Rewinding to 1986: Madonna, Bon Jovi, Janet Jackson and Broadway Magic

Today in Music History takes listeners on a journey back to the electric year of 1986: A critical year in the evolution of music, marked by events that have since become iconic in pop culture. The podcast highlights the rise of Madonna with 'Papa Don't Preach' and the conversations it spurred about teenage pregnancy. We explore Bon Jovi's ascent to rock-stardom with 'You Give Love A Bad Name'. Janet Jackson's empowering album 'Control' and her transformation into a pop icon is also discussed in depth. The episode finishes with a look at the enduring global success of 'The Phantom of the Opera'. Overall, the installment delves into the power of music as both an agent of entertainment and change, setting the stage for its subsequent dominance in the world. Hop back in tomorrow as we journey forward in the 80's.