Merry Christmas!! On the December 25 edition of the Music History Today podcast, many legends pass away, including Dean Martin, Eartha Kitt, James Brown, George Michael, & happy birthday to Annie Lennox, Noel Redding, & Jimmy Buffet   #music #musicpodcast #musicsky #christmas youtu.be/9u8DatlTThA

RIP Chris Rea, who passed away at the age of 74 after a brief illness #music #musicsky #chrisrea youtube.com/watch?v=3aZB...

For the love of me, I cannot get this song out of my head today. Such an underrated group #music #musicsky #xtc youtube.com/watch?v=Ciq0...

On the December 22 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Joe Cocker, Ma Rainey, & Joe Strummer pass away, Nikki Sixx nearly passes away, & happy birthday to DJ Paulette & Jordin Sparks youtu.be/6pwnMm2Rm4o

Happy Birthday to Tina Weymouth, multi-Instrumentalist and songwriter, beat known as the bass player in The Talking Heads, and for being half of The Tom Tom Club. Born in the rock 11/22/1950. #TinaWeymouth #TalkingHeads #TomTomClub #RockHonorRoll photo Kevin Cummings

This week on the Music History In Depth Podcast, a top selling album from a legendary rock band gets released, a trendsetting music video from legendary rock band Queen is filmed, and two Canadian music legends (Joni Mitchell & Neil Young) are born. #music #musicsky #podcast youtu.be/m7IAGAgWA9g

On the November 5 edition of the Music History Today Podcast, Robin Gibb becomes a hero, Nat King Cole debuts, & Elvis leaves the building. Also, happy birthday to two Adams with no relation. #music #history #musichistory #podcast #musicpodcast #musicsky #otd youtu.be/j1jB1xUrH9M

On the November 4 edition of the Music History Today Podcast, Bob Dylan plays Carnegie Hall to not a lot of people & Dylan also has a bad rumor said about him. #music #history #musichistory #podcast #musicpodcast #musicsky #otd #bobdylan youtu.be/x64VESxXfa0

On November 4, 1961, Bob Dylan played Carnegie Hall for the first time. It was in front of 53 people #music #musicpodcast #history #musichistory #podcast #musicsky #otd

On the November 3 edition of the Music History Today Podcast, 2 Broadway shows open, a classic rendition of a song is released, & Vanilla Ice sets a record. Also, happy birthday to Adam Ant #music #musicpodcast #history #musichistory #podcast #musicsky #otd youtu.be/9grcGplBO2Y

On November 3, 2024, Quincy Jones passed away at the age of 91 #music #history #musichistory #podcast #musicpodcast #musicsky #otd #quincyjones

On November 1, 1985, the recording industry agreed to post Parental Advisory Explicit Lyrics stickers on albums, due to pressure from the bipartisan Parents Music Resource Center, led by Al Gore's then wife Tipper Gore #music #musicpodcast #history #musichistory #podcast #musicsky #otd #politics

On this week's episode, we look at the case for putting Ted Nugent into next year's class of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & give some reasons as to why it probably won't happen anytime soon. Contrary to what he says, it's only partially about his politics. #tednugent #musicsky youtu.be/nPIKUrLZ0RY

On the November 1 edition of the Music History Today podcast, we have James Brown, George Harrison, & Def Jam. Also, happy birthday to Anthony Kiedis of Red Hot Chili Peppers #music #musicpodcast #history #musichistory #podcast #musicsky #otd youtu.be/subKBhLNyzk

On October 30, 1987, George Michael’s debut solo album Faith was released #music #musicpodcast #history #musichistory #podcast #musicsky #otd #georgemichael

Happy Halloween!!! On the October 31 edition of Music History Today podcast, we've got Queen, the Stooges, Kiss, & Lifehouse. Also, happy birthday to members of U2, Chic, the Beastie Boys, & Vanilla Ice. #music #history #musichistory #podcast #musicpodcast #musicsky #otd youtu.be/AELWgY4s8no

On Halloween, 2008, 1,227 people dressed up in zombie costumes & danced the zombie dance from Thriller, setting the Guinness World Record for biggest gathering of zombies #music #musicpodcast #history #musichistory #podcast #musicsky #otd #halloween #thriller #michaeljackson

On October 29, 1993, the animated movie musical The Nightmare Before Christmas opened. The movie had the music & voice of composer Danny Elfman, who was the former frontman for Oingo Boingo #music #history #musichistory #podcast #musicpodcast #musicsky #otd #film #motionpicture

On the October 28 edition of Music History Today podcast, Bill Berry leaves & John Lennon & Elvis Presley both make history. Also, happy birthday to Frank Ocean. #music #musicpodcast #history #musichistory #podcast #musicsky #otd youtu.be/7TKkKSNFM_A

On October 28, 1977, Steve Perry performed for the first time with Journey #music #history #musichistory #podcast #musicpodcast #musicsky #otd #steveperry #journey

On the October 27 edition of Music History Today podcast, Lou Reed, Nas & Jay-Z's feud, & Vine all pass away. Also, happy birthday to Scott Weiland & Simon Le Bon. #music #history #musichistory #podcast #musicpodcast #musicsky #otd youtu.be/4tTcN_VKRYM

On October 27, 2014, Taylor Swift released her fifth album 1989 #music #history #musichistory #podcast #musicpodcast #musicsky #otd #taylorswift

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On today's show, a hostage situation in a theater ends badly, Nick & Jessica get married, & Dylan signs. #music #history #musichistory #podcast #musicpodcast #musicsky #otd youtu.be/kgQqhi4OXmA

On October 26, 2002, a hostage situation at a theater building in Moscow ended in disaster when police used poisonous gas to disable extremists but also accidentally killed a lot of hostages #music #history #musichistory #podcast #musicpodcast #musicsky #otd

On today's show, Cliff Richard gets knighted, the Archbishop of Dubuque condemns swing music, & Krush Groove premieres.  #music #musicpodcast #history #musichistory #podcast #musicsky #otd youtu.be/c_HL4xhEDwc

On October 25, 1985, the hip hop movie Krush Groove premiered in movie theaters #music #history #musichistory #podcast #musicpodcast #musicsky #otd #film #motionpicture #movie #musicmovie #80smusic #rapmusic #hiphop

On today's show, two Beatles make history, the Wiz premieres, & James Brown & Bob Dylan record legendary music.  #music #musicpodcast #history #musichistory #podcast #musicsky #otd youtu.be/gL6fOMj4aeY

On October 24, 1995, The Smashing Pumpkins released Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness #music #musicpodcast #history #musichistory #podcast #musicsky #otd #smashingpumpkins

On this week's episode, we look at the case for putting Jane's Addiction into next year's class of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. #music #history #musichistory #podcast #musicpodcast #musicsky youtu.be/EVPmS7sII2A

On this week's episode of the Music History In Depth Podcast, a BBC News report on the Ethiopian famine inspires Bob Geldof to create Band Aid & Live Aid & we discuss a hostage ordeal during a musical that ended badly #music #history #musichistory #podcast #musicsky youtu.be/ArYoNje1hKo

On October 23, 2002, a hostage situation during a musical performance at the Dubravka theater building in Moscow started. #music #history #musichistory #podcast #musicpodcast #musicsky #otd #moscow

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 #music #musicpodcast #history #musichistory #podcast #musicsky #otd youtu.be/fPKjp7VVxu4

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. #music #history #musichistory #podcast #musicpodcast #musicsky #otd youtu.be/v0OC8ZF0SFw

On October 22, 1990, Pearl Jam performed together for the first time. It was at the Off Ramp Cafe in Seattle, when the band was called Mookie Blaylock, named after the basketball player #music #history #musichistory #podcast #musicpodcast #musicsky #otd

On the October 21 edition of Music History Today podcast, Madonna pushes the envelope again, Michael Jackson organizes, & some major musicians pass away. #music #history #musichistory #podcast #musicpodcast youtu.be/wiBeLya4rKc

On October 21, 1977, Meatloaf released Bat Out of Hell #music #history #musichistory #podcast #musicpodcast #musicsky #otd

On the October 20 edition of Music History Today podcast, tragedy strikes Lynyrd Skynyrd & there are two Police stories. Also, happy birthday to Tom Petty & Snoop Dogg.  #music #history #musichistory #podcast #musicpodcast #musicsky #otd youtu.be/XGmrMYwzdeM

On October 20, 1977, a plane carrying the group Lynyrd Skynyrd crashed #music #history #musichistory #podcast #musicpodcast #musicsky #otd #lynyrdskynyrd

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. #music #history #musichistory #podcast #musicpodcast #musicsky #otd youtu.be/rifLRTJAgfs

On October 18, 1974, Al Green was seriously injured when a woman poured hot water on him while he was in his bathtub #music #musicpodcast #history #musichistory #podcast #musicsky #otd

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, & it's Eminem's birthday #music #history #musichistory #podcast #musicpodcast #musicsky #otd youtu.be/4vzpmNLKZjk

Guitarist Radcliffe “Dougie” Bryan, who played on many hit songs by Toots and The Maytals, The Sensations, and Gregory Isaacs, died at 78 years old in Florida on October 16. #reggae #reggaesky #jamaicanmusic

RIP Paul Daniel "Ace" Frehley April 27, 1951 - October 16, 2025 (aged 74). I love KISS. Their music is one of the soundtracks of my life. Such a loss. It's too bad the original lineup couldn't come to terms for the final tour. RIP Spaceman #music #kiss #acefrehley youtube.com/watch?v=ZN7a...

On this week's episode, we look at the case for putting The Smashing Pumpkins into next year's class of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. #music #musicsky #smashingpumpkins youtu.be/Z-lvhP234t0

On the October 16 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Creedence breaks up, the Grand Ole Opry gets more diverse, & Little Richard records. Plus, it's John Mayer's birthday. #music #history #musichistory #podcast #musicpodcast #musicsky #otd youtu.be/NTOUAG8ucXs

On October 16, 1992, Sinead O'Connor was booed when she performed at the Bob Dylan tribute concert. It was in response to her ripping up a photo of Pope John Paul II on SNL #music #history #musichistory #podcast #musicpodcast #musicsky #otd #sineadoconnor

On October 15, 2014, Chuck Berry played his final performance #music #musicpodcast #history #musichistory #podcast #musicsky #otd #chuckberry

On the October 15 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Chuck Berry gives his final performance, as does CBGB, plus Rick Nelson gets booed & writes a song about it #music #musicpodcast #history #musichistory #podcast #musicsky #otd youtu.be/lPa9NUcnZyY

On this week's show, two decisions concerning one item saves some but dooms others. Also, hot grits can make you feel born again but not in the way you might think. #music #musicsky youtu.be/l6a6g1UJVAY