ROOTS Music History Podcast

🎵🎵In the last episode of Roots Music History, I gave you a short introduction to John Denver. We talked about his childhood and how he got into flying and music. In today's episode - we deep dive. Or should I say - nose dive? Into that fateful day and everything that led up to it when on October 12, 1997, John Denver took his final flight. Fair warning - some of these details may surprise you...and even anger you.🎵🎵Important Da...

🎵🎵🎶 Roots Music History | Music Journalist & YouTube Podcaster 🎶🎸Stories of Divine Music Intervention 🎸*Member of the US Press Association* 🇺🇸On ROOTS, we dig up the roots that grew your favorite music. Through hours of research, reading old newspapers, and deep diving into various interviews, we are here to give you the real, un-filtered story.✅buymeacoffee.com/rootsmusic✅ General Merchandise Store👉https://www.youtube...

🎵🎵🎶 Roots Music History | Music Journalist & YouTube Podcaster 🎶🎸Stories of Divine Music Intervention 🎸*Member of the US Press Association* 🇺🇸On ROOTS, we dig up the roots that grew your favorite music. Through hours of research, reading old newspapers, and deep diving into various interviews, we are here to give you the real, un-filtered story.✅buymeacoffee.com/rootsmusic✅ General Merchandise Store👉https://www.youtube...

🎵You may have noticed one song making more than one appearance at Donald Trump's Inauguration on January 20, 2025. The Battle Hymn of the Republic was sung at his inaugural ceremony and was also the song he danced to at his Inaugural Balls. This isn't the first time Donald Trump has chosen a powerful tune to accompany his event(s). But what is the full story behind the Battle Hymn of the Republic? The history goes back muc...

🎵Patsy Cline's Tragic Story and Inspiring Career🎵 🎶 Roots Music History | Music Journalist & YouTube Podcaster 🎶 🎸Stories of Divine Music Intervention 🎸 *Member of the US Press Association* 🇺🇸 On ROOTS, we dig up the roots that grew your favorite music. Through hours of research, reading old newspapers, and deep diving into various interviews, we are here to give you the real, un-filtered story. ✅buymeacoffee.com/...

🎵The song Ave Maria has transcended centuries to become a cultural and spiritual touchstone, making it one of my favorite stories in Music History & History in the Making. From its beginnings as a humble prayer to its evolution into a global symbol of devotion, hope, and beauty, Ave Maria has touched countless lives, bringing solace in moments of sorrow and joy in times of celebration. Indeed, Ave Maria is more than just a so...

🎵🎵 🎶 Roots Music History | Music Journalist & YouTube Podcaster 🎶 🎸Stories of Divine Music Intervention 🎸 *Member of the US Press Association* 🇺🇸 On ROOTS, we dig up the roots that grew your favorite music. Through hours of research, reading old newspapers, and deep diving into various interviews, we are here to give you the real, un-filtered story. ✅buymeacoffee.com/rootsmusic ✅ General Merchandise Store 👉https...

🎵Is Taylor Swift a Sociopath? Let's do a deep dive.🎵 🎶 Roots Music History | Music Journalist & YouTube Podcaster 🎶 🎸Stories of Divine Music Intervention 🎸 *Member of the US Press Association* 🇺🇸 On ROOTS, we dig up the roots that grew your favorite music. Through hours of research, reading old newspapers, and deep diving into various interviews, we are here to give you the real, un-filtered story. ✅buymeacoffee.c...

🎵Frank Sinatra, one of the most iconic figures in American music and entertainment, was renowned for his smooth voice, charisma, and lengthy career that spanned over five decades. Born in Hoboken, New Jersey, in 1915, Sinatra became a global sensation in the 1940s and 1950s with hits like "My Way" and "New York, New York." However, his legacy was not without controversy. Sinatra was rumored to have had connect...

🎵The idea that the mafia controls or has controlled the music business is rooted in a combination of historical connections, payola scandals (which we will discuss more in detail), and (what I would describe) as the cash-focused ambiguity of the entertainment business overall. In today’s episode we are deep diving into the roots of these three primary pillars – looking at their historical significance as well as their possible c...

🎵Today, we're diving into the darker side of one of the most iconic events in the world—Burning Man. Known for its radical self-expression and artistic freedom, Burning Man draws thousands to the Nevada desert each year. But behind the vibrant art installations and community spirit, there's a complex and dark history that no one really talks about.🎵 🎶 Roots Music History | Music Journalist & YouTube Podcaster 🎶 �...

🎵In the high-stakes world of the music industry, few figures have wielded as much influence—or stirred as much controversy—as Irving Azoff. For over five decades, Azoff has been at the epicenter of the entertainment business, managing some of the biggest names in rock and pop, from the Eagles to Fleetwood Mac. His rise to power is a story of relentless ambition, fierce loyalty, and a business acumen that has both shaped and shake...

🎵The death of Jim Morrison and truth about how he died (or if he even did) has been controversial and suspicious from the very beginning. From the possible lies his girlfriend, Pamela, told the US embassy and French authorities to the random sightings of Jim in Tibet/Australia following his very private "death" - it begs the question.....How did the lead singer of the rock and roll band The Doors really die? Or did he? ...

🎵The sad, spiritual truth that inspired George Harrison to write one of the greatest rock and roll songs "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" from The Beatles White Album is far more complex than you think. Despite the complexities of the spiritual self-realization going on with George Harrison from 1965-1968, the song is pure and simple and highlights the sad truths that result when we do not embrace love.🎵 👉Link to Buddy...

🎵I've been fascinated by Janis Joplin for a while. Maybe fascinated isn't the right word....but, perplexed. I've yearned to understand her...psychoanalyze her if you will... and understand how someone like her could come out with a rendition of Ball & Chain and Me and Bobby McGee that just hits people in their souls right where it hurts. A common reaction I get when I mention Sam Andrews or Janis Joplin from folks...

🎵After a massively successful career in his 20s and 30s, Phil's downward spirals started to become worse and worse as he progressed through his life. Everything came to a head for him on February 3rd, 2003 when he brought home a beautiful hollywood actress and hostess from the House of Blues in LA. His driver that night reported dropping them off at his castle around 3AM. Then, shortly after 5AM, he heard a gunshot and saw Ph...

🎵Phil Spector was 100% the most disturbed music producer in history. Many may recognize his name from his infamous murder trial after he killed a beautiful woman named Lana in his mansion in Hollywood. But who was Phil Spector and what disturbing red flags were present in his peak years as a music producer for some of the top talent in the world??? (Including but not limited to The Beatles, John Lennon, George Harrison & many...

🎵There's one very important man who entered Leo Fender's life in 1948. It wasn't until years later that Divine Music Intervention struck and brought Forrest White back into Leo Fender's life a 2nd time. Leo didn't know how badly he needed Forrest, but Forrest ended up being one of the greatest things to happen to the Fender Electric Instruments Company. Forrest's journey didn't end with the purchase by...