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Music History Today Network
Your music podcast network for all things music history. The podcasts are: The Music History Today daily podcast: a briefing on the daily history of the glorious art form known as music Music Halls of Fame Weekly Podcast, where we celebrate a year in music and an inductee that year of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, along with examining whether a given artist of the week deserves to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Plus, we talk about another Hall of Fame, music museum, or walk…
Episodes
Music History Today NetworkShould Echo & The Bunnymen Be In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame? - Music Halls of Fame Podcast
On this week's episode, we make the case for putting Echo & The Bunnymen into next year's class of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist. For more…
Music History Today NetworkBeastie Boys Do Their Last Show, Hamilton Rules The Tony Awards: Music History Today Podcast June 12
On the June 12 edition of the Music History Today podcast, the Stones get a new guitarist, the Beasties do their final show, and Howard Jones says hello. Also…
Music History Today NetworkAmnesty International Free Nelson Mandela Concert Is Held: Music History Today Podcast June 11
On the June 11 edition of the Music History Today podcast, a reality juggernaut premieres while reality hits tragically close to home, a concert is held to get…
Music History Today NetworkDylan Records A Classic, Bowie Releases Ziggy Stardust: Music History In Depth Podcast June 12 - 18
On this week's show, we discuss how the greatest song ever written came together, how the template for rock festivals came together, and we wish a happy…
Music History Today NetworkJourney's Don't Stop Believin' Gets Popular Again: Music History Today Podcast June 10
On the June 10 edition of the Music History Today podcast, strange things happen. A musical about witches premieres, while the legend who played a memorable…
Music History Today NetworkRolling Stones Release Some Girls, Tina Turner's Biopic Released: Music History Today Podcast June 9
On the June 9 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Left Eye sets the place on fire, Bruce signs, and Tina Turner has a movie. Also, happy birthday to…
Music History Today NetworkBrian Jones Gets Fired From The Rolling Stones: Music History Today Podcast June 8
What happened on June 8 in music history? On the June 8 edition of the Music History Today podcast, the Rolling Stones make history twice and Rick Wakeman…
Music History Today NetworkPrince, Tom Jones, & Dean Martin Are Born: Music History Today Podcast June 7
What happened on June 7 in music history? On the June 7 edition of the Music History Today podcast, two projects that would eventually guide John Travolta's…
Music History Today NetworkThe Beatles Meet George Martin For The First Time: Music History Today Podcast June 6
What Happened on June 6 in music history? On the June 6 edition of the Music History Today podcast, the Beatles meet George Martin, an iconic album and song…
Music History Today NetworkDiana Ross Should Be In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame As A Solo Artist: Music Halls of Fame Podcast
On this week's episode, we make the case for putting Diana ross into next year's class of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist. Resources for mental…
Music History Today NetworkDavid Bowie Debuts But Not As David Bowie: Music History Today Podcast June 5
What happened on June 5 in music history? On the June 5 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Mariah Carey and Jennifer Lopez get married (not to each…
Music History Today NetworkSex Pistols Plays The Gig That Changed The World, Springsteen Releases Born In The USA: Music History Today Podcast June 4
On the June 4 edition of the Music History Today podcast, the gig that changed the world took place, Springsteen released his biggest selling album, and Avril…
Music History Today NetworkPrince's Birthday, Fake News Turns Into A Movie: Music History In Depth Podcast June 5 - 11
This week, a fake news article helps shape the career path of a music movie & a Hollywood actor, censorship gets taken to the extreme, an album sells 20…
Music History Today NetworkRock & Roll Gets Banned In Santa Cruz, California: Music History Today Podcast June 3
