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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 first MTV Video Music Awards Take Place: Music History Today Podcast September 14
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 NetworkTupac passes away: Music History Today Podcast September 13
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 NetworkJohnny Cash passes away: Music History Today Podcast September 12
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 NetworkIron Maiden Should Be In Next Year's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class: Music Halls of Fame Podcast
On this week's episode, we look at the case for putting Iron Maiden into next year's class of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. For more music history, subscribe…
Music History Today NetworkThe effects that 9/11 had on music: Music History Today Podcast September 11
On this somber September 11 edition of the Music History Today podcast, music plays its part in that terrible day's events in 2001, & the Father of the Blues…
Music History Today NetworkNirvana releases Smells Like Teen Spirit: Music History Today Podcast September 10
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 NetworkThe First MTV VMA, Miami Vice, How 9/11 Affected Music: Music History In Depth Podcast September 11-17
On this week's show, we discuss the effects the events on September 11 had on music, we also talk about the first MTV Video Music Awards & an accidentally…
Music History Today NetworkJohn Lennon Releases the Album Imagine: Music History Today Podcast September 9
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 NetworkIt's Avicii's Birthday & Chuck Berry Duck Walks: Music History Today Podcast September 8
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 NetworkTupac Is Shot, Mac Miller Passes Away: Music History Today Podcast September 7
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 NetworkElton John Performs at Princess Diana's Funeral: Music History Today Podcast September 6
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 NetworkIt's Freddie Mercury's Birthday: Music History Today Podcast September 5
On the September 5 edition of the Music History Today podcast, a car accident inspires a classic song, Jimmy Cliff is introduced to America. Plus, it's Farrokh…
Music History Today NetworkShould Eddie Money Be In Next Year's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class: Music Halls of Fame Podcast
On this week's episode, we look at the case for putting Eddie Money into next year's class of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. For more music history, subscribe…
Music History Today NetworkKelly Clarkson Wins The First American Idol: Music History Today Podcast September 4
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 NetworkTaylor Hawkins Tribute Concert is Held: Music History Today Podcast September 3
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 NetworkFreddie Mercury & Beyonce's Birthdays: Music History In Depth Podcast September 4-10
On this week's show, American Idol gets huge, one of the most popular duos of all time reunite on a telethon, and we say happy birthday to a few legends…
Music History Today NetworkPearl Jam's Jeremy Wins Big at MTV VMA: Music History Today Podcast September 2
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 NetworkBarry Gibb & Zendaya Are Born & Jimmy Buffet Passes Away: Music History Today Podcast September 1
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 NetworkThe Rolling Stones Release Goats Head Soup: Music History Today Podcast August 31
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 Network1976 Notting Hill Riots Inspire The Clash: Music History Today Podcast August 30
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…
Music History Today NetworkMichael Jackson is Born: Music History Today Podcast August 29
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 NetworkTool Should Be In Next Year's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class: Music Halls of Fame Podcast
On this week's episode, we look at the case for putting Tool into next year's class of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. For more music history, subscribe to my…
Music History Today NetworkBritney, Christina, & Madonna Kiss at the MTV VMA: Music History Today Podcast August 28
On the August 28 edition of the Music History Today podcast, there's no more rock and roll; at least for one band. Plus, it's country superstars Shania's and…
Music History Today NetworkPearl Jam Releases Ten: Music History Today Podcast August 27
On the August 27 edition of the Music History Today podcast, there's the Beatles, Pearl Jam debuts, & new age music...sort of. Plus, it's happy birthday to…
Music History Today NetworkBarry Gibb & Michael Jackson Are Born: Music History In Depth Podcast August 28 - September 3
On this week's show, a musical organization is started to combat racism from a couple of very surprising sources and no, we're not talking about present day…
Music History Today NetworkHendrix Opens Electric Lady Studios: Music History Today Podcast August 26
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 NetworkThe Wizard of Oz Opens: Music History Today Podcast August 25
On the August 25 edition of the Music History Today podcast, there's Aaliyah, Elton John, Kanye, & the Boss. Plus, it's Leonard Bernstein's birthday. For more…
Music History Today NetworkJohn Lennon Goes Cold Turkey: Music History Today Podcast August 24
On the August 24 edition of the Music History Today podcast, we have the Ramones, Mozart, the Stones, & Louis Prima. Plus, it's Pebbles' birthday: the singer…
Music History Today NetworkThe Beatles Play at Shea Stadium: Music History Today Podcast August 23
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 NetworkJohn Lee Hooker is Born: Music History Today Podcast August 22
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 NetworkShould Husker Du Be in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Music Halls of Fame Podcast
On this week's episode, we look at the case for putting Husker Du into next year's class of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. For more music history, subscribe to…
Music History Today NetworkCount Basie & Joe Strummer Are Born: Music History Today Podcast August 21
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 NetworkThe Tragically Hip play their last concert: Music History Today Podcast August 20
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 NetworkWizard of Oz Opens & Brian Epstein Dies: Music History In Depth Podcast August 21 - 27
On this week's show, we discuss an iconic movie musical that owes its later pop culture status to television, the death of a manager, and we say happy birthday…
Music History Today NetworkBeatles Are Protested Against in Memphis: Music History Today Podcast August 19
