When a musician dies its normally the end of the story, with Gram Parsons it’s where the story starts.
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72: Big Bands, Small Planes, and The Missing Leader
During the Second World War, everybody did their part. Even the most famous of people. Alfred Hitchcock made pro-allied propaganda films, French actress Josephine Baker was a part of the French resistance, and James Doohan or Scotty from Star Trek stormed the beaches of Normandy on D-Day in 1944. It wasn’t just the film… Continue reading 72: Big Bands, Small Planes, and The Missing Leader
32: Cars, Conspiracies, and Not Filling Potential.
When it comes to Texas musicians they always seem to pass away before their time. Buddy Holly and Stevie Ray Vaughan both went before they reached their peak. Their tragedies were straightforward in terms of their untimely demise. However, there was another musician from Texas who had a mysterious death that still hasn’t been cleared… Continue reading 32: Cars, Conspiracies, and Not Filling Potential.
31: Disc Jockeys, Congress, and Bribery
Congratulations! Your band has just signed a record deal. You have recorded a single and now you need the radio to take notice among the thousands of other that are sent to them every week. Your manager gives you a wink and says, “Leave it to me”. Your manager will head to the radio station… Continue reading 31: Disc Jockeys, Congress, and Bribery
5: The Killer, The King, and a Gun Obsession
Jerry Lee Lewis has never been away from controversy. All the different stories about him could be a blog itself. For instance, upon arriving in the UK for his first tour he brought along his 13-year-old cousin, who happened to be his wife. Or the fact he’s been married SEVEN times. He has been accused… Continue reading 5: The Killer, The King, and a Gun Obsession