John Lennon Gets Inspired, Jason Newsted Leaves Metallica: Music History Today Podcast January 17

Music History Today Network · Jan 17, 2026 · 8m

On today's show, John Lennon gets inspired, 2 groups lose members, and Don Kirshner 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 fromALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytoday

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