On the June 3 edition of the Music History Today podcast, we have the WuTang Clan, rock and roll gets banned; even Bill Clinton and Elvis make appearances…
Music History Today NetworkSpringsteen Releases Darkness On the Edge of Town: Music History Today Podcast June 2
On the June 2 edition of the Music History Today podcast, S Club 7, Bo Diddley, the Wailers, and C and C Music Factory make history. Plus, we have birthdays…
Music History Today NetworkBeatles Release Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band In America: Music History Today Podcast June 1
On the June 1 mega stuffed edition of the Music History Today podcast, there's a lot of history made by the Beatles, Sting, Springsteen, Bowie, the Runaways…
Music History Today NetworkThe Who Get LOUD, Tito Puente Passes Away: Music History Today Podcast May 31
On the May 31 edition of the Music History Today podcast, there's history made by Ginger Spice, Jimi Hendrix, the Who, the Eagles, and the Sex Pistols. Also…
Music History Today NetworkThe Beatles Start Recording The White Album: Music History Today Podcast May 30
On the May 30 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Diana Ross enters rehab, the Beatles start work on a new album, and there are two Jerry…
Music History Today NetworkShould The Jesus & Mary Chain Be In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame? - Music Halls of Fame Podcast
On this week's episode, we make the case for putting The Jesus and Mary Chain into next year's class of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Resources for mental…
Music History Today NetworkTina Turner Makes Her Comeback & Releases Private Dancer: Music History Today Podcast May 29
On the May 29 edition of the Music History Today podcast, one of the biggest selling songs was recorded, Tina Turner made her comeback, and a classical music…
Music History Today NetworkThe Second Us Festival Starts, Kylie Minogue's Birthday: Music History Today Podcast May 28
On the May 28 edition of the Music History Today podcast, a rich guy puts on his own music festival, a rock group reunites for a tour, and a music organization…
Music History Today NetworkTina Turner, Beatles, Bruce Springsteen release iconic albums, The Sex Pistols Play The Gig That Changed The World: Music History In Depth Podcast May 29 - June 4
On this oversized edition of the Music History In Depth Podcast, We discuss how a classic ballet had a not so good reception, how one concert can change the…
Music History Today NetworkBob Dylan Releases Freewheelin' Bob Dylan, Sex Pistols Release God Save The Queen: Music History Today Podcast May 27
On the May 27 edition of the Music History Today podcast, 50 Cent proves that as a baseball player, he makes a great rapper, Michael meets Lisa Marie, and a…
Music History Today NetworkJohn Lennon & Yoko Ono Have a Bed-IN, Stevie Nicks Is Born: Music History Today Podcast May 26
On the May 26 edition of the Music History Today podcast, tragedy strikes at a teen idol's concert, Michael and Lisa Marie get married, and three music…
Music History Today NetworkJohn Williams' Star Wars Soundtrack, Hands Across America: Music History Today Podcast May 25
On the May 25 REAL Star Wars Day edition of the Music History Today podcast, everybody holds hands and counts records in a completely different way. Also…
Music History Today NetworkTina Turner & Duke Ellington pass away, Bob Dylan Is Born: Music History Today Podcast May 24
On the May 24 edition of the Music History Today podcast, two musical legends passes away, two musicians pass away long before their time, and Madonna causes…
Music History Today NetworkThe Doors Become The House Band At The Famed Los Angeles Club The Whiskey A Go-Go: Music History Today Podcast May 23
On the May 23 edition of the Music History Today podcast, the Doors premiere, two legendary albums are released, and two groups break up. Also, happy birthday…
Music History Today NetworkShould The Jam Be In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame? - Music Halls of Fame Podcast
On this week's episode, we make the case for putting The Jam into next year's class of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame - rockhall.com…
Music History Today NetworkBruce Releases His First Single, Police Stop A Non-Riot, Ariana Grande Manchester England Concert Ends Badly: Music History Today Podcast May 22
On the May 22 edition of the Music History Today podcast, two members of the Supremes make history, Bruce releases his first single, and police stop a…
