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First Lilith Fair Starts, Elvis Records That's All Right: Music History Today Podcast July 5 Jul 05, 2026

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From the Music History Today Podcast Network, This is the Music History Today Podcast for July 5. On today's show, Lilith Fair starts and there are lots of debuts, including by the King.

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:34 What happened on this date in music history

20:42 Music award ceremonies that were held on this date in music history

21:23 Albums released on this date in music history

29:30 Singles released on this date in music history

34:25 Birthdays of music artists on this date in music history

43:04 Passings of music artists on this date in music history

52:41 What's on tomorrow's episode

Run DMC & Aerosmith Release Walk This Way, Fillmore West Closes: Music History Today Podcast July 4 Jul 04, 2026

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From the Music History Today Podcast Network, This is the Music History Today podcast for July 4. Happy Fourth of July!! On today's show, Posh marries Becks, we hail the chief for the first time, and The Clash debut.

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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

31:13 Music award ceremonies that were held on this date in music history

34:17 Albums released on this date in music history

41:24 Singles released on this date in music history

47:54 Birthdays of music artists on this date in music history

55:35 Passings of music artists on this date in music history

1:05:56 What's on tomorrow's episode

Brian Jones & Jim Morrison Die, Ziggy Plays Guitar 1 Last Time: Music History Today Podcast July 3 Jul 03, 2026

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From the Music History Today Podcast Network, This is the Music History Today podcast for July 3. On today's show, two artists pass away under controversial circumstances, a couple of artists make their debuts, Ziggy played guitar for the last time, and a movie renews interest in a rock and roll pioneer.

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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

25:49 Music award ceremonies that were held on this date in music history

27:35 Albums released on this date in music history

30:03 Singles released on this date in music history

34:42 Birthdays of music artists on this date in music history

42:34 Passings of music artists on this date in music history

49:45 What's on tomorrow's episode

Pink Floyd Reunite For The Last Time At The Live 8 Concerts: Music History Today Podcast July 2 Jul 02, 2026

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From the Music History Today Podcast Network, This is the Music History Today podcast for July 2. On today's show, the Live 8 concerts take place, Elvis records 2 classics, and a riot breaks out at a Guns N' Roses concert.

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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

19:35 Music award ceremonies that were held on this date in music history

22:31 Albums released on this date in music history

32:37 Singles released on this date in music history

39:54 Birthdays of music artists on this date in music history

47:53 Passings of music artists on this date in music history

54:37 What's on tomorrow's episode

Should Diana Ross Be Inducted Into The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a Solo Artist: Music Halls of Fame Podcast Jul 01, 2026

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This week on the Who Deserves to be Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Podcast, we look at the case for putting Diana Ross into the Hall as a solo artist.

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

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:17 Diana Ross History

07:17 Diana Ross Commercial Success

10:58 Diana Ross Awards

16:43 Diana Ross Influenced

21:36 Why Diana Ross Should Be Inducted

26:52 Why Diana Ross Shouldn't Be Inducted

30:31 My Opinion About Whether Diana Ross Should Be Inducted as a solo artist

32:55 Outro

Luther Vandross Passes Away, Trent Reznor Gets A Wake Up Call: Music History Today Podcast July 1 Jul 01, 2026

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From the Music History Today Podcast Network, This is the Music History Today podcast for July 1. Happy Canada Day!!! On today's show, the first Walkman gets sold, plus Luther Vandross and gospel singer and disgraced televangelist Jimmy Swaggart passes away.

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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

15:36 Music award ceremonies that were held on this date in music history

18:31 Albums released on this date in music history

30:44 Singles released on this date in music history

40:51 Birthdays of music artists on this date in music history

49:26 Passings of music artists on this date in music history

57:47 What's on tomorrow's episode

Apple Music Starts, Marvel Releases KISS Comic: Music History Today Podcast June 30 Jun 30, 2026

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From the Music History Today Podcast Network, This is the Music History Today podcast for June 30. On today's show, The Jackson 5 make a couple of changes, Cher marries Greg, and Phyllis leaves.

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:34 What happened on this date in music history

15:37 Music award ceremonies that were held on this date in music history

18:24 Albums released on this date in music history

29:23 Singles released on this date in music history

32:49 Birthdays of music artists on this date in music history

38:51 Passings of music artists on this date in music history

41:27 What's on tomorrow's episode

George Harrison Makes An Announcement: Music History Today Podcast June 29 Jun 29, 2026

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From the Music History Today Podcast Network, This is the Music History Today podcast for June 29. On today's show, George Harrison makes a sad announcement & Bruce records an iconic video with a yet unknown Friend.

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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

28:17 Music award ceremonies that were held on this date in music history

31:39 Albums released on this date in music history

39:15 Singles released on this date in music history

43:49 Birthdays of music artists on this date in music history

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

56:57 What's on tomorrow's episode

Louis Armstrong Records The Greatest Jazz Record Of All Time: Music History Today Podcast June 28 Jun 28, 2026

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From the Music History Today Podcast Network, This is the Music History Today podcast for June 28. On today's show, the saxophone is patented & Louis records the greatest recording in the history of jazz.

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

11:19 Music award ceremonies that were held on this date in music history

13:04 Albums released on this date in music history

19:45 Singles released on this date in music history

23:17 Birthdays of music artists on this date in music history

27:35 Passings of music artists on this date in music history

33:13 What's on tomorrow's episode

Elvis Presley Records His iconic NBC TV Comeback Special: Music History Today Podcast June 27 Jun 27, 2026

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From the Music History Today Podcast Network, This is the Music History Today podcast for June 27. On today's show, Elvis comes back and Fats Domino records a classic.

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

12:40 Music award ceremonies that were held on this date in music history

16:10 Albums released on this date in music history

23:23 Singles released on this date in music history

26:09 Birthdays of music artists on this date in music history

31:45 Passings of music artists on this date in music history

42:56 What's on tomorrow's episode