R.E.M. Breaks Up, Green Day Releases American Idiot: Music History Today Podcast September 21

Music History Today Network · Sep 21, 2026 · 44m

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.

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:34 What happened on this date in music history

08:29 Music award ceremonies that were held on this date in music history

09:35 Albums released on this date in music history

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