Uncharted: Crime and Mayhem in the Music Industry
Award-winning music historian Alan Cross, host of The Ongoing History of New Music, presents true crime stories from the music industry. Each episode explores unbelievable tales of crime, murder, scandal, strange deaths, and general mayhem spanning decades. The podcast delves into the dark side of the music world, revealing bad behavior and shocking events.
Episodes
The Punk Rock Terrorist Bombing | 75
A stolen van. Hundreds of pounds of dynamite. A Toronto weapons manufacturer. In 1982, a radical activist group with deep ties to Vancouver's punk scene carried out one of the largest bombings ever seen on Canadian soil. This episode explores the rise and fall of the Squamish Five, the political climate that fueled their actions, and the punk rock connections that put a musician at the center of a
The Mysterious Death of Bobby Fuller | 74
The death of Bobby Fuller was ruled a suicide almost as soon as it happened. But the deeper you dig, the stranger the story gets.
In this episode of Uncharted, we explore the mysterious 1966 death of the rising rock star behind I Fought the Law.
From a body found in a gasoline-soaked car to conflicting reports, missing evidence, and decades of unanswered questions, Bobby Fuller’s case remains
Forgotten Music Festival Disasters - Part 2 | 73
Music festivals are supposed to be about great music, good vibes, and unforgettable memories. But sometimes, everything goes horribly wrong. In part 2 of "Forgotten Music Festival Disasters", we continue our exploration of festival disasters that many people have forgotten about, from deadly crowd crushes and extreme weather events to terrorist attacks, cartel violence, drug-related tragedies, and
Forgotten Music Festival Disasters | 72
Ever wonder what happens when a music festival goes spectacularly wrong? This time, we look back at some of the worst and most forgotten festival disasters in rock history. From the drug-fueled chaos of Powder Ridge and the deadly Celebration of Life Festival to the infamous Erie Canal Soda Pop Festival and other ill-fated events, these are cautionary tales of poor planning, bad decisions, and cro
Music's Greatest Conspiracies: Part 4 "Paul is Dead" | 71
Did Paul McCartney really die in 1966 and get replaced by a lookalike? Of course not...but that didn't stop millions of people from believing it. This time, we dive into the wild history of the "Paul Is Dead" hoax, examining the clues fans found in Beatles songs, album artwork, and hidden messages. Let's unpack how a campus rumour grew into one of the most famous conspiracy theories in pop culture
Music's Greatest Conspiracies: Part 3 | 70
You can't believe everything you read. You can't believe everything you see online. And if some conspiracy theorists are right, you can't even trust your favourite songs.
In Part 3 of Music's Greatest Conspiracies, we take a journey through some of the music world's strangest rabbit holes. Is the standard 440 Hz tuning of modern music actually a tool for mind control? Did JonBenét Ramsey somehow
Music's Greatest Conspiracies: Part 2 | 69
Why are conspiracy theories so seductive, and why do they thrive in music culture?
In Part 2 of Music’s Great Conspiracy, we dive deep into the strangest, most persistent theories surrounding legendary artists and the forces some believe control the music industry.
From claims that Jim Morrison, Elvis Presley, Tupac Shakur, and Michael Jackson faked their deaths, to musicians who are convinced
Music's Greatest Conspiracies: Part 1 | 68
Was Mozart murdered by a jealous rival? Did Robert Johnson really sell his soul at the crossroads? Was jazz secretly weaponized by the CIA? Punk rock invented by the KGB?
This time on Uncharted, we dive headfirst into music’s most enduring, outrageous, and fascinating conspiracy theories. From ancient Rome to Cold War spycraft, from blues legends to gangsta rap, we break down why conspiracy think
Updates, Resolutions, and Conclusions to Infamous Music Crimes | 67
We’ve been brought up on tv crime shows and police procedurals…in about 45 minutes, a crime is committed, evidence gathered, suspects identified and arrested, sent to trial and either convicted or acquitted.
