Rewinding to 1986: A Pivotal Year in Music History

"Today in Music History" is a nostalgic trip down the memory lanes of music, retelling stories of melody and rhythm that shaped our world. On this episode, we go back and revisit 1986 - a year of radical changes, breakthroughs and classic compositions. Travel to Britain and experience the wave of Britpop triggered by The Smiths and Pet Shop Boys. Journey down under to Australia, where Crowded House touches listener's souls with 'Don't Dream it's Over'. Back in the United States, experience the genre blending element of Run-DMC mixing rock and rap, Bon Jovi's catapult to global stardom, and Madonna pushing boundaries with 'True Blue'. Finally, we unwrap the Grammy Awards, where Paul Simon's 'Graceland' fusion of pop and South African rhythms won the 'Album of the Year' award. Join us every day for more time travels into music history, brought to by c.h.e.f.d.r. dot com.