Lyrics Of Their Life - The Music Biography Podcast

In this episode we explore the story of Indigenous Australian rapper and rising pop sensation, The Kid Laroi known for his hit songs Without You and Stay. As we delve into where he came from, his life growing up, the story's behind his music and where the talented 18 year old is headed. This episode was written, researched, narrated, edited and produced by Adam Hampton. If you enjoyed this episode...

In this bonus episode we take an in depth look into the recent tragedy that occurred at the Astroworld Festival held in Houston, Texas on the 5th of November 2021. Where sadly 10 concert goers have now lost their lives with many more injured. In this episode we examine Travis Scott and event organiser Live Nation's role in this disaster, we hear first hand accounts from those that attended, we ana...

In this special episode we take a look at Britney Spears emotional battle with her father Jamie Spears and the conservatorship that saw her lose the rights to her $81 million dollar estate and her personal freedoms for almost 14 years. We discuss how Britney was put under this restrictive court order, what it took to beat it, what Britney has been doing since to celebrate her freedom and what she...

Known for their huge hit "My Sharona", we ask the question what ever happened to The Knack? In this episode we take a look at how Doug Fieger led his band to the top only for it all to come crashing down. What actually caused The Knack to fade off in the music industry and where did all the band members end up? Enjoy! This episode was written, researched, narrated, edited and produced by Adam Hamp...

On this episode of Where Are They Now? We delve into the story of Toni Basil known best for her number 1 worldwide hit Mickey! As we take a look at how Toni became a performer, her pom pom waving hit song Mickey, where she went after her solo career fell apart and where she is today. Enjoy! This episode was written, researched, narrated, edited and produced by Adam Hampton. If you enjoyed this epi...

Were back with this brand new installment of the Robert Johnson story as we take a look at Robert's life on the road alongside Johnny Shines and Honeyboy, the interesting story's behind Robert's only 2 recording sessions where he produced tracks like Crossroads, Love In Vain, Preachin' Blues and many more as we take an in depth look at the meaning behind these tracks, the relationships he shared a...

In this episode we delve into one of the most haunting and mysterious story's in music history as we go in depth surrounding the origins of Robert Johnson. Raised in the Delta/Mississippi region in the early 1900's filled with racism, paranoia and hard times working in the fields. How did an amateur musician seemingly become a pro blues musician overnight? Did he in fact sell his soul to the devil...

You may remember him as the "singer who already blew his shot". But this is one story that you just can't miss. In this incredible episode we go on an inspiring journey through the life so far of Mike Posner from his early days raised in Detroit to his first major shot at fame with the hit song Cooler Than Me only for his hopes and dreams to be shattered after losing his desire for stardom, battli...

In this episode we delve into one of music’s biggest tragedy’s that came to be known as “The Day The Music Died”. From their childhood days to the heights of their young careers we explore what life was like for Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and Jiles Perry Richardson Jr aka The Big Bopper before their promising careers were cut short while travelling via a charter plane during the cold, windy, wint...

In this 1 Year Anniversary Special, we celebrate Lyrics Of Their Life Podcast turning 1 year old after launching this time last year with the Freddie Mercury episode. We also take a look at the latest news regarding Britney Spears, Iggy Azalea, Halsey and all the latest charts and releases including my album of the week. Plus I reveal when the second half of Season 2 returns. Enjoy. This episode w...

In this final installment of the Lady Gaga story, we explore the albums Joanne, Chromatica and Cheek To Cheek featuring Tony Bennett as well as Gaga's struggles with relationships, alcohol and mental health, her mighty performance at the Super Bowl half time show, her award winning acting roles including her emotional speech at the Oscars for the award winning song Shallow from A Star Is Born and...

In this episode featuring Lady Gaga. We explore the second chapter of the life, music and career of Lady Gaga beginning with the award winning Born This Way album, we learn about her alter ego Joe Calderone, her struggles with Fibromyalgia, her relationship with Taylor Kinney and the critically panned Artpop album. Included are the stories behind songs such as Born This Way, Applause, Edge Of Glor...