In real life, though, it doesn’t work that way.
When we learn of a horrific crime, it occupies the news cycle for days, weeks, and even months as the case plays out…but then, inevitably, so
The Life and Crimes of Keith Richards: Part 2 | 66
Keith Richards has survived drug busts, near‑fatal accidents, legal chaos, and decades of rock ’n’ roll excess. In Part Two of "The Times and Crimes of Keith Richards", the story continues after his infamous 1977 Toronto heroin arrest, exploring the myths, scandals, and near‑death moments that shaped his legend. From dark controversies and wild rumours to brain surgery and a "Coconut Tree", this i
The Life and Crimes of Keith Richards: Part 1 | 65
Keith Richards’ reputation for excess is legendary, but it has nearly ended his career many times. In part 1 of "The Life and Crimes of Keith Richards", we follow his journey from a blues‑obsessed kid in England to a founding member of the Rolling Stones, charting early fights, drug use, tabloid scandals, and repeated arrests that somehow never stuck.
We dig into the infamous Redlands drug raid,
Introducing "Hostile History"
Since the dawn of time, humanity has been at war. Conflict in one form or another has been part of our existence since we first walked the earth.
In this first episode of a four-part series, join military historian David Borys as we travel back in time to Iran, where we chart how a modern monarchy, which was armed, wealthy, and globally backed, lost control. On our journey, we'll be helped by
The Weirdness of Canada's Strawberry Fields and EdenFest Music Festivals | 64
In this episode of Uncharted: Crime and Mayhem in the Music Industry, we dive into the spectacular failures of two Canadian music festivals that were supposed to make history.
From Strawberry Fields in August of 1970, an event billed as "Canada’s Woodstock", to 1996's Edenfest, a 90s mega‑festival with a killer lineup and disastrous finances, we explore how ambition, poor planning, and runaway c
Rock's Worst Concert Riots and Tragedies | 63
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The Live and Crazy Times of Keith Moon | 62
Keith Moon was more than the drummer for The Who.
He was rock ’n’ roll chaos personified.
On this episode of Uncharted: Crime and Mayhem in the Music Industry, we dig through the myths and legends to tell the true story of "Moon the Loon": the pranks, the destruction, the addictions, and the raw musical genius.
From legendary onstage explosions to arrests, excess, and a tragic end, this is a d
The Once Upon a Time in Shaolin Caper | 61
What happens when a legendary hip‑hop collective, a single ultra‑exclusive album, and one of the most hated men in America collide? This is the unbelievable true story behind the most valuable piece of recorded music ever made: Wu‑Tang Clan’s "Once Upon a Time in Shaolin".
Conceived as a protest against the collapse of music’s value in the digital age, the album was recorded in secret over six ye
Kidnapped | 60
Kidnapping isn’t the first thing you associate with the music world...but it happens far more often, and far more brutally, than you might think.
In this episode of Uncharted, we explore abduction stories involving artists from Solomon Northup and Fats Waller to Frank Sinatra Jr., Duffy, and entire bands targeted by cartels. Plus...the disturbing cases where musicians became the kidnappers thems
Times the Rock' N' Roll Party Went Too Far | 59
Rock’n’roll has always thrived on rebellion, excess, and the thrill of pushing every boundary. But sometimes, the party goes so far off the rails it becomes legendary...for all the wrong reasons.
In this episode of Uncharted, we dive deep into the most infamous stories of rock-star overindulgence: from Led Zeppelin’s airborne palace of debauchery, to Keith Moon’s chaotic hotel escapades, to Queen
The Cover-Up of Kirsty MacColl's Death | 58
In December 2000, beloved British singer‑songwriter Kirsty MacColl, best known for her iconic duet with Shane MacGowan on “Fairytale of New York”, was enjoying a family vacation in Cozumel, Mexico. What should have been a peaceful day of snorkelling in a protected marine reserve instead became a tragedy.
