Throwback Thursday – ‘I Don’t Like Mondays’

Sometimes there is no motive. No reason. Just the mundane made monstrous.

The Buddy Holly Curse

The “curse of Buddy Holly” refers to a series of tragic events following his death in a plane crash on February 3, 1959, alongside Ritchie Valens and J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson. Survivors like Waylon Jennings were haunted by the crash, while later tragedies—such as Joe Meek’s death on its anniversary and Bobby Fuller’s suspicious demise—added to the myth.

Freddie and The Fortune Teller

One intriguing story about Freddie Mercury’s life involves a visit to a fortune teller, who allegedly told him that his voice was a “gift from another world” and came with a mysterious, almost cosmic responsibility. This tale, often shared among fans, paints Freddie as a man touched by the supernatural and destined for greatness. However, there is no concrete evidence or firsthand account to verify this claim, leaving it more in the realm of myth than fact. Still, the story aligns beautifully with Freddie’s love for the dramatic and his larger-than-life persona, making it a compelling part of his mystique.

The Mystery of Jim Morrison’s Last Words

Without an autopsy or witnesses, the exact cause of Morrison’s death remains a mystery…