Rock and Roll Myths Channel 4 Television 6x15'

Episode 3:

All Eyez On Me – is Tupac Shakur alive?
Tupac Shakur was one of west-coast America’s most successful rap artists.  But the violent life depicted in his lyrics caught up with him in September 1996 as he was shot to death in the streets of Las Vegas.  The well-documented gun culture had wasted another life … apparently!  As facts surrounding his death were questioned and hidden messages appeared within his posthumous releases many believed that Tupac was not really dead and had, in fact, faked his own death.   Sean investigates what has become the story of ‘Black Elvis’.  Interviewees include hip-hop historian Ife Oshun, rap artists Ty and MC Intensity plus comedienne and Tupac fan, Gina Yashere

Episode 4:

Fun Fun Fun - Beach Boys and Charles Manson
The Manson murders of Sharon Tate and four others in August, 1969, shocked America out of the free-thinking ideals of the 60’s and into the hedonistic 70’s.  But when stories emerged that the incident was a case of mistaken identity, a rock ‘n’ roll myth emerged.  We investigate the rumour that Manson was infact chasing record producer Terry Melcher the night of the murders, in anger at a dropped recording contract.  The story uncovers the links between Melcher, Manson and Beach Boy, Dennis Wilson.  Presented by Sean Rowley with commentary from Dennis’ friend, Ed Roach, Beach Boys engineer, Steve Desper, Rolling Stone journalist (& resident of Manson’s ranch) David Dalton, Beach Boys former PR, Keith Altham, and Dennis’ biographer, Adam Webb.