Sublime is a 90s Ska-Punk band from California that made it big with songs like Santeria, Doin' Time, and What I Got - all featured on their self titled third album. It would prove to be their last, when singer Bradley Nowell died tragically at 28 while on tour only 2 months before the release of the album. Today we learn about the history of Ska, Sublime's history, and Bradley's passing. 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://onthemixpodcast.wordpress.com/blog/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onthemixpodcast/ Become a supporter!: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/on-the-mix/support Donation/Tip: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/onthemixpodcast

Famed country star Jerry Lee Lewis was at the height of his career in the 50s with his hit song "Great Balls of Fire", captivating the youth with the wild way he flailed on his piano. While he was living it up as a rock n roll star with the likes of Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley, his private life was the cause of much speculation in tabloid chatter. He had seven wives, was accused of bigamy and was abusive, married his 13 year old cousin, and has two wives that died under mysterious circumstances on his watch. We dive into at all of this and more. 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://onthemixpodcast.wordpress.com/blog/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onthemixpodcast/ Become a supporter!: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/on-the-mix/support Donation/Tip: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/onthemixpodcast

Maureen Cox was like any other teenage girl in Liverpool. The height of Beatlemania in their home country made then a national treasure in the early 60s. She was only 18 years old when she became pregnant with Ringo Starr's first child and married him not long after. From infidelity with another Beatle to enduring physical assault from frenzied fangirls, Maureen's story has been overshadowed for decades. Today, we tell her 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://onthemixpodcast.wordpress.com/blog/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onthemixpodcast/ Become a supporter!: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/on-the-mix/support Donation/Tip: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/onthemixpodcast

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 rise to fame, what happened during this assassination attempt, and what came about his life after. 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://onthemixpodcast.wordpress.com/blog/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onthemixpodcast/ Become a supporter!: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/on-the-mix/support Donation/Tip: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/onthemixpodcast

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 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://onthemixpodcast.wordpress.com/blog/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onthemixpodcast/ Become a supporter!: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/on-the-mix/support Donation/Tip: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/onthemixpodcast

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 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://onthemixpodcast.wordpress.com/blog/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onthemixpodcast/ Become a supporter!: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/on-the-mix/support Donation/Tip: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/onthemixpodcast

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, and the details of his death. 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://onthemixpodcast.wordpress.com/blog/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onthemixpodcast/ Become a supporter!: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/on-the-mix/support Donation/Tip: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/onthemixpodcast

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. 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://onthemixpodcast.wordpress.com/blog/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onthemixpodcast/ Become a supporter!: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/on-the-mix/support Donation/Tip: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/onthemixpodcast

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://onthemixpodcast.wordpress.com/blog/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onthemixpodcast/ Become a supporter!: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/on-the-mix/support Donation/Tip: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/onthemixpodcast

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://onthemixpodcast.wordpress.com/blog/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onthemixpodcast/ Become a supporter!: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/on-the-mix/support Donation/Tip: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/onthemixpodcast