A 31‑foot powerboat tore illegally through a clearly marked no‑go zone, Kirsty pushed her son
The Real Story Behind the Milli Vanilli Hoax | 57
We all know the punchline… but do we really know the story?
In this episode of Uncharted, we dig into how Milli Vanilli went from unstoppable pop stars... to the center of one of music’s biggest scandals in the history of music.
It’s a wild ride involving a controlling producer, a pair of ambitious young performers, and an industry that cared way more about image...and money...than honesty.
Fr
Stalkers and Music Stars Who Fear Them | 56
Stalking isn’t just an inconvenience for musicians; it’s a constant, unpredictable threat that has shaped careers, destroyed lives, and, in some cases, led to tragedy.
From eerie superfans to violent intruders, this episode of Uncharted dives into the chilling world of musicians targeted by stalkers. A dark, disturbing, and often terrifying world where fame collides with obsession. There are th
Introducing "The Ongoing History of New Music": The Rock Explainer
This is the fifth edition of an occasional series called “The Rock Explainer.” The idea is to explore the strange, unexplained, and traditional aspects of rock culture that don’t get enough attention and analysis…
In many cases, we just accept these things and don’t question them as much as we should…but if we stop for just a second and cock a quizzical eyebrow and actually ask the question, th
Introducing "Haunted Canada at The Briars Resort"
Whispers echo through the halls of this 1840 resort and not every footstep belongs to the living. The Briars Resort and Spa in Georgina, Ontario is a beautiful location for a Christmas getaway and a perfect place to savour what the season has to offer.
It is also a fabulous go-to destination if you wish to experience unexplained phenomena or to perhaps see a ghost or two.
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How Owsley Stanley’s LSD Changed Music Part 2 | 55
In part 2 of "How Owsley Stanley's LSD Changed Music", we dive deeper into the extraordinary story of how Owsley's homemade LSD shaped the sound and culture of an entire generation.
From fueling the psychedelic revolution that transformed The Beatles, The Beach Boys, and Jimi Hendrix, to bankrolling the Grateful Dead’s legendary audio experiments... Owsley’s influence went far beyond drugs.
H
How Owsley Stanley’s LSD Changed Music Part 1 | 54
What happens when one man changes not just how we hear music...but the way we experience it?
Meet Augustus Owsley Stanley III...also known as “Bear.” He wasn’t just the Grateful Dead’s sound engineer; he was the underground chemist who produced millions of doses of LSD, fueling the psychedelic revolution of the 1960s and beyond.
Owsley’s obsession with purity...in concert sound, and pure acid..
The Crimes of Chuck Berry | 53
Chuck Berry is known as the “Godfather of Rock’N’Roll”
John Lennon, Paul McCartney, everyone in the Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan, The Beach Boys, and AC/DC have been very vocal about how berry influenced them…he was rock’s first guitar hero, and he was among the first group of musicians to be inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame.
But if we dig into his life, we’ll find that he
Gigs for Dictators, Oligarchs, and Criminals | 52
From Nelly Furtado’s million-dollar gig for the Gaddafi family to Beyoncé, Mariah Carey, and Jennifer Lopez entertaining corrupt regimes...why are some of the largest global music superstars performing private shows for some of the world’s most notorious figures?
Some artists were duped, others donated their fees, and a few embraced the payday...all while dealing with the moral complexities of
The Rap Sheet of R. Kelly | 51
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The Miami Showband Massacre | 50
The 1970s were a dangerous time in Ireland. An era known as “The Troubles” began in the late 1960s. It was protestants vs. Catholics, British loyalists against Irish unionists, the British army vs. the IRA, the UDA, and other groups…
There were bombings, assassinations, guerrilla campaigns, and roaming paramilitary groups, both official and unofficial.
