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
17: EP 17: Robert Johnson (Part 1) - Origins To The Crossroads
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 t…
00:41:15 |
Tue 31 Aug 2021
16: EP 16: Mike Posner - An Inspiring Journey Of Self Discovery
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 Mi…
In this incredible episode we go on an inspiring journey through the life so far of Mi…
01:26:25 |
Tue 17 Aug 2021
15: EP 15: Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens & The Big Bopper – “The Day The Music Died”
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 …
01:24:11 |
Tue 03 Aug 2021
The Weekly Mews - The 1 Year Anniversary Special
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 lates…
00:15:44 |
Tue 20 Jul 2021
14: EP 14: Lady Gaga (Part 3) - Joanne To Chromatica
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…
00:57:31 |
Wed 16 Jun 2021
14: EP 14: Lady Gaga (Part 2) - Born This Way To Artpop
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 Ca…
00:51:42 |
Wed 16 Jun 2021
14: EP 14: Lady Gaga (Part 1) - Childhood To The Fame Era
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 he…
01:19:14 |
Sun 06 Jun 2021
The Weekly Mews - P!nk Becomes An Icon & Cody Simpson's Olympic Dream
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 We…
00:11:01 |
Mon 31 May 2021
13: EP 13: YUNGBLUD - The Rising Punk Rocker Inspiring The Underrated Youth
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…
01:24:29 |
Sun 23 May 2021
12: EP 12: Tracy Chapman - The Journey of an Underdog
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. …
00:55:31 |
Sun 09 May 2021
The Weekly Mews - Jim Steinman Tribute & All The Latest Music News
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 a…
00:06:30 |
Thu 06 May 2021
11: EP 11: PSY - The Story Of The Gangnam Style Megastar
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 t…
00:48:00 |
Sun 02 May 2021
10: EP 10: Milli Vanilli - The Scandal That Shook The Music Industry
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 onc…
01:13:44 |
Sun 25 Apr 2021
9: EP 9: Tones And I - Byron Bay Busker to Worldwide Hitmaker
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 da…
01:00:38 |
Sun 18 Apr 2021
The Weekly Mews - DMX Tribute & Prince's Music From The Vault
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 …
00:11:04 |
Fri 16 Apr 2021
8: EP 8: Kurt Cobain & Nirvana (Part 4) - Kurt's Final Months, Death & Legacy
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…
01:22:46 |
Sun 11 Apr 2021
8: EP 8: Kurt Cobain & Nirvana (Part 3) - In Utero & MTV Unplugged Era
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 incl…
00:52:30 |
Tue 06 Apr 2021
8: EP 8: Kurt Cobain & Nirvana (Part 2) - Nevermind & Courtney Love Era
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 backgro…
01:33:33 |
Sun 28 Mar 2021
The Weekly Mews - Billie Eilish's New Style and Australia Farewells Michael Gudinski
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 …
00:11:56 |
Thu 25 Mar 2021
8: EP 8: Kurt Cobain & Nirvana (Part 1) - Childhood to Bleach Era
Come with me in Part 1 of 4, as we begin our journey with the incredible story of Kurt Cobain beginning with his upbringing in the gloomy, logging town of Aberdeen, Washington. But as a child Kurt wa…
01:34:01 |
Sun 21 Mar 2021
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