What Happened May 5 In Music Entertainment and News History: Music History Today Podcast May 5

Music History Today Network · May 5, 2026 · 12m

On today's Revenge of the 5th edition of Music History Today (or Cinco de Mayo if you prefer), Solange finds no love in an elevator with Jay-Z, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame finds its home, and a legendary music hall opens.

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:32 What happened on this date in music history

04:19 Music award ceremonies that were held on this date…