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Music History Today Network

Music, Music History

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 of Fame, along with an inductee.

Episodes
2,277
Releases
Daily
Typical length
40 min
On air since
2020
Latest episode
18 hours ago

Episodes

2,277 episodes, newest first

  1. Whitney Houston Releases I Will Always Love You: Music History Today Podcast November 3

    Show notes

    This is the Music History Today podcast for November 3. On today's show, Rage Against the Machine release their debut album, Whitney Houston releases a classic rendition of a Dolly Parton song, and the world loses Quincy Jones.

    For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts from

    ALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytoday

    Chapters:

    00:00 Intro

    00:58 What happened on this date in music history

    09:12 Music award ceremonies that were held on this date in music history

    11:21 Albums released on this date in music history

    22:23 Singles released on this date in music history

    26:23 Birthdays of music artists on this date in music history

    30:31 Passings of music artists on this date in music history

    35:29 What's on tomorrow's episode

    36 min
  2. Baby Shark Breaks A Record, The Police Release Their Debut: Music History Today Podcast November 2

    Show notes

    This is the Music History Today podcast for November 2. On today's show, The Police release their debut album, Baby Shark breaks a record, & a near riot breaks out at a Fats Domino concert.

    For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts from

    ALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytoday

    Chapters:

    00:00 Intro

    00:54 What happened on this date in music history

    06:58 Music award ceremonies that were held on this date in music history

    09:07 Albums released on this date in music history

    22:05 Singles released on this date in music history

    26:59 Birthdays of music artists on this date in music history

    32:24 Passings of music artists on this date in music history

    40:02 What's on tomorrow's episode

    41 min
  3. Takeoff of Migos Passes Away, Nirvana Releases Iconic Album: Music History Today Podcast November 1

    Show notes

    This is the Music History Today podcast for November 1. On today's show, The Grateful Dead, Kraftwerk, Queen, Slick Rick, and Nirvana release iconic albums, music gets a ratings system, and the world loses Takeoff.

    For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts from

    ALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytoday

    Chapters:

    00:00 Intro

    00:57 What happened on this date in music history

    05:07 Music award ceremonies that were held on this date in music history

    06:55 Albums released on this date in music history

    25:21 Singles released on this date in music history

    29:18 Birthdays of music artists on this date in music history

    36:56 Passings of music artists on this date in music history

    46:02 What's on tomorrow's episode

    47 min
  4. Queen Releases Bohemian Rhapsody, Phish Does Halloween Right: Music History Today Podcast October 31

    Show notes

    Happy Halloween!!! This is the Music History Today podcast for October 31. On today's show, Phish start their Halloween costume concerts, Ed Sullivan sees Beatlemania, and the world loses MF Doom.

    For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts from

    ALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytoday

    Chapters:

    00:00 Intro

    00:59 What happened on this date in music history

    08:27 Music award ceremonies that were held on this date in music history

    09:09 Albums released on this date in music history

    12:24 Singles released on this date in music history

    20:24 Birthdays of music artists on this date in music history

    29:33 Passings of music artists on this date in music history

    36:29 What's on tomorrow's episode

    37 min
  5. Jam Master Jay Passes Away, George Michael Releases Faith - Music History Today Podcast October 30

    Show notes

    This is the Music History Today podcast for October 30. On today's show, Thriller hits 20 million, George Michael releases his solo debut album, & hip-hop loses a legend.

    For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts from

    ALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytoday

    Chapters:

    00:00 Intro

    00:54 What happened on this date in music history

    05:24 Music award ceremonies that were held on this date in music history

    07:16 Albums released on this date in music history

    17:54 Singles released on this date in music history

    21:25 Birthdays of music artists on this date in music history

    26:11 Passings of music artists on this date in music history

    31:59 What's on tomorrow's episode

    33 min
  6. Duane Allman Passes Away, Nightmare Before Christmas Opens: Music History Today Podcast October 29

    Show notes

    This is the Music History Today podcast for October 29. On today's show, The Nightmare Before Christmas opens & the world loses Duane Allman.

    For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts from

    ALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytoday

    Chapters:

    00:00 Intro

    00:51 What happened on this date in music history

    12:16 Music award ceremonies that were held on this date in music history

    13:08 Albums released on this date in music history

    20:56 Singles released on this date in music history

    22:43 Birthdays of music artists on this date in music history

    29:18 Passings of music artists on this date in music history

    34:37 What's on tomorrow's episode

    35 min
  7. Steve Perry Joins Journey, the Sex Pistols Release A Classic: Music History Today Podcast October 28

    Show notes

    This is the Music History Today podcast for October 28. On today's show, Steve Perry sings with Journey, Bill Berry leaves, & Jerry Lee Lewis passes away.

