Explore The #MotownMuseum with music and stories direct from Detroit, with hosts Levi Stubbs III and John Mason. Every Saturday at 2pm ET on #SmokeysSoulTown, #SiriusXM Channel 74.

His style was like no other... and copied by many..... He truly was the originator... Remembering Little Richard on his birthday (December 5, 1932 – May 9, 2020) 🕊💙

On this day, December 4, 1964 - The Beatles release their fourth studio album, "Beatles for Sale," in the United Kingdom on EMI's Parlophone label. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukWR...

Remembering the legendary Tina Turner on her birthday (November 26, 1939 – May 24, 2023) 💙🕊️

On this day, November 25, 1940 - R&B, soul and gospel singer, Percy Tyrone Sledge, is born in Leighton, Alabama. He is best known for the song, "When a Man Loves a Woman," which was a No. 1 hit on both the Billboard Hot 100 and R&B singles charts in 1966. www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYb8...

On this day, November 24, 1955 - Musician best known as the drummer for the band Blondie, Clem Burke, is born (Clement Anthony Bozewski) in Bayonne, New Jersey. www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEqX...

Explore The #MotownMuseum with music and stories direct from Detroit, with hosts Levi Stubbs III and John Mason. Every Saturday at 2pm ET on #SmokeysSoulTown, #SiriusXM Channel 74.

On this day, November 20, 1976 - George Harrison appeared on Saturday Night Live. He performs (with host by Paul Simon) "Here Comes the Sun," and "Homeward Bound." www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEgB...

On this day, November 19, 1964 - The Supremes became the first all-girl group to have a UK No.1 single with 'Baby Love.' The song was written and produced by Motown's main production team Holland–Dozier–Holland. www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4iI...

On this day, November 18, 1950 - Singer-songwriter, who is best known as the front man of the British band The Rumour, Graham Thomas Parker, is born in Hackney, London, England. www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPFO...

Explore The #MotownMuseum with music and stories direct from Detroit, with hosts Levi Stubbs III and John Mason. Every Saturday at 2pm ET on #SmokeysSoulTown, #SiriusXM Channel 74.

On this day, November 11, 1965 - The Beatles wrapped up their final recording session for the Rubber Soul album. They recorded two new songs ("You Won't See Me" and "Girl") and revisited a previously shelved song ("Wait"). www.youtube.com/watch?v=uulU...

On this day, November 10, 1975 - Patti Smith released her debut studio album Horses. The album cemented Smith's reputation as a central figure of the New York City punk rock scene. www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7so...

On this day, November 7, 1983 - The Rolling Stones release their seventeenth studio album, Undercover. www.youtube.com/watch?v=pP1U...

On this day, November 6, 1975 - The Sex Pistols play their first-ever gig, opening for the band Bazooka Joe at St. Martin's School of Art in London. www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZc9...

On this day, November 5, 1947 - Singer-songwriter, musician, actor, and teen idol best known as the lead singer of the 1960s pop group Herman's Hermits, Peter Blair Denis Bernard Noone, is born in Davyhulme, Lancashire, England. www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOfs...

November is National Native American Heritage Month.

On this day, November 3, 1948 - Singer, songwriter, actress and television personality whose career has spanned six decades, Lulu, is born (Marie McDonald McLaughlin Lawrie) in Lennoxtown, Scotland. www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_Up...

Chris Frantz The Talking Head is heard the last Friday of every month, 3-6 PM Eastern Time, on @wpkn.bsky.social. Musician and record producer, Charton Christopher Frantz, is the drummer for both Talking Heads and Tom Tom Club, which he co-founded with wife and Talking Heads bassist Tina Weymouth.

Happy Halloween! 🎃🦇👻🧛🏻‍♂️💀🦇🎃 youtu.be/h03QBNVwX8Q?...

On this day, October 30, 1939 - Singer, songwriter, and record producer Eddie Holland, who was part of the songwriting team Holland/Dozier/Holland and wrote many hits for Motown, is born in Detroit, Michigan. youtu.be/MlISeinEMVE?...

On this day, October 29, 1965 - The Who release "My Generation" in the UK on the Brunswick record label. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5WJ...

On this day, October 28, 1957 - Renowned drummer who has worked with the rock bands Joy Division and New Order, Stephen Morris, is born in Macclesfield, Cheshire, England. www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2U0...

On this day, October 27, 1964 - The Supremes release "Come See About Me." Written by the team of Holland–Dozier–Holland, it became the 3rd of five consecutively released Supremes songs that topped the US Billboard pop singles chart. www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVlr...

On this day, October 25, 1947 - Drummer and founding member of the British pop, R&B and rock group The Equals, John Hall, is born in Islington, London. www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Aci...

