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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 NetworkEric Clapton Marries Pattie Boyd, Cops Shut Down U2 Concert: Music History Today Podcast March 27
On the March 27 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Eric Clapton marries his muse, U2 gets shut down by the cops & gets it all on tape, & you can sing…
Music History Today NetworkClassical Music Icon Ludwig Van Beethoven Passes Away: Music History Today Podcast March 26
On the March 26 edition of the Music History Today podcast, a Classical music great passes away, music greats debut, & a few music greats celebrate birthdays…
Music History Today NetworkAretha Franklin & Elton John Are Born, Taylor Hawkins Passes Away: Music History Today Podcast March 24
On the March 25 edition of Music History Today podcast, Zayn breaks hearts & carpool karaoke debuts For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or…
Music History Today NetworkWhat You Missed In The Music Business Podcast March 14 - 21, 2026
On this week's episode: Tina Turner's estate reaches a deal, music companies make a boat load of money, and Universal Music Group changes their mind. For more…
Music History Today NetworkFirst Soul Train Awards Take Place: Music History Today Podcast March 24
On the March 24 edition of the Music History Today podcast, a couple Rolling Stones notes, Elvis joins the Army, & Billboard debuts a new chart For more music…
Music History Today NetworkWhat You Missed In The Music Industry Podcast: March 14 - 21, 2026
On this week's episode, the Dance Music Award Nominees get announced, SXSW happens, and music sales break records. For more music history, subscribe to my…
Music History Today NetworkTwo Hall of Famers Sign Their 1st Record Deals: Music History Today Podcast March 23
Two Rock & Roll hall of famers sign their first record deals, a country singer & father of a pop star creates a song & dance sensation, & a rally against the…
Music History Today NetworkMy Chemical Romance Breaks Up & Phife Dawg Passes Away: Music History Today Podcast March 22
On today's show, The Beatles release their first album, Lennon gives Power to the People, & we say goodbye to Phife Dawg. For more music history, subscribe to…
Music History Today NetworkFirst Rock Concert, Moondog Coronation Ball, Takes Place: Music History Today Podcast March 21
On today's show, the world's first and possibly shortest rock concert takes place in Cleveland, Ohio. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel…
Music History Today NetworkVote For Phil Collins To Be Inducted Into The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame As a Solo Artist: Music Halls of Fame Podcast
This week, we're going to look at the case for you to vote for Phil Collins to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist. For more music…
Music History Today NetworkJohn Marries Yoko & Chester Bennington Of Linkin Park Is Born: Music History Today Podcast March 20
On today's show, John marries Yoko, America shuts down, & Glee ends. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version…
Music History Today NetworkVote For Mariah Carey To Be Inducted Into The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame: Music Halls of Fame Podcast
This week, we're going to look at the case for you to vote for Mariah Carey to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. For more music history…
Music History Today NetworkGuitarist Randy Rhoads & Grunge Frontman Andrew Wood Pass Away: Music History Today Podcast March 19
On today's show, Randy Rhoads & Andrew Wood pass away. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music…
Music History Today NetworkWhat You Missed In The Music Business Podcast March 7 - 13 2026
On this week's episode: Live Nation Settles, Google gets sued, as does Anthropic. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the…
Music History Today NetworkChuck Berry Passes Away, Morgan Wallen Breaks A Record: Music History Today Podcast March 18
On today's show, a boy band appearance goes horribly wrong and a tractor trailer accident inspires a song. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify…
Music History Today NetworkWhat You Missed In The Music Industry Podcast March 7 - 13, 2026
On this week's episode: Live Nation Settles, the Jim Irsay collection gets auctioned, and your parents were listening to too much of the Goo Goo Dolls in the…
Music History Today NetworkJimi Hendrix Experience Releases Purple Haze In The UK: Music History Today Podcast March 17
On today's show, Purple Haze debuts & Street Fighting Man gets inspired. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio…
Music History Today NetworkEazy E Makes An Announcement & Old Town Road Hits The Charts: Music History Today Podcast March 16
On today's show, Eazy-E makes an announcement & Lil Nas X hits the charts. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio…
Music History Today NetworkBonnie Bramlett Punches Elvis Costello For Racial Comments: Music History Today Podcast March 15
On today's show, beware the Ides of March; which is a very popular day for birthdays, as Sly Stone, Will.I.Am, Bret Michaels, & Lightnin Hopkins all celebrate…
Music History Today NetworkGeorge Michael Auctions His Art, Beyonce Sets A Record: Music History Today Podcast March 14
