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

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

On today's show, the Band makes a debut of sorts, cancer claims the life of Linda McCartney, and a car crash takes away the potential of Eddie Cochran.

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:32 What happened on this date in music history

02:51 Music award ceremonies that were held on this date in music history

03:01 Albums released on this date in music history…