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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…
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Music History Today NetworkMusic History Today Podcast October 8: there's John Lennon, Sex Pistols, & it's Bruno Mars' Birthday
On the October 8 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Eddie Vedder meets Mookie Blaylock, we hail rock 'n roll, & we have John Lennon, Sex Pistols, &…
Music History Today NetworkMusic History Today Podcast October 7: Broadway gets Cats, John Lennon gets to stay
On the October 7 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Broadway gets Cats, John Lennon gets to stay, & Garth Brooks's new album turns him into someone…
Music History Today NetworkMusic History Today Podcast October 6: the original Jazz Singer premieres, Howard Stern moves
On the October 6 edition of the Music History Today podcast, the original Jazz Singer premieres, Howard Stern moves, & a power couple gets married. Also, happy…
Music History Today NetworkMusic Halls of Fame Podcast: 1995 in Music, Led Zeppelin, Ted Nugent, Miles Davis, Grammy Museum
This week on the Halls of Fame Podcast, we honor the year in music for 1995, along with a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class of 1995. We also look…
Music History Today NetworkMusic History Today Podcast October 5: Kelly Clarkson Breaks a Record & Steve Jobs Passes Away
On the October 5 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Steve Jobs passes away, Kelly Clarkson breaks a record, & happy birthday to Brian Johnson of…
Music History Today NetworkMusic History Today Podcast October 4: Dan Rather gets asked what the Frequency is & inspires R.E.M.
On the October 4 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Janis Joplin passes away, Dan Rather finds out what the frequency is, & two legends do something…
Music History Today NetworkMusic History Today Podcast October 3: Sinead O'Conner Rips Up a Photo
On the October 3 edition of Music History Today podcast, Sinead O'Connor rips up a photo, 2 companies become RCA Victor, & the first Hip-Hop honors takes…
Music History Today NetworkMusic History Today Podcast October 2: The World Loses Tom Petty
On the October 2 edition of Music History Today podcast, the Police release two albums, MTV shows Madonna's video & (surprise) it's then banned, & the world…
Music History Today NetworkMusic History Today Podcast October 1: Tragedy Strikes Las Vegas, Sony Introduces the CD Player
On the October 1 edition of Music History Today podcast, Barbra signs, Sony introduces the CD player, tragedy strikes Las Vegas, & the hills are alive with the…
Music History Today NetworkMusic History Today Podcast September 30: BBC 1 radio, Porgy & Bess, & the Magic Flute all premiere
On the September 30 edition of Music History Today, BBC 1 radio premieres, as does Porgy & Bess, & the Magic Flute. Also, happy birthday to Trey Anastasio of…
Music History Today NetworkMusic History Today Podcast September 29: MTV shows Nirvana & Kurtis Blow makes history
On the September 29 edition of Music History Today, Kurtis Blow makes history, & MTV introduces grunge to the mainstream. Plus, it's Jerry Lee Lewis's…
Music History Today NetworkMusic Halls of Fame Podcast: 2008 in Music, John Mellencamp, Is Being in the Rock & Roll Hall Cool? National Jazz Museum, Benny Goodman
This week on the Music Halls of Fame Podcast, we honor the year in music for 2008, along with a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class of 2008. We also…
Music History Today NetworkMusic History Today Podcast September 28: Miles Davis passes away & Stevie Wonder releases a classic
On the September 28 edition of Music History Today, a new audio format is introduced, Miles Davis passes away, & Stevie Wonder releases a legendary album…
Music History Today NetworkMusic History Today Podcast September 27: Metallica loses a member & Lorde premieres
On the September 27 edition of Music History Today, Metallica loses a member, the Father of the Blues publishes the first blues song, & Lorde premieres. Plus…
Music History Today NetworkMusic History Today Podcast September 26: a famous musical premieres, a musical film premieres
On the September 26 edition of the Music History Today Podcast, On today's show, a famous musical premieres, a musical film premieres, & the Empress of the…
