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History in Five Songs Episode 372: Killed by Booze
Aug 11, 2026 · 36 min · 11 segments
In Episode 372 of *History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff*, Martin looks back at the tragic stories of rock and metal legends who died from alcohol-related illness and substance abuse. He including…
In Episode 372 of *History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff*, Martin looks back at the tragic stories of rock and metal legends who died from alcohol-related illness and substance abuse. He including several musicians he personally interviewed, while reflecting on booze as the music world’s often-overlooked “silent killer.”
1. Steve Hackett – “Strutton Ground”
2. Queen – “Sail Away Sweet Sister”
3. Ted Nugent – “Crave”
4. Gary Moore – “Enough of the Blues”
5. Y&T – “Hell or High Water”
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In Episode 372 of *History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff*, Martin looks back at the tragic stories of rock and metal legends who died from alcohol-related illness and substance abuse. He including…