About this episode

The episode explores the life and tragic death of DJ AM, a pivotal figure in the 2000s music scene.

DJ AM helped redefine what it meant to be a celebrity DJ, becoming one of the most influential figures of the 2000s music scene. We look back at his groundbreaking career, his battles with addiction, the plane crash he survived, and the tragic circumstances surrounding his death at just 36. Music Used Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/seize-the-day License code: ALTH1ECPFDUTNCJA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics covered

• celebrity culture
• music industry
• addiction
• plane crash
• tragic death

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