Music History Today NetworkMusic History Today Podcast September 25: U2 Forms, John Bonham Passes Away
On the September 25 edition of the Music History Today Podcast, John Bonham passes away, U2 forms, a musical hits Broadway, & a musical tv show premieres…
Music History Today NetworkMusic History Today Podcast September 24: Nirvana, Soundgarden, & Red Hot Chili Peppers release day
On the September 24 edition of the Music History Today Podcast, it's a big music release day for classics from Nirvana, Soundgarden, Red Hot Chili Peppers…
Music History Today NetworkMusic History Today Podcast September 23: John Lennon & Steely Dan record classics
On the September 23 edition of the Music History Today Podcast, John Lennon records a classic, Steely Dan releases a classic, & Bob Marley performs for the…
Music History Today NetworkMusic History Today Podcast September 22: Farm Aid I takes place & John Lennon signs
On the September 22 edition of the Music History Today Podcast, the first Farm Aid concert takes place, John Lennon signs his last record deal, & Happy…
Music History Today NetworkMusic Halls of Fame Podcast: 2012 in music, Red Hot Chili Peppers, B-52's, Sam Phillips Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum in Nashville
This week on the Music Halls of Fame Podcast, we honor the year in music for 2012, along with a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class of 2012. We also…
Music History Today NetworkMusic History Today Podcast September 21: Nirvana releases In Utero & R.E.M. breaks up
On the September 21 edition of the Music History Today Podcast, Jaco passes away, Nirvana releases its last album, & REM breaks up. Plus, it's Leonard Cohen's…
Music History Today NetworkMusic History Today Podcast September 20: John Lennon leaves & Jim Croce passes away
On the September 20 edition of the Music History Today podcast, John Lennon leaves the Beatles, Jim Croce passes away tragically, & a famous album cover is…
Music History Today NetworkMusic History Today Podcast September 19: Disney's Epcot Captain EO ride with Michael Jackson opens
On the September 19 edition of the Music History Today podcast, the PMRC hearing is held, Captain EO arrives, & it's a big music release day. Plus, it's Lita…
Music History Today NetworkMusic History Today Podcast September 18: Singles & WKRP premiere & Scott Joplin gets PAID
On the September 18 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Scott Joplin gets paid, a grunge movie premieres, & a TV show about a radio station premieres…
Music History Today NetworkMusic History Today Podcast September 17: Keith Moon of The Who Almost Blows Himself Up
On the September 17 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Keith Moon blows up...almost literally, RCA's first LP is released, & the only wall that…
Music History Today NetworkMusic History Today Podcast September 16: Miami Vice & Rappers Delight debut & influence music
On the September 16 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Miami Vice debuts, the Met opens at Lincoln Center, & Rapper's Delight gets released. Also…
Music History Today NetworkMusic History Today Podcast September 15: Johnny Ramone Passes Away & Huey Lewis Breaks Through
On the September 15 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Huey Lewis breaks through, Johnny Ramone passes away, & Dire Straits break up. Plus, it's Roy…
Music History Today NetworkMusic Halls of Fame Podcast: 2019 in Music, Def Leppard, MC5, & Patsy Cline Museum in Nashville, TN
This week on the Music Halls of Fame Podcast, we honor the year in music for 2019, along with a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2019. We also…
Music History Today NetworkMusic History Today Podcast September 14: 1st MTV Video Music Awards, Amy Winehouse & Nas' birthdays
On the September 14 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Handel completes the Messiah, Clear Channel puts some artists on a naughty list, & the first…
Music History Today NetworkMusic History Today Podcast September 13: Kanye Interrupts Taylor Swift & Tupac Passes Away
On the September 13 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Tupac passes away, Biggie debuts, Kanye is Kanye, & a ton of other things, including the event…
