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Keith Moon & Mac Miller Pass Away, Tupac Is Shot: Music History Today Podcast September 7 Sep 07, 2026

Show notes

This is the Music History Today podcast for September 7. On today's show, Tupac is shot, it's a big MTV Video Music Awards ceremony day, & 2 things sort of related to September 11 take place.

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:34 What happened on this date in music history

07:37 Music award ceremonies that were held on this date in music history

09:41 Albums released on this date in music history

21:39 Singles released on this date in music history

30:08 Birthdays of music artists on this date in music history

39:47 Passings of music artists on this date in music history

45:20 What's on tomorrow's episode

Elton John Performs At Princess Diana's Funeral: Music History Today Podcast September 6 Sep 06, 2026

Show notes

This is the Music History Today podcast for September 6. On today's show, Princess Diana is laid to rest & inspires one of the biggest selling singles ever, Pavarotti passes away, & rockers get into a fight at the MTV Video Music Awards.

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:34 What happened on this date in music history

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

07:47 Albums released on this date in music history

11:35 Singles released on this date in music history

14:30 Birthdays of music artists on this date in music history

24:41 Passings of music artists on this date in music history

31:05 What's on tomorrow's episode

Freddie Mercury is Born, Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis Reunite: Music History Today Podcast September 5 Sep 05, 2026

Show notes

This is the Music History Today podcast for September 5. On today's show, a car accident inspires a classic song, Dean Martin reunites with Jerry Lewis, & the world loses Sergio Mendes.

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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

06:05 Music award ceremonies that were held on this date in music history

07:37 Albums released on this date in music history

12:44 Singles released on this date in music history

15:20 Birthdays of music artists on this date in music history

23:22 Passings of music artists on this date in music history

32:56 What's on tomorrow's episode

Kelly Clarkson Wins The First American Idol: Music History Today Podcast September 4 Sep 04, 2026

Show notes

This is the Music History Today podcast for September 4. On today's show, American Idol crowns a winner, the Dream gets married, & a Motown group forms.

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:34 What happened on this date in music history

12:09 Music award ceremonies that were held on this date in music history

13:49 Albums released on this date in music history

23:24 Singles released on this date in music history

25:17 Birthdays of music artists on this date in music history

34:29 Passings of music artists on this date in music history

40:24 What's on tomorrow's episode

First US Festival Starts, Walter Becker Passes Away: Music History Today Podcast September 3 Sep 03, 2026

Show notes

This is the Music History Today podcast for September 3. On today's show, The Woz puts on a music festival & Rush & George Michael debut new projects.

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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

05:52 Music award ceremonies that were held on this date in music history

08:07 Albums released on this date in music history

11:58 Singles released on this date in music history

15:00 Birthdays of music artists on this date in music history

24:07 Passings of music artists on this date in music history

29:24 What's on tomorrow's episode

Pearl Jam's Jeremy Wins Big at MTV VMA: Music History Today Podcast September 2 Sep 02, 2026

Show notes

On the September 2 edition of the Music History Today podcast, the Hall of Fame opens, the King of Pop sets a record, and Garth releases a mega smash. Plus, it's birthday greetings to members of Panic at the Disco, Toto, and Simply Red.

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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

07:16 Music award ceremonies that were held on this date in music history

08:10 Albums released on this date in music history

16:16 Singles released on this date in music history

19:46 Birthdays of music artists on this date in music history

29:45 Passings of music artists on this date in music history

35:00 What's on tomorrow's episode

Barry Gibb & Zendaya Are Born & Jimmy Buffet Passes Away: Music History Today Podcast September 1 Sep 01, 2026

Show notes

This is the Music History Today podcast for September 1. On today's show, Apple makes a musical misstep and Boz Scaggs joins a group.

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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

08:50 Music award ceremonies that were held on this date in music history

09:24 Albums released on this date in music history

14:28 Singles released on this date in music history

16:11 Birthdays of music artists on this date in music history

25:09 Passings of music artists on this date in music history

32:11 What's on tomorrow's episode

The Rolling Stones Release Goats Head Soup: Music History Today Podcast August 31 Aug 31, 2026

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This is the Music History Today podcast for August 31. On today's show, George Harrison is found guilty, Michael Jackson releases Bad, & The Rolling Stones release Goat's Head Soup.

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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

09:52 Music award ceremonies that were held on this date in music history

10:19 Albums released on this date in music history

24:48 Singles released on this date in music history

26:34 Birthdays of music artists on this date in music history

34:12 Passings of music artists on this date in music history

36:25 What's on tomorrow's episode

Bob Dylan Releases Highway 61 Revisited, Notting Hill Riots: Music History Today Podcast August 30 Aug 30, 2026

Show notes

On today's show, Kanye makes an announcement, the Go-Go's hang it up, and an event in Notting Hill inspires a classic song.

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

07:27 Music award ceremonies that were held on this date in music history

08:52 Albums released on this date in music history

24:45 Singles released on this date in music history

28:59 Birthdays of music artists on this date in music history

37:35 Passings of music artists on this date in music history

41:43 What's on tomorrow's episode

Beatles Play At Candlestick Park, Michael Jackson Born: Music History Today Podcast August 29 Aug 29, 2026

Show notes

On today's show, the Rock Against Racism movement gets its inspiration, The Beatles play their last paid show, Oasis release their debut album Definitely Maybe, Michael Jackson is born.

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

14:22 Music award ceremonies that were held on this date in music history

15:43 Albums released on this date in music history

25:53 Singles released on this date in music history

28:59 Birthdays of music artists on this date in music history

36:24 Passings of music artists on this date in music history

46:09 What's on tomorrow's episode