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 NetworkJimi Hendrix Plays An Iconic National Anthem At Woodstock: Music History Today Podcast August 18
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 NetworkNirvana Films the Smells Like Teen Spirit Music Video: Music History Today Podcast August 17
On the August 17 edition of the Music History Today podcast, two legends pass away, one tries to pass away, and a legendary music video is recorded. Plus, it's…
Music History Today NetworkElvis Presley & Aretha Franklin Pass Away: Music History Today Podcast August 16
On the August 16 edition of the Music History Today podcast, the King & Queen are dead; long live the King & Queen. Also, the hair band era starts in earnest…
Music History Today NetworkThe Original Woodstock Music Festival Begins: Music History Today Podcast August 15
On the August 15 edition of the Music History Today podcast, the Beatles go to Shea, the Macarena gets unleashed, Led Zep goes in through the out door, and…
Music History Today NetworkThe Replacements Should Be in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Music Halls of Fame Podcast
On this week's episode, we make the case for finally putting The Replacements into next year's class of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.For more music history…
Music History Today NetworkNeil Peart Plays With Rush For The First Time: Music History Today Podcast August 14
On the August 14 edition of the Music History Today podcast, the Commitments premieres, the sequel to High School Musical is released, and the world finds out…
Music History Today NetworkBob Dylan Releases Blowin' In The Wind: Music History Today Podcast August 13
On the August 13 edition of the Music History Today podcast, two stage mishaps have tragic consequences, one band debuts, while another one breaks up. Plus…
Music History Today NetworkElvis Presley & Aretha Franklin Pass Away: Music History In Depth Podcast August 14 - 20
On this week's show, Nirvana's Smells Like Teen Spirit music video is recorded, the legendary Woodstock music festival happens, the King of the Delta Blues…
Music History Today NetworkThe Beatles Start Their Last US Tour: Music History Today Podcast August 12
On the August 12 edition of the Music History Today podcast, the Beatles get their drummer; at least for a little while, Shakira goes unplugged, and Janis…
Music History Today NetworkHip Hop is Born at a Birthday Party in the Bronx: Music History Today Podcast August 11
On the August 11 edition of the Music History Today podcast, a birthday party in the Bronx leads to the birth of hip hop, two Beatles' films premiere, and the…
Music History Today NetworkJim Morrison Goes On Trial, Electric Guitar Gets A Patent: Music History Today Podcast August 10
On the August 10 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Simon LeBon gets rescued, the Rickenbacker Frying Pan gets a patent, and Jim Morrison goes on…
Music History Today NetworkJerry Garcia Passes Away, KISS Unplugs: Music History Today Podcast August 9
On the August 9 edition of the Music History Today podcast, the world loses Jerry Garcia, KISS goes unplugged with every band member, and Queen plays its last…
Music History Today NetworkNWA Releases Straight Outta Compton, Amy Says No, No, No: Music History Today Podcast August 8
On the August 8 edition of the Music History Today podcast, we're straight Outta Compton, Amy says no no no, and Biggie debuts. Plus, happy birthday to a…
Music History Today NetworkPhil Collins Belongs 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 finally putting Phil Collins into next year's class of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist. For more…
Music History Today NetworkGarth Brooks Plays Central Park & Bruce Dickinson is Born: Music History Today Podcast August 7
On the August 7 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Jesus Christ Superstar premieres and Central Park is home to two concerts. Plus, horns up for Bruce…
Music History Today NetworkHamilton Opens on Broadway & Yo MTV Raps Premieres In America: Music History Today Podcast August 6
On the August 6 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Hamilton officially opens, Yo MTV Raps premieres, and Chubby Checker starts a dance craze. Also…
Music History Today NetworkHip Hop's Birthday, Olivia Newton-John passes Away: Music History In Depth Podcast August 7 - 13
On this week's show, we celebrate the birthdays of the Rickenbacker Frying Pan (now known as the electric guitar), the Merry Go Round & rap music, mainstream…
Music History Today NetworkThe Runaways Form, Marilyn Monroe is Found: Music History Today Podcast August 5
On the August 5 edition of the Music History Today podcast, a music television institution starts its run, Def Leppard signs, the Runaways form, and Clapton…
Music History Today NetworkJohn Lennon & Yoko Ono Start Recording Double Fantasy: Music History Today Podcast August 4
On the August 4 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Billboard Magazine fine tunes its Hot 100 chart, Biggie gets married, and John and Yoko start…
Music History Today NetworkThe Beatles played the Cavern Club one last time: Music History Today Podcast August 3
On the August 3 edition of the Music History Today podcast, The Beatles play at the Cavern Club for the last time, the Macarena starts its reign at number one…
Music History Today NetworkRobert Zimmerman Goes To His High School Reunion As Bob Dylan: Music History Today Podcast August 2
On the August 2 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Robert Zimmerman gets a name change, the Beatles start headlining the Cavern Club, and opera great…
Music History Today NetworkMTV & Yo MTV Raps Debut, Pearl Jam Releases Jeremy Music Video: Music History Today Podcast August 1
On the August 1 edition of the Music History Today podcast, ladies and gentlemen, rock and roll. MTV starts and changes music in a big way, and Jeremy speaks…
Music History Today NetworkWhy INXS Should Finally Be Inducted Into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Music Halls of Fame Podcast
On this week's episode, we make the case for finally putting INXS into next year's class of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. For more music history, subscribe to…
Music History Today NetworkThe Eagles Break Up & Countdown to Hell Freezing Over Begins: Music History Today Podcast July 31
On the July 31 edition of Music History Today podcast, Elvis starts his Vegas era, a classical composing great passes away, and a fight breaks up the Eagles…
Music History Today NetworkBBC's Iconic Music TV Show Top of the Pops Ends: Music History Today Podcast July 30
On the July 30 edition of Music History Today podcast, Metallica enters sandman, Top of the Pops ends, and Sublime debuts. Plus, it's Kate Bush and Buddy Guy's…