Music History Today Network
by Music History Today Podcast Network
Your music podcast network for all things music history. The podcasts are:The Music History Today daily podcast: a briefing on the daily history of the glorious art form known as musicMusic Halls of Fame Weekly Podcast, where we celebrate a year in music and an inductee that year of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, along with examining whether a given artist of the week deserves to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Plus, we talk about another Hall of Fame, music museum, or walk of Fame, along with an inductee.
Episodes
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Queen Releases Bohemian Rhapsody, Phish Does Halloween Right: Music History Today Podcast October 31
Happy Halloween!!! This is the Music History Today podcast for October 31. On today's show, Phish start their Halloween costume concerts, Ed Sullivan sees Beatlemania, and the world loses MF Doom. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my…
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Jam Master Jay Passes Away, George Michael Releases Faith - Music History Today Podcast October 30
This is the Music History Today podcast for October 30. On today's show, Thriller hits 20 million, George Michael releases his solo debut album, & hip-hop loses a legend. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts…
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Duane Allman Passes Away, Nightmare Before Christmas Opens: Music History Today Podcast October 29
This is the Music History Today podcast for October 29. On today's show, The Nightmare Before Christmas opens & the world loses Duane Allman. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts from...
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Steve Perry Joins Journey, the Sex Pistols Release A Classic: Music History Today Podcast October 28
This is the Music History Today podcast for October 28. On today's show, Steve Perry sings with Journey, Bill Berry leaves, & Jerry Lee Lewis passes away. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your...
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Lou Reed Passes Away, Johnny Cash Makes An Announcement - Music History Today Podcast October 27
This is the Music History Today podcast for October 27. On today's show, Lou Reed passes away, Stevie Wonder, Prince, and Taylor Swift release iconic albums, & Bruce Springsteen gets Dual Magazine Covers. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of...
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50 Cent Pranks Ja Rule, Moscow Theater Crisis Ends Badly: Music History Today Podcast October 26
On today's show, a hostage situation with rebels in a theater in Moscow ends badly, Nick & Jessica get married, & Bob Dylan signs. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts from ALL MUSIC...
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Eddie Vedder Makes Time Mag Cover, Jack Bruce, Bill Graham, & Phil Lesh Pass Away: Music History Today Podcast October 25
This is the Music History Today podcast for October 25. On today's show, Cliff Richard gets knighted, the Archbishop of Dubuque condemns swing music, & Krush Groove premieres. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts,...
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Paul McCartney Breaks a Lot of Records, Linkin Park Releases Hybrid Theory, Don McLean Releases American Pie, Smashing Pumpkins Release Mellon Collie in America: Music History Today Podcast October 24
This is the Music History Today podcast for October 24. On today's show, two Beatles make history, the Wiz premieres, & two legends record legendary music. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your...
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BBC Report Inspires Bob Geldof, Band Aid, & Live Aid: Music History Today Podcast October 23
On the October 23 edition of Music History Today podcast, Sid Vicious tries something not too good, a BBC report about the Ethiopian famine inspires Bob Geldof to start Band Aid & Live Aid, & Katy marries Russell. Also, happy birthday to Weird Al Yankovic & Dwight Yoakam. For more music history,...
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Led Zeppelin & Taylor Swift Release Classic Albums: Music History Today Podcast October 22
On today's show, Pearl Jam & the Boston Symphony Orchestra perform for the first time & no, not together and Led Zeppelin releases a classic album. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your…
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Meat Loaf Releases Bat Out of Hell: Music History Today Podcast October 21
On the October 21 edition of Music History Today podcast, Madonna pushes the envelope again, Michael Jackson organizes, & some major musicians pass away. Plus, happy birthday to Dizzy Gillespie & the Queen of Salsa, Celia Cruz. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe…
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Tragedy Strikes Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Song Remains The Same: Music History Today Podcast October 20
This is the Music History Today podcast for October 20. On today's show, tragedy strikes Lynyrd Skynyrd. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts from ALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST...
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The Talking Heads Release Stop Making Sense: Music History Today Podcast October 19
This is the Music History Today podcast for October 19. On today's show, The Talking Heads Stop Making Sense & Glenn Buxton & Spencer Davis pass away. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your...
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John & Paul Play On Stage In Public For The First Time: Music History Today Podcast October 18
On the October 18 edition of Music History Today podcast, Zack leaves Rage, the Stone Roses reunites, & Al Green becomes born again by a traumatic event. Plus, it's Chuck Berry's birthday. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music…
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Eminem Is Born, Chopin, Gord Downie, Levi Stubbs Pass Away: Music History Today Podcast October 17
On the October 17 edition of the Music History Today podcast, an earthquake postpones the start of a band, RCA is founded, & Lynyrd Skynyrd releases its last album with Ronnie Van Zandt. Plus, it's Eminem's birthday. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the…
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Ace Frehley Dies, Bruce Springsteen Plays The Roxy: Music History Today Podcast October 16
This is the Music History Today podcast for October 16. On today's show, Creedence breaks up, the Grand Ole Opry gets more diverse, & Little Richard records. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get…
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Chuck Berry Performs Live For The Last Time: Music History Today Podcast October 15
This is the Music History Today podcast for October 15. On today's show, Chuck Berry gives his final performance, as does CBGB, plus Rick Nelson gets booed & writes a song about it. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history...