On today's show, Dolly Parton says no & happy birthday to Quincy Jones. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio…
Music History Today NetworkThe Yardbirds Lose Eric Clapton But Gain Jeff Beck: Music History Today Podcast March 13
On today's show, Eric Clapton and Rod Stewart both leave their groups. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio…
Music History Today NetworkWho Was Nominated For The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Music Halls of Fame Podcast
The nominees for this year's class for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame have been announced. The list is as follows: Mariah Carey, Phil Collins…
Music History Today NetworkPaul McCartney Wins, Les Miserables Opens: Music History Today Podcast March 12
On today's show, Paul McCartney wins in court, the Stones get censored, & a jazz great passes away. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or…
Music History Today NetworkJim Morrison Escapes, The Beatles Say No To Reuniting: Music History Today Podcast March 11
On today's show, Janet Jackson & Jennifer Lopez get PAID & Jim Morrison escapes. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the…
Music History Today NetworkThe Chicks Get Into Trouble, Andy Gibb Passes Away Music History Today Podcast March 10
On today's show, the Dixie Chicks say something that get them into a lot of trouble, Mookie Blaylock gets a name change, & Marvin Gaye's estate wins a big…
Music History Today NetworkNotorious B I G & Brad Delp Pass Away, Led Zeppelin Win Music History Today Podcast March 9
On today's show, the world loses Biggie Smalls. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history…
Music History Today NetworkSoundgarden & Nine Inch Nails Release Era Defining Albums: Music History Today Podcast March 8
On today's show, two of the biggest albums of the 90s are released & Lizzo is Good as Hell. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or…
Music History Today NetworkBeastie Boys Make Chart History, First Jazz Recordings Released: Music History Today Podcast March 7
On today's show, the first jazz recordings are released, the Beastie Boys make history, & an Oscar winning music movie make its debut For more music history…
Music History Today NetworkEric Clapton Makes The Hall of Fame Again: Music History Today Podcast March 6
On today's show, Major Lazer hits Cuba, Eric Clapton gets into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for the third time, & the pandemic begins to hit the music…
Music History Today NetworkPatsy Cline Passes Away, Johnny Cash Helps Break World News: Music History Today Podcast March 5
On today's show, Patsy Cline passes away in a plane crash & Johnny Cash helps to break world news. For more music history, subscribe to my YouTube Channel or…
Music History Today NetworkJohn Lennon Says That The Beatles Are Bigger Than Jesus: Music History Today Podcast March 4
On today's show, John Lennon says something the wrong way and a girl group that told us what they really, really want, starts up. For more music history…
Music History Today NetworkMadonna Causes Controversy, Elvis Hits the UK For His Only Time: Music History Today Podcast March 3
On today's show, a Madonna music video causes controversy. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my…
Music History Today NetworkThis Is Spinal Tap is Released, Arby's Buys Pharrell's Hat: Music History Today Podcast March 2
On today's show, Dolly Parton gets vaccinated & Radio City Music Hall holds a premiere. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to…
Music History Today NetworkJim Morrison gets into trouble, Johnny Cash marries June Carter: Music History Today Podcast March 1
On today's show, Jim Morrison gets into a lot of trouble & Johnny marries June. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the…
Music History Today NetworkBeatles Win a Grammy Award On Leap Day: Music History Today Podcast February 29
On today's Leap Day show, U2 kicks off a tour, Steely Dan releases a Grammy Award winning album, and the Beatles win a Grammy Award. Things do happen on this…
Music History Today NetworkMichael Jackson Makes Grammy History: Music History Today Podcast February 28
On today's show, Michael Jackson makes Grammy history. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music…
Music History Today NetworkJacksons Pepsi Commercial Premieres on MTV: Music History Today Podcast February 27
On today's show, James Brown gets out of jail & The Jacksons get together with Pepsi. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to…
Music History Today NetworkThriller Hits the Top of the Charts: Music History Today Podcast February 26
On today's show, Michael Jackson's Thriller hits the top of the charts & Congress tries to ban rock 'n roll. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify…
Music History Today NetworkFrank Sinatra Performs For the Last Time: Music History Today Podcast February 25
On today's show, Frank Sinatra performs for the last time & Tears For Fear release their best selling album. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify…
Music History Today NetworkLed Zeppelin Releases a Classic, Kurt Marries Courtney: Music History Today Podcast February 24
On today's show, David Crosby escapes, Led Zeppelin releases a classic, & Kurt marries Courtney. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or…
