R. Kelly openly groomed teenage victims while on trial for child pornography – a trial based on sex tapes that were once sold at Tower Records. He wrote a song designed to help Michael Jackson turn attention away from his own troubling allegations, and he wrote that song while he was illegally married to a 15-year old. That marriage eventually brought about ... Show More
Jan 12
The New York Dolls: Born to Lose, Lipstick Killers, and R&B in Four-inch Heels
The New York Dolls were one of the greatest rock ‘n’ roll bands of all time. They came to life when their hometown of New York City was coming apart at the seams in the midst of rising murder, rape and burglary rates. Their drummer drowned. Their bassist was nearly murdered. Thei ... Show More
41m 19s
Jan 9
Chet Baker: Heroin, Romance, Missing Teeth and the James Dean of Jazz
Chet Baker, with his natural talent, unique voice and beautiful looks was known as “the James Dean of Jazz.” He was also a savage junkie and part time criminal. A one of a kind musician, his soft singing style and romantic playing enraptured Hollywood, the jazz world, and Europe. ... Show More
39m 29s
Nov 2023
Episode 323 - The Murder of Marvin Gaye ft. Disgraceland
The 1984 murder of one of Motown’s biggest stars – at the hands of his abusive, alcoholic, cross-dressing Pentecostal-preacher father – stunned the industry. But despite the media frenzy, almost no justice was served…In this episode we look at Gaye’s life story, drawing a line fr ... Show More
1h 7m
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