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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 NetworkThe Minimoog Gets Introduced: Music History Today Podcast January 24
On the January 24 edition of the Music History Today podcast, we have Aretha, Adele, the minimoog & it's Michael DesBarres birthday For more music history…
Music History Today NetworkThe Buzzcocks Should Be Inducted Into The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
This week on Who Deserves to be in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, we look at the case for putting The Buzzcocks into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a solo…
Music History Today NetworkA Led Zeppelin Song Starts a Crisis: Music History Today Podcast January 23
On the January 23 edition of the Music History Today podcast, there's the Spice Girls, Led Zeppelin terrorists, & Tony Bennett For more music history…
Music History Today NetworkBuddy Holly Records For The Final Time: Music History Today Podcast January 22
On the January 22 edition of the Music History Today podcast, there's the Bottom Line, Bowie, Bad Religion, & John Lennon For more music history, subscribe to…
Music History Today NetworkWe Are The World Is Recorded & Mozart Is Born: Music History In Depth Podcast January 22 - 28
On this week's show, A Led Zeppelin song starts a crisis at a radio station, Adele drops 21 in the UK, we celebrate the life of the Prince of his generation, &…
Music History Today NetworkPatsy Cline Wins a Talent Show & Gets Discovered: Music History Today Podcast January 21
On the January 21 edition of the Music History Today podcast, there's Patsy Cline & BB King. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or…
Music History Today NetworkThe Byrds Record Mr. Tambourine Man: Music History Today Podcast January 20
On the January 20 edition of the Music History Today podcast, there's High School Musical, Def Leppard, Daft Punk, Bob Dylan, Ozzy, & Leadbelly For more music…
Music History Today NetworkJanis Joplin & Dolly Parton Are Born: Music History Today Podcast January 19
On the January 19 edition of the Music History Today podcast, there's Charles Manson, Carl Perkins, Bad Religion, the Beatles, Searching for Sugar Man, Janis…
Music History Today NetworkDavid Crosby & Glenn Frey Pass Away: Music History Today Podcast January 18
On the January 18 edition of the Music History Today podcast, there's the Met, Glenn Frey, Bad Company, Louis Armstrong, & Benny Goodman For more music…
Music History Today NetworkEartha Kitt, Calvin Harris, & Tiesto Are Born: Music History Today Podcast January 17
On the January 17 edition of the Music History Today podcast, there's Juice, Sugarland, Don Kirshner, Garth Brooks, Eartha Kitt, & Kid Rock For more music…
Music History Today NetworkJoy Division & New Order Should Be Inducted Into The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
This week on Who Deserves to be in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, we look at the case for putting Joy Division & New Order into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as…
Music History Today NetworkWhiskey A Go Go & Cavern Club Both Open: Music History Today Podcast January 16
On the January 16 edition of the Music History Today podcast, there's Carnegie Hall, the Cavern Club, Donny & Marie, Eric Clapton, Little Richard, Aaliyah, &…
Music History Today NetworkRolling Stones Cave In to Ed Sullivan: Music History Today Podcast January 15
On the January 15 edition of the Music History Today podcast, there's George Harrison, Harry Nilsson, Joe Walsh, Mick Jagger, the Supremes, & Pitbull For more…
Music History Today NetworkByrds Record A Classic & Music On Inauguration Day: Music History In Depth Podcast January 15 - 21
On this week's episode of the Music History In Depth Podcast, Disney creates a cultural phenomenon, jazz gets played at Carnegie Hall, an unknown country music…
Music History Today NetworkMadonna Gets Ambitious: Music History Today Podcast January 14
On the January 14 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Madonna makes her ambitions known, Bowie does a first, & Diana Ross does a last. Also, happy…
Music History Today NetworkBBC Bans Frankie & Sylvain Sylvain Passes Away: Music History Today Podcast January 13
On the January 13 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Wagner completes Parsifal, Ed Sheeran signs, & the BBC bans Frankie. Also, happy birthday to…
Music History Today NetworkCream Reunites & Motown Begins: Music History Today Podcast January 12
On the January 12 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Cream reunites, Beautiful premieres, & Motown begins under another name. Also, happy birthday to…
Music History Today NetworkPaul Simon Plays South Africa: Music History Today Podcast January 11
On the January 11 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Paul Simon plays South Africa, Rio Rocks, & Nirvana celebrates hitting #1 by tearing up SNL…
Music History Today NetworkDavid Bowie & Jeff Beck Pass Away: Music History Today Podcast January 10
On the January 10 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Bowie passes away, Elvis records a classic, & happy birthday to Pat Benatar For more music…
Music History Today NetworkSteve Winwood Should Be Inducted Into The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame As A Solo Artist
This week on Who Deserves to be in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, we look at the case for putting Steve Winwood into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a solo…
