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Emmett Till, MLK, & Chicago DNC Clash Fuel Protest Music: Music History Today Podcast August 28 Aug 28, 2026

Show notes

On today's show, historic events inspire music & the MTV Video Music Awards take center stage.

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:34 What happened on this date in music history

06:51 Music award ceremonies that were held on this date in music history

08:31 Albums released on this date in music history

15:37 Singles released on this date in music history

19:59 Birthdays of music artists on this date in music history

29:58 Passings of music artists on this date in music history

35:06 What's on tomorrow's episode

Pearl Jam Releases Ten, Stevie Ray Vaughan Passes Away: Music History Today Podcast August 27 Aug 27, 2026

Show notes

On the August 27 edition of the Music History Today podcast, there's the Beatles, Pearl Jam debuts, & new age music...sort of. Plus, it's happy birthday to members of 2 of Canada's best bands: Rush & Arcade Fire.

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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

11:18 Albums released on this date in music history

20:03 Singles released on this date in music history

22:37 Birthdays of music artists on this date in music history

30:26 Passings of music artists on this date in music history

35:47 What's on tomorrow's episode

Jimi Hendrix Opens Electric Lady Studios: Music History Today Podcast August 26 Aug 26, 2026

Show notes

On the August 26 edition of the Music History Today podcast, it's all about Laura Branigan, Bobby Darin, Jimi Hendrix opens & Ed Sheeran & Taylor Hicks set different records. Plus, happy birthday to one of my favorite singers: Shirley Manson of Garbage!!!

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:34 What happened on this date in music history

08:00 Music award ceremonies that were held on this date in music history

09:01 Albums released on this date in music history

13:17 Singles released on this date in music history

14:57 Birthdays of music artists on this date in music history

22:53 Passings of music artists on this date in music history

28:24 What's on tomorrow's episode

Aaliyah Dies, Springsteen & Lauryn Hill Release Iconic Albums: Music History Today Podcast August 25 Aug 25, 2026

Show notes

On today's show, Aaliyah passes away & Elton John hits America.

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:34 What happened on this date in music history

08:38 Music award ceremonies that were held on this date in music history

09:13 Albums released on this date in music history

22:02 Singles released on this date in music history

24:27 Birthdays of music artists on this date in music history

33:43 Passings of music artists on this date in music history

38:32 What's on tomorrow's episode

John Lennon Goes Cold Turkey, Charlie Watts Passes Away: Music History Today Podcast August 24 Aug 24, 2026

Show notes

On today's show, Sinead O'Connor takes a stand & Beyonce makes a statement.

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:34 What happened on this date in music history

05:33 Music award ceremonies that were held on this date in music history

06:55 Albums released on this date in music history

13:54 Singles released on this date in music history

18:52 Birthdays of music artists on this date in music history

28:12 Passings of music artists on this date in music history

34:58 What's on tomorrow's episode

Jeff Buckley Releases Grace,The Beatles Play Shea Stadium: Music History Today Podcast August 23 Aug 23, 2026

Show notes

This is the Music History Today podcast for August 23. On today's show, there's the Beatles, Lou Reed, & Jeff Buckley releases his classic.

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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

08:03 Music award ceremonies that were held on this date in music history

09:35 Albums released on this date in music history

15:48 Singles released on this date in music history

18:19 Birthdays of music artists on this date in music history

31:00 Passings of music artists on this date in music history

37:00 What's on tomorrow's episode

Portishead Releases Dummy, John Lee Hooker Is Born: Music History Today Podcast August 22 Aug 22, 2026

Show notes

This is the Music History Today podcast for August 22. On today's show, a lot of people began recording various projects, including Elvis, Madonna, & the Beatles.

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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

10:28 Music award ceremonies that were held on this date in music history

11:45 Albums released on this date in music history

17:52 Singles released on this date in music history

20:54 Birthdays of music artists on this date in music history

30:41 Passings of music artists on this date in music history

37:00 What's on tomorrow's episode

Count Basie & Joe Strummer Are Born, Foo Fighters Rickroll a Church: Music History Today Podcast August 21 Aug 21, 2026

Show notes

On today's show, Bono gets married, the inventor of the Moog synthesizer passes away, & we go Sicko Mode with Dynamite.

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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

08:26 Music award ceremonies that were held on this date in music history

10:34 Albums released on this date in music history

16:00 Singles released on this date in music history

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

29:36 Passings of music artists on this date in music history

37:14 What's on tomorrow's episode

Eagles Become Biggest Selling Album Of All Time In America: Music History Today Podcast August 20 Aug 20, 2026

Show notes

On the August 20 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Voyager 2 launches with a record on board but no needle (go figure), the 1812 Overture premieres, as does Prince's Graffiti Bridge. Plus, some huge birthdays today including Robert Plant, Isaac Hayes, KRS-One, and Demi Lovato.

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

09:33 Music award ceremonies that were held on this date in music history

11:02 Albums released on this date in music history

15:42 Singles released on this date in music history

18:47 Birthdays of music artists on this date in music history

29:55 Passings of music artists on this date in music history

39:19 What's on tomorrow's episode

Beatles Face Protests in Memphis: Music History Today Podcast August 19 Aug 19, 2026

Show notes

This is the Music History Today podcast for August 19. On today's show, MTV premieres celebrity reality, Lou Pearlman passes away, and Leonard Bernstein ends a career.

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

08:34 Music award ceremonies that were held on this date in music history

09:34 Albums released on this date in music history

16:46 Singles released on this date in music history

19:17 Birthdays of music artists on this date in music history

31:58 Passings of music artists on this date in music history

40:06 What's on tomorrow's episode