It saw civil disobedience, riots, mass prot
Dave Navarro: A Witness to Murder | 49
Imagine being David, a 15-year-old kid growing up in Southern California. You’re already typically confused because, well, you’re 15. You’re an only child, and your mom and dad have divorced, resulting in a joint custody situation that adds to your confusion. Your mom is dating again. Her current boyfriend doesn’t seem to be a good dude…your only solace is music…
Then, one morning in late Februar
Morris Levy’s: Music’s Most Mobbed-Up Man, Part 2 | 48
The influence of organized crime extends everywhere…drugs, loan-sharking, protection rackets, shakedowns, gambling, prostitution, money laundering, waste disposal—and the music industry.
It’s not something we hear about so much anymore…but in the 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s, it was very much a thing…and if you were operating in the music business during those decades, you would have come across Morri
Morris Levy: Music’s Most Mobbed-Up Man, Part 1 | 47
There are all kinds of shady and dangerous creatures lurking in the music industry. Since about the mid-20th century, the mob has found ways to extract money by getting involved in record labels, radio stations, artist management, and live music venues.
Although things aren’t what they used to be, the mob’s involvement played a key part in the development of the music industry for decades.
One o
The Life and Crazy Times of Ozzy Osbourne | 46
You don’t get much more Rock Star than Ozzy Osbourne. Through more than 50 years, his wild persona and crazy behaviour not only made him an icon of rock 'n' roll, but also a larger-than-life cultural figure popular with three or four generations. Given the abuse that he inflicted upon himself, it’s a miracle that he made it to age 76.
On this edition of Uncharted, we’re going to trace the insani
Green Day's Cigarettes and Valentines Stolen Album Caper | 45
Theft is rampant in the music world, and it takes many forms. Musicians regularly deal with stolen gear…guitars disappearing from stages, rehearsal spaces being robbed, or entire vans being emptied. These losses hurt, but they’re tangible…physical items taken by
force or opportunity.
Then there’s the more invisible kind of theft…the kind that bleeds artists
financially. Fraud, embezzlement, and d
The East-Coast West-Coast Hip-Hop War | 44
Just after midnight on March 9, 1997, one of the greatest rappers of all time, Notorious B.I.G left for a party in the Hollywood Hills.
Tensions were high, he felt he was in enemy territory because six months earlier Tupac Shakur had died in a drive-by shooting on a Las Vegas street and many blamed him.
The two had been embroiled in a bicoastal feud that cost many their lives.
That night a man
Missing and Presumed Dead | 43
Before the internet, it was reasonably easy to just disappear. Get a fake ID, leave the country with some cash, and you were gone.
These kinds of mysteries can also be found in the world of music; artists who disappear without a trace…and I’m not talking about musicians who retired and then become recluses…there are plenty of those.
We haven’t seen much of Steve Perry since he left Journey…he’s
The History of Ticket Scalping | 42
Getting your hands on a concert ticket can be a difficult (if not impossible) task...beyond the cost (which can be substantial), there are all the hoops one must jump through to secure a ticket.
You must be computer literate, you need to be at your computer, ready to go when the appointed on-sale time arrives, and you must be prepared to jockey for position in the queue with other fans who are no
Grand Theft Music | 41
The music industry isn’t exactly the most moral or law-abiding place, either…if you know where to look, you’ll find crime all over the place.
We’ve tackled this topic before…episode 4 of this podcast dealt with the mysterious disappearance of $200,000 of Led Zeppelin’s money from a hotel safety deposit box…there was the time when Joe Strummer and Topper Headon from the clash were jailed for steal
A Buffet of Musical Murders | 40
On the evening of February 25, 1682, Alessandro Stradella was stabbed to death in a square in genoa, Italy…Stradella was a classical composer of some renown…it appears he was killed by three brothers looking to avenge the honour of their sister…and when the knives were put away, Stradella became the first documented case of the murder of a professional musician.
Fortunately, the purposeful killi
The Insane Story of Louie Louie | 39
This is a show about censorship…wait, wait!...don’t
run away…i know that can be a very touchy subject and once the arguments get started, all the grey areas fade away, everyone ends up in a big fight, and needless to say, the party breaks up.
