What Happened May 17 In Music Entertainment and News History: Music History Today Podcast May 17

Music History Today Network · May 17, 2026 · 17m

On today's show, Daft Punk release their biggest album to date and the "Champagne Music Man" and the Queen of Disco both pass away.

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:32 What happened on this date in music history

07:48 Music award ceremonies that were held on this date in music history

08:42 Albums released on this date in music history

11:52 Singles released…