DEAD NOTES
Where music ends… and mystery begins.
A cinematic true crime podcast exploring the haunting intersections of fame, legacy, and sudden death in the music world. From John Lennon to Kurt Cobain, each episode revisits the final days of legendary artists — unraveling the mysteries that still echo after the last note fades.
Hosted by Ben Cooper.
From CooperVille Productions.
Podcasting since 2025 • 4 episodes
DEAD NOTES
Latest Episodes
The Hollow Crown: Kurt Cobain and the Price of Fame
Grunge had a king. But fame has a cost.In April 1994, the body of Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain was found in a Seattle greenhouse... a shotgun, a suicide note, and a flood of unanswered questions. Officially ruled a suicide, the case closed ...
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A Change Is Gonna Come: The Mysterious Death of Sam Cooke
Sam Cooke was more than just a voice... he was a movement. A pioneer in soul music, a champion of civil rights, and a Black man in control of his own career at a time when that was nearly impossible. But on a December night in 1964, that voice ...
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The Last Word – Part II: The Shadows Around John Lennon’s Death
What if the story we’ve all been told… wasn’t the whole story? In this episode, we peel back the layers of doubt, suspicion, and unanswered questions surrounding John Lennon’s assassination. From political enemies to strange coincidences, this ...
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The Last Word – The Assassination of John Lennon
On a cold December night in 1980, John Lennon stepped out of his limo alongside Yoko Ono. She walked ahead toward the Dakota’s vestibule. He followed behind… unaware that someone was waiting in the shadows.In the premiere episode of ...
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