Tom Petty Passes Away, Madonna Gets Banned On MTV Again: Music History Today Podcast October 2

Music History Today Network · Oct 2, 2026 · 48m

This is the Music History Today podcast for October 2. On today's show, the world loses Tom Petty & Soul Train goes national.

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:34 What happened on this date in music history

18:23 Music award ceremonies that were held on this date in music history

18:52 Albums released on this date in music history

31:51 Singles released on this…