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Should The Black Crowes Be Inducted Into The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2027: Music Halls of Fame Podcast May 13, 2026

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This week on the Who Deserves to Be Inducted Into The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Podcast, we look at the case for putting the band The Black Crowes into the Hall in 2027.

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:17 The Black Crowes History

05:24 The Black Crowes Commercial Success

06:33 The Black Crowes Awards

07:44 Who The Black Crowes Influenced

10:46 Why The Black Crowes Should Be Inducted

14:22 Why The Black Crowes Shouldn't Be Inducted

21:43 Outro

What Happened May 13 In Music Entertainment and News History: Music History Today Podcast May 13 May 13, 2026

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On today's show, Doris Day passes away & Elvis accidentally starts a riot.

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:32 What happened on this date in music history

06:38 Music award ceremonies that were held on this date in music history

08:18 Albums released on this date in music history

09:47 Singles released on this date in music history

10:29 Birthdays of music artists on this date in music history

12:00 Passings of music artists on this date in music history

12:48 What's on tomorrow's episode

What Happened May 12 In Music Entertainment and News History: Music History Today Podcast May 12 May 12, 2026

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On today's show, U2 celebrates a milestone and starts a trend & Pink Floyd gets banned.

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:32 What happened on this date in music history

06:22 Music award ceremonies that were held on this date in music history

08:09 Albums released on this date in music history

11:59 Singles released on this date in music history

12:58 Birthdays of music artists on this date in music history

14:27 Passings of music artists on this date in music history

15:46 What's on tomorrow's episode

What Happened May 11 In Music Entertainment and News History: Music History Today Podcast May 11 May 11, 2026

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On today's show, two musicals open and a bunch of music greats pass away.

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:32 What happened on this date in music history

07:12 Music award ceremonies that were held on this date in music history

08:22 Albums released on this date in music history

10:12 Singles released on this date in music history

12:09 Birthdays of music artists on this date in music history

13:28 Passings of music artists on this date in music history

14:49 What's on tomorrow's episode

What Happened May 10 In Music Entertainment and News History: Music History Today Podcast May 10 May 10, 2026

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On the May 10 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Clapton records a Bob Marley song that gives him his first number one single and a riot breaks out at an opera house in New York City. Also, bust a move with Young MC on his birthday, along with Sid Vicious, & Bono.

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:32 What happened on this date in music history

05:30 Music award ceremonies that were held on this date in music history

05:59 Albums released on this date in music history

08:48 Singles released on this date in music history

10:46 Birthdays of music artists on this date in music history

12:30 Passings of music artists on this date in music history

13:47 What's on tomorrow's episode

What Happened May 9 In Music Entertainment and News History: Music History Today Podcast May 9 May 09, 2026

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

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:32 What happened on this date in music history

05:23 Music award ceremonies that were held on this date in music history

06:03 Albums released on this date in music history

07:19 Singles released on this date in music history

09:13 Birthdays of music artists on this date in music history

10:35 Passings of music artists on this date in music history

11:44 What's on tomorrow's episode

What Happened May 8 In Music Entertainment and News History: Music History Today Podcast May 8 May 08, 2026

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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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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:32 What happened on this date in music history

04:54 Music award ceremonies that were held on this date in music history

05:41 Albums released on this date in music history

07:57 Singles released on this date in music history

10:08 Birthdays of music artists on this date in music history

11:31 Passings of music artists on this date in music history

13:05 What's on tomorrow's episode

What Happened May 7 In Music Entertainment and News History: Music History Today Podcast May 7 May 07, 2026

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On today's edition of Music History Today, Beethoven premieres a masterpiece and Steve Perry leaves Journey.

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:32 What happened on this date in music history

05:38 Music award ceremonies that were held on this date in music history

06:02 Albums released on this date in music history

08:21 Singles released on this date in music history

11:37 Birthdays of music artists on this date in music history

12:46 Passings of music artists on this date in music history

14:21 What's on tomorrow's episode

The Smiths Should Be Inducted Into The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Music Halls of Fame Podcast May 06, 2026

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This week, we're going to look at the case for one of the pioneers of alternative indie rock, The Smiths, to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:17 The Smiths History

06:47 The Smiths Commercial Success

08:01 The Smiths Awards

10:34 Who The Smiths Influenced

15:13 Why The Smiths Should Be Inducted

16:44 Why The Smiths Shouldn't Be Inducted

20:24 Outro

What Happened May 6 In Music Entertainment and News History: Music History Today Podcast May 6 May 06, 2026

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

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:32 What happened on this date in music history

06:46 Music award ceremonies that were held on this date in music history

07:50 Albums released on this date in music history

10:10 Singles released on this date in music history

11:28 Birthdays of music artists on this date in music history

12:15 Passings of music artists on this date in music history

13:50 What's on tomorrow's episode