Music History Today NetworkBob Marley Gets A State Funeral, The Real World Starts On MTV: Music History Today Podcast May 21
On the May 21 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Drake breaks a record, Chuck Berry starts a revolution, a music video icon premieres, and the Real…
Music History Today NetworkTina Turner, Gil Scott-Heron, Duke Ellington, Greg Allman Pass Away, Bob Dylan & The Star Wars Movie Soundtrack Are Born: Music History In Depth Podcast May 22 - 28
This week in this overstocked edition of the Music History In Depth Podcast, we discuss the festival that only money can buy, we hold hands for charity…
Music History Today NetworkRobin Gibb Of The Bee Gees & Ray Manzarek Of The Doors Pass Away: Music History Today Podcast May 20
On the May 20 edition of the Music History Today podcast, two Rock & Roll Hall of Famers pass away, one of the songs that brought rock and roll to the…
Music History Today NetworkDickie Betts Gets Kicked Out Of The Allman Brothers Band: Music History Today Podcast May 19
On the May 19 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Marilyn Monroe seduces, Billy Ray Cyrus dances, Glee Mania begins. Also, happy birthday to Pete…
Music History Today NetworkMusic Loses Ian Curtis & Chris Cornell, A Sister Souljah Moment Begins: History Today Podcast May 18
On the May 18 edition of the Music History Today podcast, the music world has a Sister Souljah moment and loses a man with great potential, and the Beatles…
Music History Today NetworkDaft Punk Release Random Access Memories: Music History Today Podcast May 17
On the May 17 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Daft Punk release their biggest album to date, 2 soul classics are recorded, and 2 artists pass away…
Music History Today NetworkMichael Jackson Moonwalks On Motown 25 TV & Becomes A Megastar: Music History Today Podcast May 16
On the May 16 edition of the Music History Today podcast, 2 greats in their fields pass away, a man goes from being a star to being a megastar, with the help…
Music History Today NetworkPut Bad Brains Into The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame: Music Halls of Fame Podcast
On this week's episode, we make the case for putting Bad Brains into next year's class of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Resources for mental health issues -…
Music History Today NetworkFleetwood Mac Classic Lineup Tours For The First Time: Music History Today Podcast May 15
On the May 15 edition of the Music History Today podcast, a legendary group signs a record deal, a legendary group lineup debuts, and a legendary record makes…
Music History Today NetworkFrank Sinatra & B.B. King Pass Away & Led Zeppelin Reunites, Sort Of - Music History Today Podcast May 14
On the May 14 edition of the Music History Today podcast, we have the passing of two of the most influential artists of the 20th century and a reunion of sorts…
Music History Today NetworkMichael Jackson Does The Moonwalk, Joey Ramone's Birthday: Music History In Depth Podcast May 15 - 21
On this week's episode of the Music History In Depth Podcast, a man goes from a star to a megastar in one night, the world loses two promising young men, and…
Music History Today NetworkStevie Wonder Is Born: Music History Today Podcast May 13
On the May 13 edition of the Music History Today podcast, the PMRC usher in a new era of censorship and the Rolling Stones make the list twice. Also, happy…
Music History Today NetworkRolling Stones Release Exile On Main Street: Music History Today Podcast May 12
On the May 12 edition of the Music History Today podcast, the Sex Pistols sign, the Rolling Stones release a classic, & Burt Bacharach wins an award on his…
Music History Today NetworkIrving Berlin is born, Bob Marley & Noel Redding pass away: Music History Today Podcast May 11
On the May 11 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Irving Berlin is born & Bob Marley & Noel Redding pass away For more music history, subscribe to my…
Music History Today NetworkSid Vicious & Bono Are Born, Clapton Records Bob Marley: Music History Today Podcast May 10
On the May 10 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Clapton records a Bob Marley song, and a riot breaks out. Also, bust a move with Young MC on his…
Music History Today NetworkLouis Armstrong Beats The Beatles For The Number One Spot, Billy Joel Is Born, Little Richard Passes Away: Music History Today Podcast May 9