Music History Today NetworkApple & Steve Jobs Announce iTunes & the first iPhone: Music History Today Podcast January 9
On the January 9 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Michael Jackson gets an award, Phantom beats Cats, & Van Halen releases their biggest selling…
Music History Today NetworkDavid Bowie & Elvis Presley Are Born: Music History Today Podcast January 8
On the January 8 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Elvis does a first, Bowie does a last, & it's both of their birthdays today For more music…
Music History Today NetworkThe Births of Elvis Presley, Motown, & David Bowie: Music History In Depth Podcast January 8-14
This week on the Music History In Depth Podcast, we celebrate the lives of music icons Elvis Presley & David Bowie, Paul Simon makes history, a historic record…
Music History Today NetworkDavid Bowie Releases Changes: Music History Today Podcast January 7
On the January 7 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Katy Perry does a first, 50 Cent's In Da Club, & happy birthday to Sean Paul For more music…
Music History Today NetworkBill Wyman Leaves the Rolling Stones: Music History Today Podcast January 6
On the January 6 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Elvis does a final appearance, the Stones lose a member, Frampton Comes Alive (maybe), & happy…
Music History Today NetworkSugarHill Gang Become First Rappers To Enter The Pop Charts: Music History Today Podcast January 5
On the January 5 edition of the Music History Today podcast, there's 2 Springsteen mentions, 2 opera mentions, the Wiz opens, & happy birthday to Deadmau5 For…
Music History Today NetworkJimi Hendrix Experience Get Banned on the BBC: Music History Today Podcast January 4
On the January 4 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Jimi gets banned, Nirvana signs, Yes & the Doors debut, & happy birthday to Michael Stipe of…
Music History Today NetworkSir George Martin is Born: Music History Today Podcast January 3
On the January 3 edition of the Music History Today podcast, David Bowie ends the elephant man, Carl Wilson says no, & happy birthday to Sir George Martin &…
Music History Today NetworkIs the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Too Diverse & Woke? - Music Halls of Fame Podcast
This week on Who Deserves to be in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, we deal with the controversy about whether the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is "woke". For more…
Music History Today NetworkSid Vicious Trial Begins & The Weavers Get Banned On NBC: Music History Today Podcast January 2
On the January 2 edition of the Music History Today podcast, a magazine & a trial begin & happy birthday to Bryson Tiller. For more music history, subscribe to…
Music History Today NetworkGrandmaster Flash is Born on New Year's Day: Music History Today Podcast January 1
Happy New Year!! On the January 1 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Flavor Flav starts, Lady GaGa drops the ball, & happy birthday to Grandmaster…
Music History Today NetworkJimi Hendrix & The Weavers Get Banned, Top of the Pops: Music History In Depth Podcast January 1- 7
On this week's Music History In Depth Podcast , Jimi & the Weavers get banned, we talk about the significance of January 1 & why this week is important in the…
Music History Today NetworkJourney & AC/DC Play Their First Concerts On New Year's Eve: Music History Today Podcast December 31
Happy New Year's Eve!! On the December 31 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Journey, the Kinks, AC/DC, & Bauhaus play their first gigs, Dick Clark…
Music History Today NetworkStevie Wonder Released That Girl: Music History Today Podcast December 30
On the December 30 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Frank Sinatra has 2 entries, Stevie Wonder releases That Girl, 2 acts lose members, & happy…
Music History Today NetworkThe Future of This Podcast Channel is a Good One: Music History Today Topic episode 1
On this inaugural episode, we discuss all of the changes that are coming to the channel in 2025. Here's a hint: we're expanding. For more music history…
Music History Today NetworkThe Muse, Marianne Faithfull, is Born - Music History Today Podcast December 29
On the December 29 edition of the Music History Today podcast, a symphony forms, Streisand debuts, Steve & Eydie get married, & happy birthday to Marianne…
Music History Today NetworkLemmy & Debbie Reynolds Pass Away - Music History Today Podcast December 28
On the December 28 edition of the Music History Today podcast, the New Yorker introduces us to the Beatles, Debbie Reynolds passes away, as does Lemmy, & happy…
Music History Today NetworkLeonard Cohen Debuts & The Faces Break Up - Music History Today Podcast December 27
On the December 27 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Leonard Cohen debuts, the Faces break up, Show Boat premieres, & happy birthday to guys from…
Music History Today NetworkShould Linkin Park Be Inducted Into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame? - Music Halls of Fame Podcast
This week on the Music Halls of Fame Podcast, we honor the year in music for 2003, along with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class of 2003 inductees The Police. We…
Music History Today NetworkJimi Hendrix Writes Purple Haze - Music History Today Podcast December 26
Happy Kwanzaa & Boxing Day! On the December 26 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Jimi Hendrix writes a classic, Led Zeppelin starts, Fontella Bass &…
