Plot Synopsis

MUSIC'S GREATEST MYSTERIES is a half-hour documentary series that explores infamous myths and larger-than-life personalities that have come to define the music industry throughout the decades, spanning a wide variety of eras and genres -- from hip hop and rockabilly, to country, grunge, and everything in-between. Separating fact from fiction, this series presents a fresh perspective on stories both well known and slightly more obscure, unearthing hidden gems and long-forgotten lore with the help of music icons and noted experts. Blending commentary with rare archive footage, MUSIC'S GREATEST MYSTERIES tries to answer the whys and hows of each new topic until the truth is revealed. Not only are the themes meshed in history, but so are the interview locations. Legendary music venues such as The Bluebird Cafe in Nashville and Antone's in Austin are woven into the fabric of these stories. Season 1 features these six episodes:

"Trigger, Cursed and Fate" (Sunday, November 15): The series premiere investigates: the Beach Boys' Dennis Wilson and his relationship with serial killer Charlie Manson, seeking to answer if Wilson angered Manson during the summer of 1968; the second story looks at Post Malone's infatuation with the occult and looks at the possibility that he may be cursed by the world's most haunted object; and lastly, the show examines whether or not a failed audition saved Faith Hill's life at the start of her career.

"CIA, Impersonator and Insult"(Sunday, November 22): Did the CIA kill Bob Marley? Is a doppelganger impersonating the real Avril Lavigne? What was the meaning behind Charlie Rich's insult of John Denver?

"Death, Rivalry and Warnings" (Sunday, November 29): What happened to Gram Parsons' body after he died? Did Prince and Michael Jackson really hate each other? What's the real story behind "Parental Advisory" warning labels?

"Vicious, Kissed and Undercover" (Sunday, December 6): Did Sid Vicious' mother play a part in his death? Is KISS a band or a brand? Is Jamie Hewlett of the Gorillaz really Banksy?

"Satanic, Immortal and Narc" (Sunday, December 13): What's the satanic truth behind playing records backwards? Does Aerosmith have nine lives? Was Elvis secretly a NARC for the Nixon administration?

"Desperate, Dissed and Goddess" (Sunday, December 20): Were the rights to "Friends in Low Places" sold to settle a bar tab? Was "Sweet Home Alabama" the first diss track, meaning a song to attack another artist? What explains the mysteries that surround Stevie Nicks?

After a 6.5-month break, MUSIC'S GREATEST MYSTERIES returned with new episodes on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at 8pm ET/5pm PT on AXS TV. The summer premiere, "Tragedy, Rivalry and Secrecy," explores whether the airplane crash that claimed the life of guitar prodigy Randy Rhoads was an accident or a prank gone wrong, with a panel that includes Rhoads' siblings Kathy and Kelle Rhoads, his friend and former bandmate Rudy Sarzo, and rock legacy Ahmet Zappa. The episode then delves into the feud between Country titans LeAnn Rimes and Trisha Yearwood, whose dueling versions of "How Do I Live" sparked an industry-shaking clash that extended all the way to the GRAMMYS; and YouTube star Justin Whang examines the unknown origins of the song known simply as "The Most Mysterious Song on The Internet." Other topics include Who Gave Birth To Rock's "Devil Horns"? (July 14); Who Was Beyonce's "Becky With The Good Hair"? (July 21); Did David Bowie Resurrect Tina Turner's Career? (Aug. 4); and How Did Willie Nelson Beat The IRS? (Aug. 11). The series also digs into whether or not a Chicago DJ's publicity stunt did in fact destroy disco in The Night Disco Died (Aug. 4); The Immortality Of Tupac Shakur (July 14); and the unexpected connection between Frank Sinatra's "My Way," karaoke and a disturbing list of murders in the Philippines (Aug. 11), among others.
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The 10-episode second season of MUSIC'S GREATEST MYSTERIES premiered on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at 8pm ET/5pm PT on AXS TV. Season 2 puts the spotlight on a total of 30 musical enigmas, kicking off with a season opener, "Doors, Death and Dognapping," that examines Jim Morrison's father's possible role in the start of the Vietnam War, as well as the strange circumstances surrounding the death of original AC/DC frontman Bon Scott, and whether or not pop superstar Lady Gaga was responsible for exposing an underground dognapping ring. Other topics include the legend of the Rickroll (March 30); the unifying power of Michael Jackson's hit single "Beat It" (April 6); Annie Lennox's paranormal encounter, Rick James' unlikely journey to superstardom, and Soul Asylum's "Runaway Train" potentially saving lives (April 13); the real life origins of "The House Of The Rising Sun" and Cher's Navy battleship scandal (April 20); the truth about the 5TH Beatle (April 27); a revealing look into the exes who inspired Carly Simon's "You're So Vain" and how K-Pop's "Black Ocean" is making waves across the world (May 4); Jimi Hendrix's bizarre abduction and Slipknot's battle with Burger King (May 11); the unknown dark side of Phil Collins' catalog (May 18); the Scorpions' fight to end the Cold War (May 25); and many more.

The new season also introduces several new and notable experts to the series, on-hand to provide personal commentary and unique insight into these musical myths and legends. Featured guests include Soul Asylum lead singer David Pirner; Vincent Paterson, choreographer who worked with Michael Jackson and Madonna; leading music and culture journalist -- and close friend of Rick James -- Steven Ivory; acclaimed author of the Bobbie Gentry biography "Ode to Billie Joe" Tara Murtha; entertainment journalist and noted K-Pop expert Liam McEwan; and acclaimed author, journalist and hip-hop historian Kathy Iandoli, among others.