Music History Today NetworkBee Gees Perform Together For Last Time: Music History Today Podcast February 23
On today's show, Santana ties a record & the Bee Gees perform together for the last time. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe…
Music History Today NetworkMetallica Lose To Jethro Tull: Music History Today Podcast February 22
On today's show, a singer survives a plane crash & MTV revives The Monkees. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio…
Music History Today NetworkMilli Vanilli Win Best New Artist & Regret It: Music History Today Podcast February 21
On today's show, Sly Stone is thrown in jail & Milli Vanilli wins an award they would later regret winning. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify…
Music History Today NetworkJimi Hendrix Plays His First Gig, Then Gets Fired: Music History Today Podcast February 20
On today's show, Jimi Hendrix plays his first gig & Pat Benatar gets married. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio…
Music History Today NetworkBoston Should Be Inducted Into The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame: Music Halls of Fame Podcast
This week, we're going to look at the case for finally putting Boston into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify…
Music History Today NetworkBon Scott Dies, Ozzy Gets Arrested: Music History Today Podcast February 19
On today's show, the American Music Awards say hello & Bon Scott says goodbye. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the…
Music History Today NetworkThe Beatles Meet The Champ: Music History Today Podcast February 18
On today's show, Ray Charles records a classic and the Beatles meet The Champ. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the…
Music History Today NetworkBrian Wilson Makes Good Vibrations: Music History Today Podcast February 17
On today's show, Mumford & Sons make their debut & Brian Wilson begins recording a Beach Boys classic. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel…
Music History Today NetworkUnofficial Beatle Tony Sheridan passes away: Music History Today Podcast February 16
On today's show, the first British pop music show premieres. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my…
Music History Today NetworkSid Vicious Joins The Sex Pistols, Chicago Is Formed: Music History Today Podcast February 15
On today's show, Chicago gets together and Rolling Stone Magazine coins a phrase. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the…
Music History Today NetworkThe Who Record Live At Leeds, DJ David Mancuso Holds a Loft Party and Starts Disco Club Culture: Music History Today Podcast February 14
Happy Valentine's Day!! On today's show, The Who record what some people consider to be the greatest live album of all time & DJ David Mancuso starts what…
Music History Today NetworkBlack Sabbath Release Their Debut Album, Pink Floyd Breaks a Chart Record: Music History Today Podcast February 13
On today's show, Pink Floyd breaks a record, Led Zeppelin has hair problems, & life is a cabaret. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or…
Music History Today NetworkShould Styx Be Inducted Into The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame: Music Halls of Fame Podcast
This week, we're going to look at the case for finally putting Styx into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify…
Music History Today NetworkKeith Richard's Estate Gets Raided, Beatles Play at Carnegie Hall: Music History Today Podcast February 12
On today's show, Keith's estate gets a visit from the cops and The Beatles play at Carnegie Hall. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or…
Music History Today NetworkWhitney Houston Passes Away, The Chicks Dominate The Grammys Music History Today Podcast February 11
On today's show, Whitney Houston passes away & the Chicks get a crowning achievement. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to…
Music History Today NetworkAmy Winehouse Makes Grammy History, Carole King Releases Tapestry: Music History Today Podcast February 10
On today's show, Carole King releases one of the biggest selling albums of all time. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to…
Music History Today NetworkBeatles Play The Ed Sullivan TV Show & Jumpstart the British Invasion: Music History Today Podcast February 9
On today's show, ladies & gentlemen, the Beatles!! The Beatles play the Ed Sullivan TV Show & they also play the Cavern Club for the first time. Beatles On the…
Music History Today NetworkTom Jones Meets Carlton Banks, Outkast Makes Grammy History: Music History Today Podcast February 8
On the February 8 edition of the Music History Today podcast, the payola scandal hits Congress, Outkast does a first, and Tom Jones does the Carlton. For more…
Music History Today NetworkThe Beatles Arrive at JFK in New York City & The British Invasion Begins: Music History Today Podcast February 7
On the February 7 edition of the Music History Today podcast, The Beatles start the British Invasion and The Wall gets performed for the first time. Beatles On…
Music History Today NetworkBob Marley is Born, Ozzy Announces His First Final Tour: Music History Today Podcast February 6
On the February 6 edition of the Music History Today podcast, The Beatles and The Beach Boys have multiple entries, & it’s the birthday of reggae superstar Bob…