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Leonard Bernstein & D'Angelo Pass Away: Music History Today Podcast October 14
This is the Music History Today podcast for October 14. On today's show, Pearl Jam breaks a record, JoJo finally gets to release a record, & Pulp Fiction breathes life into older music. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history...
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Dylan Wins An Award & Is Loved, John Denver Wins & Is Hated: Music History Today Podcast October 13
This is the Music History Today podcast for October 13. On today's show, Bob Dylan wins an award & is loved, while John Denver wins an award but with far different results. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts,...
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Sid Vicious gets arrested & John Denver passes away: Music History Today Podcast October 12
This is the Music History Today podcast for October 12. On today's show, Faith Hill debuts, Sid Vicious gets arrested, & John Denver passes away. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts...
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Saturday Night Live Premieres, Prince Gets Booed: Music History Today Podcast October 11
This is the Music History Today podcast for October 11. On today's show, Saturday Night Live premieres, Prince gets booed, & Sarah McLachlan debuts. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your…
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King Crimson Releases In The Court of the Crimson King: Music History Today Podcast October 10
This is the Music History Today podcast for October 10. On today's show, Eleanor Rigby and Edith Piaf pass away, & James Brown endorses Richard Nixon. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your...
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It's John Lennon's Birthday, Sister Rosetta Tharpe Dies: Music History Today Podcast October 9
This is the Music History Today podcast for October 9. Happy John Lennon's birthday, with lots of Lennon & Beatles news!! Plus, Bruce Springsteen plays the last concert at Giants Stadium & the iconic Sister Rosetta Tharpe passes away. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or...
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Ginger Baker Collapses, Prince Releases Dirty Mind: Music History Today Podcast October 8
This is the Music History Today podcast for October 8. On today's show, Gospel legend Albertina Walker passes away & Ginger Baker Collapses. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts from...
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Spotify Begins, Nova Music Festival Horror Takes Place: Music History Today Podcast October 7
This is the Music History Today podcast for October 7. On today's show, the Nova music festival gets attacked, Broadway gets Cats, John Lennon gets to stay. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get…
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Eddie Van Halen & Ginger Baker Pass Away: Music History Today Podcast October 6
On the October 6 edition of the Music History Today podcast, the original Jazz Singer premieres, Howard Stern moves, & a power couple gets married. Also, happy birthday to Matthew Sweet. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history...
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Steve Jobs, Who Helped Save The Music Industry, Passes Away: Music History Today Podcast October 5
This is the Music History Today podcast for October 5. On today's show, Steve Jobs passes away, Kelly Clarkson breaks a record, and A Star is Born. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your…
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Janis Joplin Passes Away: Music History Today Podcast October 4
This is the Music History Today podcast for October 4. On today's show, Janis Joplin passes away, Dan Rather finds out what the frequency is, & two legends do something for the first time. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music…
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Sinead O'Connor Rips Up A Photo Of Pope John Paul II On SNL: Music History Today Podcast October 3
This is the Music History Today podcast for October 3. On today's show: Sinead O'Connor rips up a photo & the first Hip-Hop honors take place. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts…
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Tom Petty Passes Away, Madonna Gets Banned On MTV Again: Music History Today Podcast October 2
This is the Music History Today podcast for October 2. On today's show, the world loses Tom Petty & Soul Train goes national. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts from ALL MUSIC…
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Janis Joplin Records For The Last Time, Hendrix Laid To Rest: Music History Today Podcast October 1
This is the Music History Today podcast for October 1. On today's show, Barbra signs, Sony introduces the CD player, & tragedy strikes the Las Vegas strip. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your...
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Jimi Hendrix Meets Noel Redding, BBC 1 Radio Premieres: Music History Today Podcast September 30
On the September 30 edition of Music History Today, BBC 1 radio premieres, as does Porgy & Bess, & the Magic Flute. Also, happy birthday to Trey Anastasio of Phish. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you...
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MTV Premieres Nirvana Smells Like Teen Spirit Music Video: Music History Today Podcast September 29
This is the Music History Today podcast for September 29. On today's show, MTV introduces grunge to the mainstream. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts from ALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY...