Music History Today NetworkMany Legends Are Both Born & Die On Christmas Day - Music History Today Podcast December 25
Merry Christmas!! On the December 25 edition of the Music History Today podcast, many legends pass away, including Dean Martin, Eartha Kitt, James Brown…
Music History Today NetworkHendrix Writes Purple Haze: Music History In Depth Podcast December 25 - 31
On this week's podcast season ending episode of the Music History In Depth Podcast, we discuss how two songs came into being, including the myths around one of…
Music History Today NetworkSilent Night is First Performed - Music History Today Podcast December 24
On the December 24 Christmas Eve edition of the Music History Today podcast, Aida & Silent Night premiere, a couple of broadcast firsts happen, the New York…
Music History Today NetworkEddie Vedder of Pearl Jam is Born - Music History Today Podcast December 23
On the December 23 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Ice Cube gets bounced, the UFO Club opens, & happy birthday to Eddie Vedder & Derek Small of…
Music History Today NetworkJoe Strummer Passes Away & Nikki Sixx Nearly Does - Music History Today Podcast December 22
On the December 22 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Joe Cocker, Ma Rainey, & Joe Strummer pass away, Nikki Sixx nearly passes away, & happy birthday…
Music History Today NetworkElvis Meets Nixon, Pan Am Flight 103 Crash Affects Music - Music History Today Podcast December 21
On the December 21 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Flavor Flav opens a restaurant, Pan Am Flight 103 crashes, Sweeney Todd premieres, & happy…
Music History Today NetworkElvis Presley Gets Drafted - Music History Today Podcast December 20
On the December 20 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Elvis gets his draft notice, Jethro Tull forms, Dreamgirls premieres, & happy birthday to Alan…
Music History Today NetworkWho's Eligible For The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame For the First Time? - Music Halls of Fame Podcast
This week, we honor the year in music for 1994, along with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class of 1994 inductee Sir Elton John. We also take a look at who will be…
Music History Today NetworkKeith Moon Collapses Again, Titanic is Released - Music History Today Podcast December 19
On the December 19 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Keith Moon collapses, Carl Perkins records, Ronnie Wood leaves, & happy birthday to Maurice…
Music History Today NetworkKeith Richard is Born & Will Never Die (probably) - Music History Today Podcast December 18
On the December 18 edition of the Music History Today podcast, 2 artists leave their groups, 2 artists debut, the Beatles get told no, happy birthday to Keith…
Music History Today NetworkElvis Meets Nixon, Pan Am Flight 103 - Music History In Depth Podcast December 18 - 24
On this week's episode of the Music History in Depth Podcast, we discuss how the most famous piece of classical music didn't have such a revered beginning…
Music History Today NetworkElvis Costello Gets Banned on Saturday Night Live - Music History Today Podcast December 17
On the December 17 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Run DMC sets a record, David Bowie releases an album, a radio station does something first, &…
Music History Today NetworkJimi Hendrix & Nirvana's MTV Unplugged concert both debut - Music History Today Podcast December 16
On the December 16 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Nirvana's MTV Unplugged concert premieres, Shania Twain sets a record, Jimi Hendrix releases his…
Music History Today NetworkDisc Jockey Alan Freed Is Born & Glenn Miller Disappears - Music History Today Podcast December 15
On the December 15 edition of the Music History Today podcast, the Spice Girls premiere, Glenn Miller disappears, the original version of Folsom City Blues is…
Music History Today NetworkSaturday Night Fever Holds Its Premiere - Music History Today Podcast December 14
On the December 14 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Saturday Night Fever opens, Puccini premieres an opera, & happy birthday to Vanessa Hudgens…
Music History Today NetworkBeyonce Surprise Drops An Album & Taylor Swift Is Born - Music History Today Podcast December 13
On the December 13 edition of the Music History Today podcast, the Beatles sign a contract, the first music store opens, Beyonce surprise drops an album, &…
Music History Today NetworkDoes the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Have a Morality Double Standard? - Music Halls of Fame Podcast
On this week's show, we honor the year in music for 2007, along with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class of 2007 inductees Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five…
Music History Today NetworkFrank Sinatra & Dionne Warwick Are Born - Music History Today Podcast December 12
On the December 12 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Ike Turner passes away, Ace Frehley nearly does, Mick Taylor & Jim Morrison have finales, &…
Music History Today NetworkSam Cooke Passes Away - Music History Today Podcast December 11
On the December 11 edition of the Music History Today podcast, it's first gigs for Aretha Franklin, Genesis, the Velvet Underground, & happy birthday to…
Music History Today NetworkSam Cooke Is Gone & Saturday Night Fever Premieres - Music History In Depth Podcast December 11 - 17
On this week's episode of the Music History in Depth podcast, we discuss the mystery surrounding Sam Cooke's death, the strange & scary case of Justin Bieber…