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He was a quiet prodigy—soft-spoken offstage, but a storm when his hands touched a guitar. From smoky clubs on the Sunset Strip to packed arenas around the world, his sound reshaped heavy metal and lifted a fallen icon back into the spotlight. In just a few short years, he left a mark that still burns today. But one reckless morning, a flight meant for thrills ended in fire and silence. His life was over at 25—but his ghost never left. This is the haunting story of a genius gone too soon.

Written by Jonny Hartwell
Voiced by Jonny Hartwell
Music Credit: Reel World Audio.
A iHeart Radio Production


Jonny’s Dead Air Podcast
Written, hosted, and produced by Jonny Hartwell.
A production of iHeartRadio Pittsburgh.

Thanks for listening—and for keeping the light on.