Let try this from a different angle…there is an area
of study i’m trying to promote called “stupid history”…learning about the past doesn’t have to be abou
Depeche Mode and the Debauched Devotional Tour | 38
I once had a conversation with someone about the craziest tours in the history of music…the usual names came up.
The who trashing hotel rooms…led zeppelin’s tours with their private jet, groupies, and tons of drugs…that time in Atlanta when Ozzy drank himself into oblivion, passed out in the wrong hotel room for 24 hours, and missed a show as a result.
In 1976, ZZ Top tried to take the entire
The Sudden Death of Taylor Hawkins | 37
It’s happening with increasing frequency…we’re doom-scrolling, and we see the message…we wake up to read the news…we get a text from a friend…or we turn on the radio and hear what happened…another rock star has died…
This always comes as a shock…it’s mitigated somewhat if the rock star in question is older or has known health or substance issues…but when it’s someone young or seemingly healthy,
Concert Terrorism 2: The Route 91 Massacre | 36
When you go to a concert or attend a festival, you have every right to expect to be reasonably safe…there’s security…there’s inevitably a police presence…and EMS people are standing by with their medical tents and ambulances.
In the last 25 years, security has stepped up…there are bag searches, pat-downs, and maybe even drug-sniffing dogs and magnetometers…there is also greater attention paid to e
Sid Vicious and Questions About the Murder of Nancy Spungen | 35
The Chelsea Hotel sits at 222 West 23rd Street in Manhattan…since it was completed in 1884, the place has been a hangout for some very colourful characters…most were New York eccentrics and bohemians who needed a place to live…but it also attracted some famous people.
At one point or another, it was home to sci-fi writer Arthur C. Clarke who wrote a big chunk of “2001: A Space Odyssey” in his room
The Music Pirates | 34
It’s right there…point four on the text downloaded to Moses’ tablet: “thou shalt not steal” …if you didn’t acquire something legally and morally, then it’s not yours and you can’t just take it…but humans being a thieving species, we need that spelled out in our religious texts and legal codes.
Still, we steal a lot…money, food, clothing, cars, mobile phones, alcohol, drugs, jewelry, horses, razor
Introducing: A Most Audacious Heist - Shoot For The Moon | 01
It’s a summer night in 1998. Vienna, Austria. And petty thief Daniel Blanchard is about to carry out the heist of a lifetime. Stealing a crown jewel. The last remaining diamond Sisi Star.
His plan? A daring night-time parachute jump.
Daniel is no ordinary thief. His heists are ingenious, meticulously planned; his escapes from the law defy belief. And Daniel knows that if he can get his hands on th
Music's Unsolved Murders | 33
TV has conditioned us to believe that crimes can be solved in less than an hour…a detective or two (and maybe even a whole team) is assigned to a single case, and they somehow manage to solve it over 60 minutes—43, if you deduct commercial time.
That’s obviously not how it works in the real world…yes, some cases are solved quickly, but others take days, weeks, months, and even years…and then there
A Compendium of Bizarre Rock Crimes | 32
The world of rock’n’roll can be very, very strange…it’s loaded with strange creatures: performers, managers, fans, and various hangers-on…people get into the scene because there are (allegedly) no rules and rebellious bad behaviour isn’t just tolerated, it’s encouraged…
There’s a sense in many quarters that anything goes and that the conventions of society and the law just seem to don’t apply…if y
The Impressive Arrest Record of The Rolling Stones | 31
We’re largely immune to most the craziness that rock starts get up to…arrested for drugs?...yawn…got into a bar fight?...what else is new?...a DUI?...what, another one?
There is a red line…anything to do with any kind of sexual assault is still properly greeted with revulsion…murder is still considered a bad thing…and if pedophilia is involved, there is no coming back from that.