    For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts from

    ALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytoday

    Chapters:

    00:00 Intro

    00:53 What happened on this date in music history

    15:18 Music award ceremonies that were held on this date in music history

    15:34 Albums released on this date in music history

    29:19 Singles released on this date in music history

    30:27 Birthdays of music artists on this date in music history

    35:49 Passings of music artists on this date in music history

    42:22 What's on tomorrow's episode

    43 min
  8. Lou Reed Passes Away, Johnny Cash Makes An Announcement - Music History Today Podcast October 27

    Show notes

    This is the Music History Today podcast for October 27. On today's show, Lou Reed passes away, Stevie Wonder, Prince, and Taylor Swift release iconic albums, & Bruce Springsteen gets Dual Magazine Covers.

    For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts from

    ALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytoday

    Chapters:

    00:00 Intro

    00:55 What happened on this date in music history

    08:50 Music award ceremonies that were held on this date in music history

    09:21 Albums released on this date in music history

    25:23 Singles released on this date in music history

    28:06 Birthdays of music artists on this date in music history

    32:34 Passings of music artists on this date in music history

    39:24 What's on tomorrow's episode

    40 min
  9. 50 Cent Pranks Ja Rule, Moscow Theater Crisis Ends Badly: Music History Today Podcast October 26

    Show notes

    On today's show, a hostage situation with rebels in a theater in Moscow ends badly, Nick & Jessica get married, & Bob Dylan signs.

    For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts from

    ALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytoday

    Chapters:

    00:00 Intro

    00:55 What happened on this date in music history

    15:30 Music award ceremonies that were held on this date in music history

    16:16 Albums released on this date in music history

    21:08 Singles released on this date in music history

    24:38 Birthdays of music artists on this date in music history

    32:23 Passings of music artists on this date in music history

    36:42 What's on tomorrow's episode

    37 min
  10. Eddie Vedder Makes Time Mag Cover, Jack Bruce, Bill Graham, & Phil Lesh Pass Away: Music History Today Podcast October 25

    Show notes

    This is the Music History Today podcast for October 25. On today's show, Cliff Richard gets knighted, the Archbishop of Dubuque condemns swing music, & Krush Groove premieres.

    For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts from

    ALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytoday

    Chapters:

    00:00 Intro

    00:54 What happened on this date in music history

    07:14 Music award ceremonies that were held on this date in music history

    08:19 Albums released on this date in music history

    14:18 Singles released on this date in music history

    17:06 Birthdays of music artists on this date in music history

    24:51 Passings of music artists on this date in music history

    31:48 What's on tomorrow's episode

    33 min
  11. Paul McCartney Breaks a Lot of Record, Linkin Park Releases Hybrid Theory, Don McLean Releases American Pie, Smashing Pumpkins Release Mellon Collie in America: Music History Today Podcast October 24

    Show notes

    This is the Music History Today podcast for October 24. On today's show, two Beatles make history, the Wiz premieres, & two legends record legendary music.

    For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts from

    ALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytoday

    Chapters:

    00:00 Intro

    00:53 What happened on this date in music history

    12:19 Music award ceremonies that were held on this date in music history

    15:00 Albums released on this date in music history

    30:39 Singles released on this date in music history

    34:16 Birthdays of music artists on this date in music history

    40:40 Passings of music artists on this date in music history

    45:33 What's on tomorrow's episode

    46 min
  12. BBC Report Inspires Bob Geldof, Band Aid, & Live Aid: Music History Today Podcast October 23

    Show notes

    On the October 23 edition of Music History Today podcast, Sid Vicious tries something not too good, a BBC report about the Ethiopian famine inspires Bob Geldof to start Band Aid & Live Aid, & Katy marries Russell. Also, happy birthday to Weird Al Yankovic & Dwight Yoakam.

    For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts from

    ALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytoday

    Chapters:

    00:00 Intro

    00:52 What happened on this date in music history

    09:59 Award Ceremonies that happened on this date in music history

    12:29 Albums released on this date in music history

    19:29 Singles released on this date in music history

    24:33 Birthdays of music artists on this date in music history

    32:45 Passings of music artists on this date in music history

    40:47 What's on tomorrow's episode

    41 min
  13. Led Zeppelin & Taylor Swift Release Classic Albums: Music History Today Podcast October 22

    Show notes

    On today's show, Pearl Jam & the Boston Symphony Orchestra perform for the first time & no, not together and Led Zeppelin releases a classic album.

    For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts from

    ALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytoday

    Chapters:

    00:00 Intro

    00:50 What happened on this date in music history

    05:45 Music award ceremonies that were held on this date in music history

    06:50 Albums released on this date in music history

    20:09 Singles released on this date in music history

    23:54 Birthdays of music artists on this date in music history

    32:38 Passings of music artists on this date in music history

    39:55 What's on tomorrow's episode

    40 min
  14. Meat Loaf Releases Bat Out of Hell: Music History Today Podcast October 21

    Show notes

    On the October 21 edition of Music History Today podcast, Madonna pushes the envelope again, Michael Jackson organizes, & some major musicians pass away. Plus, happy birthday to Dizzy Gillespie & the Queen of Salsa, Celia Cruz.