On today's edition of Music History Today, the legend of Bruce begins, Louis Armstrong Ends the Beatles reign at number one, and the Beatles & the Rolling…
Music History Today NetworkPut John Coltrane In The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame As An Early Influencer: Music Halls of Fame Podcast
On this week's episode, we make the case for putting John Coltrane into next year's class of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as an early influencer. For more…
Music History Today NetworkBlues Great Robert Johnson Is Born, Bob Dylan Throws Flashcards & Makes A Landmark Music Video: Music History Today Podcast May 8
On today's edition of Music History Today, Bob Dylan throws flashcards, a boy band premieres, and another Beatles classic gets released. Also, happy birthday…
Music History Today NetworkSteve Perry Leaves Journey, Beethoven Premieres His 9th Symphony: Music History Today Podcast May 7
On today's edition of Music History Today, the Who and Beethoven premiere masterpieces, and Steve Perry leaves Journey. For more music history, subscribe to my…
Music History Today NetworkLouis Armstrong Beats The Beatles, Bono & 3 Other Icons Are Born, Bob Marley & 3 Other Icons Pass Away: Music History In Depth Podcast May 8 - 14
On this week's show, we tell the tale of a jazz great beating the Fab Four, and the passing of a reggae giant, a blues pioneer, The Chairman of the Board, &…
Music History Today NetworkKeith Richards Starts Writing Satisfaction In A Dream: Music History Today Podcast May 6
On today's edition of Music History Today, a classic guitar rift is created in a dream and Audioslave visits Cuba. For more music history, subscribe to my…
Music History Today NetworkRock & Roll Hall of Fame Finds A Home & Carnegie Hall Opens: Music History Today Podcast May 5
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…
Music History Today NetworkHappy Star Wars Day! The First Grammy Awards & MCA Passes Away: Music History Today Podcast May 4
Happy Star Wars day!!! May the 4th be with you!!! On today's edition of Music History Today, we have the Grammys and J Lo. Plus, a member of the Beastie Boys…
Music History Today NetworkJames Brown is Born, Boston Riots: Music History Today Podcast May 3
On today's edition of Music History Today, Boston riots, Fall Out Boy releases an album, and Bing Crosby makes two segments. Also, happy birthday to James…
Music History Today NetworkJoy Division Play Their Final Show: Music History Today Podcast May 2
On today's edition of Music History Today, Eric Clapton records a classic. Also, happy birthday to Lily Allen and Lou Gramm. For more music history, subscribe…
Music History Today NetworkAnd The Class Of 2025 Inductees For The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Are....Music Halls of Fame Podcast
This week on Who Deserves To Be Inducted Into The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, we give our thoughts on the list of inductees for this year's class. For more music…
Music History Today NetworkLL Cool J Goes Acoustic On MTV & Mozart Debuts a Classic: Music History Today Podcast May 1
Happy May day. On today's edition of Music History Today, Mozart debuts a classic, Elvis marries Priscilla, and LL Cool J goes acoustic. Also, happy birthday…
Music History Today NetworkClapton & Bowie Inspire Rock Against Racism For Bad Reasons: Music History Today Podcast April 30
On the April 30 edition of Music History Today, a Bing Crosby song signals the end of a war, 2 rock classics are released, & 2 musical geniuses pass away…
Music History Today NetworkBowie & Clapton Inspire The Rock Against Racism Concert For All the Wrong Reasons & The 1960s Payola Scandal: Music History In Depth Podcast April 30 - May 7
On this week's show, we talk about Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro, we discuss a tale of two men during the Payola scandal, Eric Clapton and David Bowie get…
Music History Today NetworkBroadway Musicals Rent & Hair Open & Bruce Tries to See Elvis: Music History Today Podcast April 29
On the April 29 edition of Music History Today, Mozart premieres a classic, Bruce goes trespassing at a famous mansion, & a modern Broadway classic musical…
Music History Today NetworkFirst Fyre Fest Begins & Ends, iTunes Music Store Opens: Music History Today Podcast April 28
On the April 28 edition of Music History Today, a Tony award winning musical closes, a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee releases their first album, & a store…