Music History Today Network

On the May 18 edition of the Music History Today podcast, the music world has a Sister Souljah moment and loses a man with great potential, and the Beatles begin their first headlining tour. Also, happy birthday to Martika and Rob Base.

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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 also look at the case for putting Linkin Park into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in their first year of eligibility in 2025, and our spotlight museum is the Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. with honoree Otis Redding.

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On the May 16 edition of the Music History Today podcast, 2 greats in their fields pass away, a man goes from being a star to being a megastar, with the help of a tv performance and a dance move. Also, happy birthday to Janet Jackson, Liberace, and a host of others.

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On the May 15 edition of the Music History Today podcast, a legendary group signs a record deal, a legendary group lineup debuts, and a legendary record makes its mark. Also, happy birthday to Trini Lopez and Brian Eno.

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On this week's Music History In Depth Podcast, Michael Jackson goes from a star to a megastar in one night, the world loses Ian Curtis and Chris Cornell, and we celebrate the birthday of a man who changed music: Joey Ramone.

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On the May 14 edition of the Music History Today podcast, we have the passing of two of the most influential artists of the 20th century and a reunion of sorts of an influential band. Also, happy birthday to an All Saints and a Talking Heads.

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On the May 13 edition of the Music History Today podcast, the PMRC usher in a new era of censorship and the Rolling Stones make the list twice. Also, happy birthday to Stevie Wonder and Ritchie Valens.

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On the May 12 edition of the Music History Today podcast, the Sex Pistols sign, the Rolling Stones release a classic, & Burt Bacharach wins an award on his birthday.

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On the May 11 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Irving Berlin is born & Bob Marley & Noel Redding pass away

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On the May 10 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Bushwick Bill gets shot, and a riot breaks out. Also, bust a move with Young MC on his birthday, along with Side Vicious, & Bono.

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This week, we honor the year in music for 1994, along with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class of 1994 inductee Elton John. We also take a look at who will be eligible for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for the first time next year. Plus, our spotlight hall of fame is the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Calgary, Alberta, Canada & inductees The Tragically Hip.

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On today's edition of Music History Today, the legend of Bruce begins, Louis Ends the Beatles reign, and the Beatles & the Rolling Stones sign on the dotted line.

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On today's edition of Music History Today, Bob Dylan throws flashcards, a boy band premieres, and another Beatles classic gets released. Also, happy birthday to Robert Johnson and Alex Van Halen.

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On this week's edition of the Music History In Depth Podcast, we tell the tale of jazz great Louis Armstrong beating the Fab Four, and the passing of reggae giant Bob Marley, blues giant B.B. King, The Chairman of the Board Frank Sinatra, and The Architect of Rock and Roll Little Richard. We end by celebrating the birthdays of leader of the band U2 Bono, blues pioneer Robert Johnson, and 2 piano men: Stevie Wonder & the one whose nickname is The Piano Man: Billy Joel.

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On today's edition of Music History Today, the Who and Beethoven premiere masterpieces, and Steve Perry leaves Journey.

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On today's edition of Music History Today, a classic guitar rift is created and Audioslave visits Cuba. 

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On today's Revenge of the 5th edition of Music History Today (or Cinco de Mayo if you prefer), Solange finds no love in an elevator with Jay-Z, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame finds its home, and a legendary music hall opens. 

Happy Star Wars day!!! May the 4th be with you!!! On today's edition of Music History Today, we have the Grammys and J Lo. Plus, a member of the Beastie Boys is lost. 

On today's edition of Music History Today, Boston riots, Fall Out Boy releases an album, and Bing Crosby makes two segments. Also, happy birthday to James Brown and Pete Seeger.

This week, we honor the year in music for 2001, along with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class of 2001 inductees Queen. We also look at the newly announced inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Plus, our spotlight hall of fame is the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame itself & why so many people on the far right are upset with the new inductees list.

On today's edition of Music History Today, Eric Clapton records a classic & Living Color debuts. Also, happy birthday to Lily Allen and Lou Gramm.

Happy May day. On today's edition of Music History Today, Mozart debuts a classic, Elvis marries Priscilla, and LL Cool J goes acoustic. Also, happy birthday to Tim McGraw and Ray Parker Jr.

On this week's episode of the Music History in Depth Podcast we deep dive into Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro, we discuss a tale of two men during the Payola scandal, Clapton and Bowie inspire the Rock against Racism Concert, and we celebrate the life of the godfather of soul, Mr. James Brown.

On today's episode of the Music History Today Podcast,  a Tony award winning musical closes & a store opens up that changes the course of music history.  

On today's episode of the Music History Today Podcast,  a popular disco artist passes away & Sly & the Family Stone release a classic.    

On today's episode of the Music History Today Podcast,  Studio 54 opens, the Count passes away, & the Band waltzes for the last time.

This week on the Music Halls of Fame Podcast, we honor the year in music for 2007, along with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class of 2007 inductees Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five. We also discuss if there's an unofficial moral clause for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Plus, our spotlight Hall of Fame and museum is the Grammy Hall of Fame and Museum in Los Angeles, California, with Stevie Wonder's inducted song Superstition.

On today's episode of the Music History Today Podcast,  the New York Dolls break up & Michael Bolton owes the Isley Brothers some money.

On today's episode of the Music History Today Podcast, the Ramones release a classic, Beyonce gives us Lemonade, and the man who inspired a lot of music is born and also dies.

On today's episode of the Music History Today Podcast, Dave Matthews debuts, Prince releases his follow up to Purple Rain, & the man who opened Woodstock passes away. 

On the April 21 edition of Music History Today, Paul McCartney sets a record, S Club 7 calls it quits, & the world loses a Prince & a Divinyl, along with Nina. Also, happy birthday to Iggy Pop & Robert Smith of the Cure.  

On the April 20 edition of Music History Today, Freddie Mercury gets a tribute, a boy band is formed, and Green Day opens up on Broadway.

On the April 19 edition of Music History Today, a rap classic gets released, a grunge great is discovered in the worst possible way, and a Broadway musical makes its debut. Also, it's Suge Knight's birthday. 

This week, we honor the year 2004, along with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2004 member Prince, we look at the case for putting Rick James into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and our spotlight Hall of Fame is the ARIA of Fame in Melbourne, Australia & inductee The Divinyls.

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On the April 18 edition of Music History Today podcast, Etta gets a star, Ariana & Taylor release songs, John Lennon covers & Dick Clark passes away.

On this week's edition of the Music History In Depth Podcast, we celebrate the lives of 6 superstars, including Prince, Selena, Tito Puente, & Nina Simone & discuss how a song about a ribbon has shaped world history.

On the April 16 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Nelson Mandela gets a tribute concert, Kendrick wins an award, & happy birthday to Selena, Chance the Rapper, & DJ Kool Herc.

On the April 14 edition of the Music History Today podcast, 3 classic albums are released, Beyonce makes history again, as does Logic.

On the April 13 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Handel's Messiah premieres, the Beatles record another classic, and a Broadway musical closes. 

On the April 12 edition of the Music History Today podcast,  Garth Brooks and REM debut, the song that made rock and roll become more mainstream gets recorded & David Bowie retires again.

On the April 11 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Dylan plays in the Village, a movie musical classic premieres, & happy birthday to Summer Walker. 

On the April 10 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Madonna goes on her first tour with an up and coming rap group & happy birthday to a rap classic & 2 rap legends.