    For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts from

    ALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytoday

    Chapters:

    00:00 Intro

    00:45 What happened on this date in music history

    07:38 Music award ceremonies that were held on this date in music history

    08:43 Albums released on this date in music history

    16:38 Singles released on this date in music history

    19:13 Birthdays of music artists on this date in music history

    26:34 Passings of music artists on this date in music history

    33:20 What's on tomorrow's episode

    34 min
  15. Tragedy Strikes Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Song Remains The Same: Music History Today Podcast October 20

    Show notes

    This is the Music History Today podcast for October 20. On today's show, tragedy strikes Lynyrd Skynyrd.

    For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts from

    ALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytoday

    Chapters:

    00:00 Intro

    00:50 What happened on this date in music history

    16:13 Music award ceremonies that were held on this date in music history

    19:36 Albums released on this date in music history

    29:51 Singles released on this date in music history

    31:16 Birthdays of music artists on this date in music history

    45:21 Passings of music artists on this date in music history

    51:52 What's on tomorrow's episode

    52 min
  16. The Talking Heads Release Stop Making Sense: Music History Today Podcast October 19

    Show notes

    This is the Music History Today podcast for

    October 19. On today's show, The Talking Heads Stop Making Sense & Glenn Buxton & Spencer Davis pass away.

    For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts from

    ALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytoday

    Chapters:

    00:00 Intro

    00:50 What happened on this date in music history

    10:52 Music award ceremonies that were held on this date in music history

    12:18 Albums released on this date in music history

    20:39 Singles released on this date in music history

    24:35 Birthdays of music artists on this date in music history

    32:06 Passings of music artists on this date in music history

    39:40 What's on tomorrow's episode

    40 min
  17. John & Paul Play On Stage In Public For The First Time: Music History Today Podcast October 18

    Show notes

    On the October 18 edition of Music History Today podcast, Zack leaves Rage, the Stone Roses reunites, & Al Green becomes born again by a traumatic event. Plus, it's Chuck Berry's birthday.

    For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts from

    ALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytoday

    Chapters:

    00:00 Intro

    00:50 What happened on this date in music history

    19:08 Music award ceremonies that were held on this date in music history

    19:46 Albums released on this date in music history

    28:25 Singles released on this date in music history

    38:23 Birthdays of music artists on this date in music history

    38:46 Passings of music artists on this date in music history

    46:03 What's on tomorrow's episode

    47 min
  18. Eminem Is Born, Chopin, Gord Downie, Levi Stubbs Pass Away: Music History Today Podcast October 17

    Show notes

    On the October 17 edition of the Music History Today podcast, an earthquake postpones the start of a band, RCA is founded, & Lynyrd Skynyrd releases its last album with Ronnie Van Zandt. Plus, it's Eminem's birthday.

    For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts from

    ALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytoday

    Chapters:

    00:00 Intro

    00:34 What happened on this date in music history

    12:16 Music award ceremonies that were held on this date in music history

    13:38 Albums released on this date in music history

    23:15 Singles released on this date in music history

    27:26 Birthdays of music artists on this date in music history

    34:47 Passings of music artists on this date in music history

    41:28 What's on tomorrow's episode

    42 min
  19. Ace Frehley Dies, Bruce Springsteen Plays The Roxy: Music History Today Podcast October 16

    Show notes

    This is the Music History Today podcast for October 16. On today's show, Creedence breaks up, the Grand Ole Opry gets more diverse, & Little Richard records.

    For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts from

    ALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytoday

    Chapters:

    00:00 Intro

    00:19 What happened on this date in music history

    25:23 Music award ceremonies that were held on this date in music history

    26:04 Albums released on this date in music history

    38:13 Singles released on this date in music history

    40:43 Birthdays of music artists on this date in music history

    47:34 Passings of music artists on this date in music history

    55:29 What's on tomorrow's episode

    56 min
  20. Chuck Berry Performs Live For The Last Time: Music History Today Podcast October 15

    Show notes

    This is the Music History Today podcast for October 15. On today's show, Chuck Berry gives his final performance, as does CBGB, plus Rick Nelson gets booed & writes a song about it.

    For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts from

    ALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytoday

    Chapters:

    00:00 Intro

    00:19 What happened on this date in music history

    06:37 Music award ceremonies that were held on this date in music history

    08:07 Albums released on this date in music history

    21:06 Singles released on this date in music history

    28:31 Birthdays of music artists on this date in music history

    33:24 Passings of music artists on this date in music history

    38:37 What's on tomorrow's episode

    39 min

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