Chris Frantz The Talking Head is heard the last Friday of every month, 3-6 PM Eastern Time, on @wpkn.bsky.social. Musician and record producer, Charton Christopher Frantz, is the drummer for both Talking Heads and Tom Tom Club, which he co-founded with wife and Talking Heads bassist Tina Weymouth.

On this day, October 23, 2006 - Amy Winehouse released her signature song, "Rehab," as a single, taken from her second studio album, Back to Black. www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUmZ...

On this day, October 22, 1976 - Bob Seger releases his 9th studio album, Night Moves, on the Capital Records label. It is his first studio album to also credit his backing band, the Silver Bullet Band. www.youtube.com/watch?v=xH7c...

On this day, October 21, 1946 - Singer and cofounder of the psychobilly rock band the Cramps, Lux Interior, is born (Erick Lee Purkhiser) in Akron, Ohio. www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIQR...

On this day, October 20, 1950 - Singer, songwriter, and guitarist, Tom Petty, is born (Thomas Earl Petty) in Gainesville, Florida. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fy_j...

Explore The #MotownMuseum with music and stories direct from Detroit, with hosts Levi Stubbs III and John Mason. Every Saturday at 2pm ET on #SmokeysSoulTown, #SiriusXM Channel 74.

Whether it's joining others in a protest march, or boycotting certain stores, or just posting something on your social media page, do something today that shows you care about your country. This is No Kings Day! Say it loud, say it proud! ✊✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿

On this day, October 16, 1968 - Jimi Hendrix Experience releases its third and final studio album, Electric Ladyland, on the Reprise record label in the US, and Polydor in the UK. www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqb3...

On this day, October 15, 1968 - Tamala/Motown records release Stevie Wonder's version of "For Once In My Life." Berry Gordy had initially preferred the Temptations' rendition of the song, but was finally coerced by others to release Wonder's version. www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3qi...

On this day, October 14, 1969 - The Supremes release "Someday, We'll Be Together," their last single with Diana Ross, who launches a solo career. www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5Pr...

On this day, October 13, 1965 - The Who recorded 'My Generation' at IBC studios, London. It was released as a single on 29 October 1965, reaching No. 2 in the UK. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5WJ...

On this day, October 10, 1986 - The film True Stories, directed by and starring David Byrne, is released in theaters. The soundtrack serves as Talking Heads' seventh album. www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MIH...

On this day, October 9, 1940 - Musician, songwriter, and activist who gained global fame as the founder, co-lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the Beatles, John Winston Lennon, is born in Liverpool, England. youtu.be/907-MBGOk9A?...

On this day, October 8, 1980 - Talking Heads release their fourth studio album, "Remain in Light," on Sire Records. youtu.be/5IsSpAOD6K8?...

On this day, October 7, 1968 - Jose Feliciano makes waves when he does a slow, jazzy version of the song before Game 5 of the World Series between the Tigers and Cardinals. www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQkY...

On this day, October 6, 1964 - Singer-songwriter and musician, Matthew Sweet, is born in Lincoln, Nebraska. www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNfo...

Explore The #MotownMuseum with music and stories direct from Detroit, with hosts Levi Stubbs III and John Mason. Every Saturday at 2pm ET on #SmokeysSoulTown, #SiriusXM Channel 74.

On this day, October 3, 1964 - The Zombies release "She's Not There" in the US, on the Parrot record label. The song reached #2 on the Billboard Hot 100. (The b-side was "You Make Me Feel Good.") www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2hX...

On this day, October 1, 1968 - Singer, songwriter, and record producer, Kevin Michael Griffin, is born in Atlanta, Georgia. He is best known as the lead vocalist of the rock band Better Than Ezra. www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFaQ...

On this day, September 30, 1967 - BBC Radio One goes on the air. The first song played is "Flowers In The Rain" by The Move. www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXQF...

Tlaib re-introduces the Living Wage for Musicians Act www.metrotimes.com/music-2/tlai...

On this day, September 29, 1948 - Singer, guitarist and songwriter, best known as the lead singer and lead guitarist for Grand Funk Railroad, Mark Farner, in born in Flint, Michigan. www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_t5...

Join Jillian Jonas for a deep dive into the rich history of CBGB.  wbai.org/listen-live/ Episode 1:  Sept. 14 - 2pm ET Episode 2:  Sept. 21 - 2pm ET Episode 3:  Sept. 28 - 2pm ET Each episode will remain in the archives for several weeks after airing.

Explore The #MotownMuseum with music and stories direct from Detroit, with hosts Levi Stubbs III and John Mason. Every Saturday at 2pm ET on #SmokeysSoulTown, #SiriusXM Channel 74.

On this day, September 26, 1969 - The Beatles release their 11th studio album, Abbey Road, on the Apple label. It is the last album the group recorded, although Let It Be was the last album completed before the band's break-up. www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmBT...