What Happened May 23 In Music Entertainment and News History: Music History Today Podcast May 23

Music History Today Network · May 23, 2026 · 14m

On today's show, the Doors get an iconic house band gig & Tom Petty files for bankruptcy.

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:32 What happened on this date in music history

04:24 Music award ceremonies that were held on this date in music history

06:45 Albums released on this date in music history

09:13 Singles released on this date in music history

10:02…