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 ...
17 Sep 202436min
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 ...
3 Sep 202434min
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 w...
20 Aug 202434min
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 tim...
6 Aug 202438min
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…ye...
23 Jul 202441min
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, de...
16 Jul 20241h 3min
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 w...
9 Jul 202441min
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...
26 Jun 202439min
