drummers, but little did we know the lineup over the years has actually included 21 musicians! Support the Show.
5.9 - Bessie Smith
Death By Music Podcast - May 10, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 22 ratingsBessie 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 Show.
A Brief History of Little Richard Grappling With His Sexuality & Religion | Mini 106
Death By Music Podcast - May 08, 2023 04:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★ - 22 ratingsMAIN EPISODE CONTENT STARTS AT 10:30. In a previous mini episode, we discussed the time that Little Richard quit Rock and Roll. Here, we go into his struggles with sexuality vs. religion, and the statements Richard has made throughout his life on the matter. Support the Show.
Story Behind The Song: "Black Betty" | Mini 105
Death By Music Podcast - May 01, 2023 04:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★ - 22 ratingsMade most famous by 70's rock band Ram Jam, "Black Betty" actually started out as a work song for African Americans at the turn of the 20th century and has a controversial past. Support the Show.
Music Trivia With A Special Guest | Mini 104
Death By Music Podcast - April 24, 2023 04:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★ - 22 ratingsWe decided to feature Alex's mom, Kathleen, on the show while she's in town visiting! She helped cultivate Alex's musical knowledge for years, so today we put it to the test with music trivia. Tally your score and share it in the Death By Music Podcast Fans Facebook group! Support the Show.
Mick Mars vs. Mötley Crüe | Mini 103
Death By Music Podcast - April 17, 2023 04:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★ - 22 ratingsMain episode content starts at 7:30. Whose side are you on? Mick Mars sues his bandmates of 41 years after they try to remove him from their various businesses. Support the Show.
Mini Music News: Dee Snider Hates MTV Unplugged, Oasis Keeps Fighting Amidst Reunion Rumors, KISS Band Drama | Mini 102
Death By Music Podcast - April 10, 2023 04:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★ - 22 ratingsATTENTION: We are going to take a month-long break from full episodes. Skip to 5:45 for main episode content. This mini covers several updates on recent mini-episodes we've had. Support the Show.
5.8 - Chester Bennington (Linkin Park) Part 2
Death By Music Podcast - April 05, 2023 04:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★ - 22 ratingsAfter 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. [email protected] . Listen to the playlist for this episode at ht...
The Story Behind "Layla" by Derek & The Dominos | Mini 101
Death By Music Podcast - April 03, 2023 04:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★ - 22 ratingsThis song brought Duane Allman into the studio with Eric Clapton, and details Clapton's love for George Harrison's wife Pattie. Support the Show.
Why Oasis Broke Up | Mini 100
Death By Music Podcast - March 27, 2023 04:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★ - 22 ratingsSkip to 6:37 for main episode content. A few weeks ago, we talked about Oasis' ruined MTV Unplugged performance, which led us to wondering why exactly they broke up in the first place. We discuss various incidents between the feuding brothers. Support the Show.
RIP Wayne Swinny (Saliva) - Alex talks to 95.7 The Hog, WHOG
Death By Music Podcast - March 23, 2023 14:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★ - 22 ratingsAlex 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 Show.
5.7 - Chester Bennington (Linkin Park) Part 1
Death By Music Podcast - March 22, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 22 ratingsA 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, su...
A Brief History of CBGB | Mini 99
Death By Music Podcast - March 20, 2023 04:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★ - 22 ratingsSkip to 7:00 for main episode content! CBGB was a punk music mecca, and today we hear founder Hilly Kristal's history of the club. Support the Show.
The History of MTV Unplugged | Mini 98
Death By Music Podcast - March 13, 2023 04:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★ - 22 ratingsWe talked about MTV's worst contests of the 1980's, now it's time to give them some praise for arguably the best thing MTV ever did - their Unplugged series. Support the show
5.6 - Sister Rosetta Tharpe
Death By Music Podcast - March 08, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 22 ratingsThis groudbreaking guitarist combined electric guitar with spiritual music, becoming a pioneer of the rock and roll scene to come. [email protected] . Listen to the playlist for this episode at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/22ZIrcAoLY9zqJtHJZTy7G?si=db2887722e5b46fc . Support t...
The Silent Composition: John Cage's 4'33" | Mini 97
Death By Music Podcast - March 06, 2023 05:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★ - 22 ratingsFour minutes and thirty-three seconds of silence... But this classical composition is SO much more. Plus the gang discusses anechoic and sensory-deprivation chambers. Support the show
Frank Sinatra's FBI Files | Mini 96
Death By Music Podcast - February 27, 2023 05:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★ - 22 ratingsAfter his death, Frank Sinatra's FBI files covering 40 years of his life were declassified. Support the show
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