But once upon a ti
Haunted Canada | Krampus
The holiday season is upon us and one questions is always present.
Have you been naughty or nice? Depending on your answer you'll either be rewarded or you'll find a much more frightening fate will be upon you, and no, it's not a lump of coal.
For centuries, disobedient children in Austria and other Alpine countries have faced a truly terrifying Christmas consequence for their misbehavior — a drea
The Strange Life and Legendary Death of Robert Johnson | 30
According to myths around the world, the devil is always looking for more souls…this practice isn’t anywhere in the bible, but there are plenty of accounts in other religions, literature, and art.
For example, Dante’s “ The Divine Comedy, “ written in the 14th century, riffs on this concept.
Other stories involve the devil and demons seeking humans to give up their souls in exchange for riches, fa
Untold Stories of John Lennon's Murder | 29
If you were around in December 1980, you probably remember where you were and how you felt when you heard that John Lennon had been murdered…it was unbelievable, inconceivable, that someone would kill not just a Beatle but a man who was famous for promoting love and peace around the world.
On the surface, Lennon died at the hands of a disturbed, depressed fan who hoped to achieve immortality by sn
The Truth About the 27 Club | 28
The number “27” occupies an odd place in rock history…it’s the age when rock stars die—or so the story goes…and, if i’m honest, it does come up quite a bit…there are books on the subject, documentaries, and more.
The age of “27” has an eerie hold over popular culture…even casual music fans think that this is when so many rock stars have died…given the ubiquity of the concept of “the 27 club” has,
Introducing... Haunted Canada
When Nadine Bailey was 7 years old she woke up terrified of dark figures looming at the end of her bed and an eerie presence all around her. From then on every night was the same, she was visited by phantom-like shadows and no matter where she went, the ghostly encounters followed her. Ever since that moment, hauntings, spirits and the unexplained have consumed her entire life and for the past 20
The Station Nightclub | 27
When you go to a big, loud rock show, you want a spectacle…lights, lasers, special effects, and, if all goes well, lots of pyro…flames, explosions, smoke bombs—they all add to the theatricality of it all.
But if you’re going to blow stuff up and have open flames onstage, you gotta be careful…not only do you have to abide by health and safety regulations, local laws, and local building codes, you h
The Randy Rhoads-Travis Barker Plane Crashes | 26
What do Buddy Holly, the Big Bopper, Ritchie Valens, patsy cline, Jim Croce, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Ricky Nelson, and Stevie Ray Vaughn have in common? ...they all died when the private aircraft in which they were flying crashed.
Holly, the Big Bopper, and Valens were on a single-engine six-seater Beechcraft bonanza when it went down in bad weather in an Iowa cornfield in February 1959…Cline and two oth
Lou Pearlman and the Boy Band Ponzi Scam | 25
The 1920s were a time when people were after easy money…people flocked to the stock market, buying up shares in small companies with borrowed money…and for a while, returns were good.
But this go-go atmosphere also attracted swindlers and con artists…Carlo was one of them…he arrived in the U.S. From Italy in 1903 with $2.50 in his pocket…he’d boarded the ship with more, but Carlo had lost most of
Concert Terrorism: The Bataclan massacre and the Manchester Arena bombing | 24
You would think that going to a concert would be a safe thing for everyone…first, you have thousands of like-minded people looking to have a good time…no one sets out to ruin the evening for everyone else…you paid good money for your tickets and you’ve waited a long time for this night to come.
Second, there’s security everywhere…the last thing an artist, a promoter, or a venue wants is there to
Beware the Help: People Who Betrayed Rock Stars | 23
When you’re a rock star, life can be very busy…there are songs to write, rehearsals to attend, albums to record, promotional appearances to make, interviews to be conducted, and tours to organize and execute…there’s often not a lot of free time.