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Miles Davis & Kris Kristofferson Pass Away: Music History Today Podcast September 28
This is the Music History Today podcast for September 28. On today's show, Miles Davis passes away & Stevie Wonder releases a legendary album. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts…
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Cliff Burton of Metallica dies: Music History Today Podcast September 27
This is the Music History Today podcast for September 27. On today's show, Metallica loses a member, the Father of the Blues releases the first blues song, & Lorde premieres. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts,...
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Beatles Release Abbey Road, Bessie Smith Dies: Music History Today Podcast September 26
This is the Music History Today podcast for September 26. On today's show, a famous musical premieres, a musical film premieres, & the Empress of the Blues passes away. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever...
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John Bonham Dies, Tom Petty Plays For The Last Time: Music History Today Podcast September 25
This is the Music History Today podcast for September 25. On today's show, John Bonham passes away, U2 forms, a musical hits Broadway, & a musical tv show premieres. For more music history, subscribe to my YouTube Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever…
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Nirvana, Red Hot Chili Peppers, & A Tribe Called Quest Release Classic '90s Albums On The Same Day: Music History Today Podcast September 24
This is the Music History Today podcast for September 24. On today's show, it's a big music release day for classics and popular albums from Nirvana, A Tribe Called Quest, Red Hot Chili Peppers. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music...
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Bob Marley Plays For The Last Time, Steely Dan Releases Aja, Santana Releases Abraxas, Ray Charles, Bruce Springsteen, Ani DeFranco, John Coltrane Are Born: Music History Today Podcast September 23
This is the Music History Today podcast for September 23. On today's show, John Lennon and Steely Dan both release classics, & Bob Marley performs for the last time. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever…
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Funkadelic & The Band Release Iconic Albums: Music History Today Podcast September 22
This is the Music History Today podcast for September 22. On today's show, the first Farm Aid concert takes place, & John Lennon signs his last record deal. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get…
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R.E.M. Breaks Up, Green Day Releases American Idiot: Music History Today Podcast September 21
This is the Music History Today podcast for September 21. On today's show, Jaco passes away, Nirvana releases its last album, & R.E.M. breaks up. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts...
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The Clash's London Calling Album Cover Created: Music History Today Podcast September 20
his is the Music History Today podcast for September 20. On today's show, John Lennon leaves the Beatles, Jim Croce passes away tragically, & a famous album cover is created. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts,...
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Neil Young, Janet Jackson Release Iconic Albums: Music History Today Podcast September 19 part 2
This is the Music History Today podcast for September 19. On today's show, Neil Young releases After the Gold Rush, Bon Jovi releases New Jersey, & Janet Jackson releases Rhythm Nation. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history...
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Gram Parsons Dies, Then Takes A Trip Of A Lifetime: Music History Today Podcast September 19 part 1
This is the Music History Today podcast for September 19. On today's show, a famous congressional hearing on music censorship is held & Gram Parsons passes away & his body goes on the trip of a lifetime. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of…
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Jimi Hendrix Dies, WKRP In Cincinnati premieres: Music History Today Podcast September 18
This is the Music History Today podcast for September 18. On today's show, Scott Joplin gets paid, a grunge themed movie premieres, a TV show about a radio station premieres, & the world loses Jimi Hendrix. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version…
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The Doors Go Rogue & Get Banned On Ed Sullivan: Music History Today Podcast September 17
This is the Music History Today podcast for September 17. On today's show, the TV episode where Keith Moon almost literally blew up is aired, RCA's first 12 inch record is released, & Queen does a publicity stunt. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio...
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Miami Vice Premieres, Rapper's Delight Released: Music History Today Podcast September 16
This is the Music History Today podcast for September 16. On today's show, Miami Vice debuts, the Met opens at Lincoln Center, & Rapper's Delight gets released. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get...
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Johnny Ramone & Pink Floyd's Richard Wright Pass Away: Music History Today Podcast September 15
This is the Music History Today podcast for September 15. On Today's show, Queen plays its last show in America with Freddie at the helm, Johnny Ramone passes away, & Sotheby's hosts its first-ever dedicated hip-hop memorabilia auction. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or...
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First MTV VMA Take Place & Puts Madonna On The Map: Music History Today Podcast September 14
This is the Music History Today podcast for September 14. On today's show, Handel completes the Messiah, Clear Channel puts some artists on a naughty list, & the first MTV Video Music Awards takes place. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of…
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Biggie Debuts, Tupac Dies, Beatles Release Yesterday: Music History Today Podcast September 13
This is the Music History Today podcast for September 13. On today's show, Tupac passes away, Biggie debuts, Kanye is Kanye, & the event that sparked the National Anthem takes place. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history...
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Your music podcast network for all things music history. The podcasts are:The Music History Today daily podcast: a briefing on the daily history of the glorious art form known as musicMusic Halls of Fame Weekly Podcast, where we celebrate a year in music and an inductee that year of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, along with examining whether a given artist of the week deserves to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Plus, we talk about another Hall of Fame, music museum, or walk of Fame, along with an inductee.
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