This week is the story of the controversial modern day icon Lady Gaga. In Part 1 we take an in depth look into the childhood of Stefani Germanotta aka Lady Gaga, what music or musicians influenced her to dream of being a star and what were the key moments that shaped her vision as an artist and as a role model to her little monsters (fans). We take a look at many of her most memorable moments from...

This week on the Weekly Mews, P!nk becomes an icon at the Billboard awards, Cody Simpson chases his childhood dream to reach the Olympics, Halsey announces she's pregnant with her first child, The Weeknd finally gets the credit he deserves at the Billboard and I Heart Radio awards and all the latest releases including my album of the week, Olivia Rodrigo's chart domination and I reveal who's up ne...

This week I bring you the story of Dominic Harrison aka YUNGBLUD as we follow his journey from a cheeky, outspoken and misunderstood boy from Doncaster in the North of England to becoming a leader of a youth movement and inspiration to the misfits and those often neglected or mistreated within society. We take a look at the musicians that inspired him to explore his outrageous fashion sense and in...

In this episode we delve into the story of much loved singer/songwriter Tracy Chapman as we explore her journey from poor but humble beginnings where she was raised by her strong independent mother. The moment she left the rough neighborhood in which she resided in Cleveland Ohio to pursue a passion of hers as a Veterinarian only to realise that her true passion lied with folk music and spreading...

This week we pay tribute to Jim Steinman who was responsible for Meatloaf's Bat Out Of Hell one of the greatest albums of all time. Billie Eilish and London Grammar return with some brilliant music and I bring you all the big moments from this week in history including Thomas Edison and the first ever Phonograph. This episode was written, researched, narrated, edited and produced by Adam Hampton....

Known to the world as the man from South Korea that brought us Gangnam Style. In this episode we explore the story of PSY from his early days raised in the Gangnam District of Seoul, South Korea to the time he discovered the wonders of music in many forms leading him to pursue a career of his own as a composer and musician. Together we delve into how PSY was first discovered, we take a look at his...

Those that remember Milli Vanilli will no doubt recall the massive controversy surrounding them lip syncing on their hit records leading to an infamous Grammy win only to be stripped of the award once the truth was exposed. This scandal led to severe life altering consequences for Rob Pilatus and Fab Morvan with one of them never fully recovering and sadly losing their life. But do you know the fu...

This week we explore the journey so far of rising Australian pop star Toni Watson aka Tones And I. We follow Tones beginnings in the Mornington Peninsula, before she took the leap from her average day job in retail to chase her dream of busking on the streets of Melbourne and Byron Bay. We explore Tones first taste of success with the track Johnny Run Away and the moment the song Dance Monkey cata...

This week we pay tribute to DMX after his passing during the week, New Music is on it's way from the Prince Vault, Robbie Williams to get his very own Biopic and Kurt Cobain's death is remembered 27 years on. We also take a look at all the latest releases such as Pink and Rag N Bone Man's new track, the latest charting positions and I give you a sneak peek at next week's episode featuring Tones an...

In this final installment of the Kurt Cobain story, we explore Kurt’s final months of life in the lead up to his death, what events transpired leading him to take his own life and the effect this had on his fans, family and friends. We take an in depth look at the conspiracies that have continued to re-surface suggesting Kurt was instead murdered as well as reflecting on the life and career of Kur...

In Kurt Cobain Part 3, we explore the deep, dark, cryptic messages hidden in the song and music video for Heart Shaped Box, we look into the meaning behind a range of songs on the In Utero album including Scentless Apprentice, All Apologies and more and together we take an in depth look into the famous MTV Unplugged performance where Nirvana stole the show with their incredible performance. Next w...

In Kurt Cobain Part 2, we journey through the Nevermind album and Courtney Love era of Kurt Cobain’s life. In this episode we learn about how Kurt came to meet Courtney, we find out about her background story as well as the introduction of Dave Grohl to Nirvana as the replacement drummer for Chad Channing. We take a look at all the most interesting songs from the Nevermind album such as Smells Lik...

In the Mews this week I ask our listeners what their thoughts are on The Weeknd's Grammy's nomination snubbing, Billie Eilish try's out a new style, Tones and I has some exciting news, what's Justin Bieber in trouble for this time and Australia farewells a music industry icon in Michael Gudinski. All this and more including the latest new releases, charts, this week in history and a preview of nex...