Maybe you live in a large house or an estate… you might have multiple pied-de-terres around the planet: a home base, a vacation spot or two, and some cond
The Strange Ballad of Doc McGhee | 22
On August 6, 1989, a chartered 757 nicknamed “The Magic Bus” took off bound for the USSR…on board were Motley Crue, Bon Jovi, The Scorpions, Skid Row, Ozzy Osbourne, Cinderella, and a few others…
It was the dying days of the soviet union…but other than the communist hardliners, few people were sad about that…Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the USSR, had ushered in the era of glasnost and per
The Great American Payola $candal Part 2 | 21
In 1960, after months of testimony and investigation, it was made illegal for anyone to bribe a radio station or any of its employees to play a record…payola was forbidden under punishment of jail time and a fine of up to $10,000…
This, it was hoped, would keep the marketplace even and fair and no one—not a label, an artist, or anyone promoting that artist—would be able to jump the queue to get a
The Great American Payola $candal Part 1 | 20
In a fair and just universe, we would live in a meritocracy…the best and most talented would naturally rise to the top and be properly recognized and compensated for their contributions to humanity…yeah, nice idea, but…
We’d like to think that music operates this way…the best and the brightest naturally have their songs heard and become popular because, well, they’re good…these artists have hit re
Introducing... Dark Poutine | The Quakers and The Killers: The Murder of Peter Lazier
Episode 294: On the evening of December 21, 1883, near Bloomfield, Ontario, visitor Peter Lazier was murdered by two intruders at the farmhouse of Quakers Gilbert and Margaret Jones. The community, deeply affected, quickly organized a search. They traced footprints in the snow, leading to Joseph Thomset and the Lowder family's homes near West Lake. By the next day, Joseph Thomset and brothers Davi
The Mysterious Death of Brian Jones | 19
In 1969, the Rolling Stones were about to enter their imperial phase, a time in their career where everything they did seemed to go right…they were on their way to being the biggest rock band in the world…
In December 1968, they released “Beggar’s Banquet,” their biggest-selling album so far…work had started on “Let It Bleed,” another record that would become a classic…that would eventually be fol
Unscrupulous Managers | 18
If you’re an artist and things are working out well, there will come a time when you need a manager…you need someone to take care of the business end of things while you focus on the music…that’s when you need a manager…
A manager does everything from booking gigs to devising career strategies… which includes promotion and marketing, networking, and conducting any negotiations on your behalf…and t
Introducing... Deadman's Curse Season 2
In 1931, a larger than life prospector, in search of Slumach’s legendary lost gold mine goes missing in the wilderness of British Columbia.
In this episode, we retrace the epic search and rescue efforts that went into looking for the missing prospector as well potential clues left behind at his campsite, that point to an even bigger mystery of what happened to Volcanic Brown?
Host:
Kru Williams
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Phil Spector and the death of Lana Clarkson | 17
Phil Spector was one of the most successful record producers and songwriters of the 1960s and 70s…he was a boy genius, a millionaire many times over by the time he was 21…
He was the first to use the recording studio as an instrument…he called his recording style “wall of sound,” music that was densely layered and jumped out of am radio speakers like nothing else…
His favourite collection of stud
The Radiohead Stage Collapse | 16
The very last thing an artist or a promoter or owner of a venue wants is for someone to get hurt—or worse--at a concert…but it does happen…
There are always stories about bad behaviour or unexpected crowd dynamics… Altamont in 1969, The Who crowd crush in 1979, Woodstock 99, the nine dead during Pearl Jam’s set at the Roskilde Festival in 2000, the deaths at the Astroworld Festival in 2021, and th
Rock and Roll Predators | 15
There are monsters who walk among us, people who prey on the young and vulnerable…and they have always been out there and in all walks of life…
John Wayne Gacy hired himself out as a clown for parties…it was later discovered that he raped, tortured, and murdered at least 33 boys and young men…26 bodies were found in the crawl space under his home near Chicago…
Robert Anderson was the sports physic
The Charles Manson Music Nightmare | 14
The Manson family murders are among the most famous crimes in American history…their actions have been documented over and over and over…this program will not be a recitation of what happened…instead, we’re going to look specifically at how music figures into this story, before, during, and after these horrific events…music had a much bigger part in the murders than most people realize…
This is a
The Cults of Rock | 13
Since homo sapiens gained consciousness and self-awareness, we’ve been asking some big questions…what does it all mean?... What’s the purpose of existence?... Is there something more to life and the universe than what I can see?...