Music History Today NetworkMusic History Today Podcast September 12: the Monkees, Ed Sheeran, & Justin Timberlake debut
On the September 12 edition of the Music History Today podcast, the Monkees debut as does Ed Sheeran & Justin Timberlake, Johnny Cash passes away, & some MTV…
Music History Today NetworkMusic History Today Podcast September 11: 9/11 terrorist attacks influence music
On this somber September 11 edition of the Music History Today podcast, music plays its part in that terrible day's events in 2001, Stravinsky premieres an…
Music History Today NetworkMusic History Today Podcast September 10: Nirvana Smells Like Teen Spirit & Michael Jackson performs in NYC the night before the events of 9/11
On the September 10 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Nirvana smells like teen spirit, the Fresh Prince debuts, & Michael Jackson performs in…
Music History Today NetworkMusic History Today Podcast September 9: Elvis Gets on Ed Sullivan & Apple & U2 give a free album
On the September 9 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Elvis gets on Ed Sullivan, Nirvana takes one for the team, & Apple pisses off its customers by…
Music History Today NetworkMusic History Today Podcast September 8: Michael Kisses Lisa Marie & it's Pink's Birthday
On the September 8 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Michael kisses Lisa Marie, Chuck Berry duck walks, & Tom Waits drops Bone Machine. Plus, it's…
Music History Today NetworkMusic Halls of Fame Podcast: 1994 in Music, Elton John, Fela Kuti, & the Buddy Holly Center in Texas
This week on the Music Halls of Fame Podcast, we honor the year in music for 1994, along with a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class of 1994. We also…
Music History Today NetworkMusic History Today Podcast September 7: Tupac is shot, MTV VMA ceremonies, & 9/11 related events
On the September 7 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Tupac is shot, it's a big MTV Video Music Awards ceremony day, & 2 things related to September…
Music History Today NetworkMusic History Today Podcast September 6: Princess Diana's funeral inspires the best selling song of all time worldwide
On the September 6 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Princess Diana is laid to rest & inspires the biggest selling single ever, Pavarotti passes…
Music History Today NetworkMusic History Today Podcast September 5: Freddie Mercury birthday & Jimmy Cliff
On the September 5 edition of the Music History Today podcast, a car accident inspires a classic song, Jimmy Cliff is introduced to America, & G.R.L. loses a…
Music History Today NetworkMusic History Today Podcast September 4: Beyonce's birthday, American Idol crowns a winner
On the September 4 edition of the Music History Today podcast, American Idol crowns a winner, the Dream gets married, & a Motown group forms. Plus, rejoice…
Music History Today NetworkMusic History Today Podcast September 3: The Woz Puts On The Us Music Festival
On the September 3 edition of the Music History Today podcast, the Woz puts on a festival, Rush, George Michael, and Culture Club debut new projects, and a tv…
Music History Today NetworkMusic History Today Podcast September 2: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Opens, Garth Releases a Mega Smash & the King of Pop Sets a Record
On the September 2 edition of the Music History Today podcast, the Hall of Fame opens, the King of Pop sets a record, and Garth releases a mega smash. Plus…
Music History Today NetworkMusic History Today Podcast September 1: There's Rush, Boz Scaggs, & It's Zendaya's Birthday
On the September 1 edition of the Music History Today podcast, there's Hal David, Rush, and Boz Scaggs. Plus, birthday greetings go to Zendaya, Barry Gibb and…
Music History Today NetworkMusic Halls of Fame Podcast: 1999 in Music, Dusty Springfield, Stone Temple Pilots, Mozart, Bertramka Villa in Prague, Czech Republic
This week on the Music Halls of Fame Podcast, we honor the year in music for 1999, along with a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class of 1999. We also…
Music History Today NetworkMusic History Today Podcast August 31: Threepenny Opera premieres, George Harrison is found guilty
On the August 31 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Threepenny Opera premieres, George Harrison is found guilty, and Goat's Head Soup is served. Plus…
