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Music, Baseball and New Orleans Pride: Louis Armstrong’s Forgotten Team, the Secret Nine
In 1931, New Orleans threw a party for Satchmo. There was jazz, there was baseball, and there was a team in white uniforms called the Secret Nine. Discover the story of Louis Armstrong Day and his lifelong love of the game.
Amy Winehouse: The Camden Days Before the World Came Calling
Long before she was a legend, Amy Winehouse was just “Aims from Camden” — laughing, singing, and pouring pints at The Hawley Arms. This is the story of those wild, beautiful days.
Kirsty MacColl, Cozumel, and a Family’s Long Fight for Justice
A clear 2025 update on the death of singer Kirsty MacColl at Cozumel, the Justice for Kirsty campaign, the court outcome for José Cen Yam, federal findings in Mexico, and why the family ended the campaign in 2009, with sources and links to learn more.
The Death of Nancy Spungen And The Final Hours Of Sid Vicious
In 1978, Nancy Spungen was found dead at New York’s Chelsea Hotel. Her boyfriend, Sex Pistols bassist Sid Vicious, was charged with her murder but died of an overdose before trial. Decades later, theories about what really happened in Room 100 continue to haunt punk’s legacy.
The Night John Lennon Lost a Bet and Elton John Made Him Sick: Resulting in Lennon's Final Stage Performance
What happens when John Lennon loses a bet to Elton John? One of rock’s greatest nights. In 1974, Lennon hit the stage at Madison Square Garden for his final live performance — a mix of friendship, music, and fate that no fan would ever forget.
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