This has led us down all kinds of spiritual journeys and rabbit holes…for billions, this means turning to religion…but what if traditional spirituality and beliefs don’
The Ever-Popular Kurt-Cobain-Was-Murdered Conspiracy | 12
When something bad happens, we want to know why…the weirder and badder the event, the more we need to know…
It can’t possibly be random…someone needs to be responsible and held accountable…someone needs to be blamed…and there had better not be any loose ends…
Certain segments of the population have always been suspicious of the official story…forget the simplest of most logical explanation…these a
Introducing... Crime Beat | Out of the dark
In the summer of 2006, a young Calgary woman was on top of the world. She had a supportive family, amazing friends and a great job. But life as she knew it came to an abrupt stop in the middle of the night on August 6, 2006. In this episode, Global News senior crime reporter Nancy Hixt shares details of a violent attack- a story that’s every woman’s worst fear.
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The Truth About the Rolling Stones and Altamont | 11
By 1965, change was in the air…a new generation of young people were coming of age and they did not want what their parents did…theirs was the counter-culture, a rebellion and repudiation of the status quo…and for a while it was all peace and love—or at least it pretended to…
Yes, we had the “summer of love” in 1967…the Beatles sang “all you need is love”…John Lennon asked everyone to “give peace
Black Metal, Death Metal | 10
Metal is one of the most extreme forms of music ever invented…once you’re inside this tent, you quickly realize that the deeper you go, the more intense the music becomes as people compete to see who can make the heaviest music in the universe…
There are genres with names like power metal, speed metal, thrash, pirate metal, gothic metal, industrial metal, and metal core…
Soon you encounter death
The Mysterious Disappearance of Richey Edwards | 9
It’s hard to disappear…with all the surveillance tools out there and digital smog we leave behind, it’s almost impossible to vanish without a trace…yet it happens…
We still haven’t found Amelia Earhart who has been missing since 1937 when she tried to fly around the world…we don’t know what became of DB Cooper, the hijacker who in 1971 bailed out of a plane somewhere in the pacific northwest with
Bjork's Stalker - The Acid Bomber | 8
How many times have you or heard someone say “i’m obsessed with [whatever]”…you’re trying to say that there’s something of which you can’t get enough…it could be anything from a flavour of ice cream to a reality TV show…it’s usually just hyperbole and exaggeration…
But if we get clinical, obsession can be a form of mental illness…we open up the psychology textbooks, we learn that a true obsession
The Linkin Park Cyberstalker | 7
There have been many studies into the different types of music fans…basically, they can be broken down into four types…
At the bottom of the pyramid are people who aren’t fans at all…they don’t like you or don’t care about you…they may not even know who you are…so for the purposes of this discussion, they don’t matter…
The next level are casual fans…they sort of like you or your music, but they ca
Bob Marley Must Die | 6
Music can be a powerful motivator…not just for individuals, either…if the message is strong and people are searching for truth, music can transform entire communities and countries around the planet…and its effects can long outlive its creator, inspiring people to action for decades…
Bob Marley was one of those creators…not only can his music be heard in virtually every country, but his image is e
The Satanic Panic | 5
When rock music appeared in the 1950s, a lot of people were frightened…all this dancing and gyrating and hootin’ and hollerin’ was labeled “the devil’s music”…it beckoned youth down a dangerous path towards immorality and destruction…
It encouraged disrespect of parents and elders…it spat in the face of strong traditional values…and this music could only lead to a rise in godlessness, which, of co