Music History Today NetworkMusic History Today Podcast August 30: The Notting Hill Riots Inspire The Clash & Kanye Runs...Kinda
On the August 30 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Kanye makes an announcement, the Go-Go's hang it up, and an event in Notting Hill inspires a…
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Music History Today Podcast August 29: Rock Against Racism is Formed & George Joins the Quarrymen
On the August 29 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Rock Against Racism is formed, George joins the Quarrymen, and we've got a lust for life. Plus…
Music History Today NetworkMusic History Today Podcast August 28: Sex, Drugs, But No More Rock & Roll For One Band
On the August 28 edition of the Music History Today podcast, there's sex, drugs, but no more rock and roll; at least for one band. Plus, it's country…
Music History Today NetworkMusic History Today Podcast August 27: Pearl Jam debuts & Stevie Ray Vaughan passes away
On the August 27 edition of the Music History Today podcast, there's the Beatles, Pearl Jam debuts, Stevie Ray Vaughan in a helicopter crash, & new age…
Music History Today NetworkMusic History Today Podcast August 26: Jimi Hendrix opens a studio & The Beatles drop 2 classics
On the August 26 edition of the Music History Today podcast, it's all about Laura Branigan, Bobby Darin, & Taylor Hicks. Plus, happy birthday to 1 of my…
Music History Today NetworkMusic History Today Podcast August 25: Arthur Brown catches on fire on stage & Aaliyah passes away
On the August 25 edition of the Music History Today podcast, there's Elton John, & the Boss. Plus, singer Arthur Brown literally catches on fire on stage…
Music History Today NetworkMusic History Today Podcast August 24: Sinead O'Connor takes a stand & Katy Perry drops new music
On the August 24 edition of the Music History Today podcast, we have the Ramones, Mozart, the Stones, & Louis Prima. Plus, Sinead O'Connor takes yet another…
Music History Today NetworkMusic Halls of Fame Podcast: 2003 year in music, Elvis Costello, Husker Du, Jesus Christ Superstar
This week on the Music Halls of Fame podcast, we honor the year in music for 2003, along with a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class of 2003. We also…
Music History Today NetworkMusic History Today Podcast August 23: Taylor Swift releases Lover & it's Keith Moon's birthday
On the August 23 edition of the Music History Today podcast, there's the Beatles, Lou Reed, Bono. Plus, it's also Keith Moon & Rick Springfield's birthdays!!…
Music History Today NetworkMusic History Today Podcast August 22: it's Dua Lipa & John Lee Hooker's birthdays
On the August 22 edition of the Music History Today podcast, a lot of people begin recording: Elvis, Derek & the Dominoes, Madonna, & the Beatles. Plus, it's…
Music History Today NetworkMusic History Today Podcast August 21: BTS releases Dynamite, Bono gets married, Robert Moog dies
On the August 21 edition of the Music History Today podcast, the Tragically Hip get together 1 last time, Bono gets married, the inventor of the Moog…
Music History Today NetworkMusic History Today Podcast August 20: huge birthdays today: Robert Plant, KRS-One, & Demi Lovato
On the August 20 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Voyager 2 launches with a record on board but no needle (go figure), the 1812 Overture premieres…
Music History Today NetworkMusic History Today Podcast August 19: Newlyweds: Nick & Jessica premieres on MTV & More
On the August 19 edition of the Music History Today podcast, MTV premieres celebrity reality, Lou Pearlman passes away, and Leonard Bernstein ends a career…
Music History Today NetworkMusic History Today Podcast August 18: Jimi Plays Woodstock & FM Radio Premieres
On the August 18 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Jimi plays Woodstock, the Beatles get street names, and FM radio premieres. Plus, jump up, jump up…
Music History Today NetworkMusic Halls of Fame Podcast: 1993 in Music History, Cream, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Gov't Mule, Songwriters Hall of Fame
This week on the Music Halls of Fame Podcast, we honor the year in music for 1993, along with a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1993. We also…