Lyrics Of Their Life - The Music Biography Podcast
Lyrics Of Their Life is a Music Biography and Documentary style podcast that explores the extraordinary lives, lived by those that wrote or performed the songs we know & love.
Come on a journey with your host Adam Hampton as we take an in depth look through these musicians lives from their birth to the current day, or in some cases their death. Here you'll find complete biographies on legendary musicians such as Freddie Mercury, Stevie Nicks, Kurt Cobain, AC/DC, Prince, Tracy Chapman & Slash. Modern day stars like Ed Sheeran, Eminem, P!nk and Robbie Williams. To those currently rising in the industry such as Tones and I, Yungblud, The Kid Laroi and many more. As we learn of their triumphs, struggles and legacy as well as the many interesting stories behind their songs and hidden in their lyrics.
The podcast also includes the shows "The Weekly Mews", "On The Rise", "Where Are They Now" and loads of bonus content including interviews and specials. Enjoy!
Come on a journey with your host Adam Hampton as we take an in depth look through these musicians lives from their birth to the current day, or in some cases their death. Here you'll find complete biographies on legendary musicians such as Freddie Mercury, Stevie Nicks, Kurt Cobain, AC/DC, Prince, Tracy Chapman & Slash. Modern day stars like Ed Sheeran, Eminem, P!nk and Robbie Williams. To those currently rising in the industry such as Tones and I, Yungblud, The Kid Laroi and many more. As we learn of their triumphs, struggles and legacy as well as the many interesting stories behind their songs and hidden in their lyrics.
The podcast also includes the shows "The Weekly Mews", "On The Rise", "Where Are They Now" and loads of bonus content including interviews and specials. Enjoy!
- Update frequency
- every 17 days
- Average duration
- 67 minutes
- Episodes
- 83
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
EP 26: Billie Eilish (Part 1) - A Star Is Born
In this episode we delve into the story of one of the biggest stars in the music industry today, Billie Eilish. As we follow Billie's life growing up with her parents alternative parenting styles, wh…
01:17:32 |
Sun 26 Feb 2023
EP 25: Coolio (Part 2) - Life After Success, Death & Legacy
In this episode we wrap up the Coolio story as we take a close look at Coolio's battle to remain a commercially successful artist after the ridiculous heights of Gangster's Paradise. With his 3rd stu…
01:24:23 |
Tue 20 Dec 2022
EP 25: Coolio (Part 1) - Origins To Gangsta's Paradise
In this episode we delve into the incredible story of the late Coolio who sadly passed away in 2022. As we take a look back on his tough upbringing, raised in Compton and his courageous rise to stard…
01:13:05 |
Wed 07 Dec 2022
EP 24: Alfie Templeman - On The Rise
In this episode we explore the story so far of up and coming British singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Alfie Templeman who at just the age of 19 is already making a name for himself on the…
00:27:49 |
Wed 14 Sep 2022
EP 23: Eminem (Part 5) - The Rap God Lives On
In the final installment of the Eminem story, we take a look back at the last few years of Eminem's career from the Marshall Mathers LP 2 to now. As we also delve into Eminem's feuds with Machine Gun…
01:35:27 |
Tue 16 Aug 2022
EP 23: Eminem (Part 4) - Overdose, Relapse & Recovery
In this episode we cover the key moments of Eminem's life and career from the Curtain Call Greatest Hits album to the Recovery album as Eminem faces near death after his drug taking habits reach a ne…
01:44:58 |
Wed 27 Jul 2022
EP 23: Eminem (Part 3) - The 8 Mile Era
We're back with the third installment of the Eminem story as we delve deeper into Eminem's troubled relationship with his estranged father after Eminem receives an interesting letter from him. We tak…
02:02:56 |
Thu 23 Jun 2022
EP 23: Eminem (Part 2) - The Modern Day King Of Controversy Emerges
**TRIGGER WARNING** The following episode contains serious and extreme adult themes such as Sexual References, Violence, Suicide, Self Harm, Drug References and Coarse Language. Listener discretion i…
01:51:47 |
Tue 17 May 2022
EP 23: Eminem (Part 1) - Childhood To The Slim Shady EP
In this episode I bring you the 1st of a multiple part episode featuring the modern day king of controversy, Eminem. In what is arguably the most intense and crazy story covered on the podcast so far…
01:38:54 |
Thu 28 Apr 2022
EP 22: Gotye - Where Are They Now?
Known for his huge hit "Somebody That I Used To Know" featuring Kimbra. We take an in depth look into the life and career of Wally De Backer aka Gotye to discover where he came from, what his journey…
01:03:13 |
Tue 12 Apr 2022
EP 21: AC/DC (Part 4) - The 90's to Now
In the final installment of the AC/DC story we begin with the 90's with the Razor's Edge album and their hit song Thunderstruck before journeying to the current day to find out what the boys are up t…
01:34:55 |
Wed 23 Mar 2022
EP 21: AC/DC (Part 3) - Back In Black and The 80's
In this episode we meet Brian Johnson for the first time as he auditions for the role of lead vocalist after the tragic death of Bon Scott. We examine the decade of the 80's including the record brea…
01:04:49 |
Tue 08 Mar 2022
EP 21: AC/DC (Part 2) - The Bon Scott Era
We take a look at the period from 1974 to 1980 where Bon Scott, Angus and Malcolm Young led AC/DC to conquer the rock scenes in Australia, Europe and the UK before they were set to go global with the…
02:20:56 |
Wed 23 Feb 2022
21: EP 21: AC/DC (Part 1) - The Origin Story
In this first installment of the AC/DC story, we discover the background story's of the pivotal members of the band including the upbringing and teenage years of Bon Scott, Malcolm Young & Angus Youn…
01:22:56 |
Tue 08 Feb 2022
20: EP 20: The Kid Laroi - On The Rise
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 lif…
00:51:20 |
Fri 04 Feb 2022
Bonus: Travis Scott & The Astroworld Tragedy
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 n…
00:51:22 |
Wed 08 Dec 2021
Bonus: Britney Spears - Freedom At Last
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 pe…
00:18:57 |
Mon 06 Dec 2021
19: EP 19: The Knack - Where Are They Now?
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 …
00:31:05 |
Fri 12 Nov 2021
18: EP 18: Toni Basil - Where Are They Now?
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…
00:15:51 |
Thu 04 Nov 2021
17: EP 17: Robert Johnson (Part 2) - The Rise and Fall
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…
01:24:01 |
Thu 14 Oct 2021
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