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Jimi Hendrix Plays An Iconic National Anthem At Woodstock: Music History Today Podcast August 18 Aug 18, 2026

Show notes

From the Music History Today Podcast Network, This is the Music History Today podcast for August 18. On today's show, Jimi plays Woodstock and FM radio premieres.

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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

10:48 Albums released on this date in music history

19:36 Singles released on this date in music history

23:28 Birthdays of music artists on this date in music history

34:30 Passings of music artists on this date in music history

42:22 What's on tomorrow's episode

Nirvana Films The Smells Like Teen Spirit Music Video: Music History Today Podcast August 17 Aug 17, 2026

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From the Music History Today Podcast Network, This is the Music History Today podcast for August 17. On today's show, two legends pass away and a legendary music video is recorded.

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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

11:43 Music award ceremonies that were held on this date in music history

12:33 Albums released on this date in music history

19:58 Singles released on this date in music history

23:18 Birthdays of music artists on this date in music history

35:29 Passings of music artists on this date in music history

43:45 What's on tomorrow's episode

Robert Johnson, Elvis Presley, & Aretha Franklin Pass Away: Music History Today Podcast August 16 Aug 16, 2026

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From the Music History Today Podcast Network, This is the Music History Today podcast for August 16. On today's show, the King of the Delta Blues, the King of Rock and Roll, & the Queen of Soul are dead; long live the Kings & Queen & the Ramones play at CBGBs.

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:34 What happened on this date in music history

26:37 Music award ceremonies that were held on this date in music history

27:44 Albums released on this date in music history

33:17 Singles released on this date in music history

35:05 Birthdays of music artists on this date in music history

46:20 Passings of music artists on this date in music history

54:02 What's on tomorrow's episode

The Original Woodstock Music Festival Begins: Music History Today Podcast August 15 Aug 15, 2026

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From the Music History Today Podcast Network, This is the Music History Today podcast for August 15. On today's show, the Beatles go to Shea, the Macarena gets unleashed, and Woodstock begins.

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:34 What happened on this date in music history

17:51 Music award ceremonies that were held on this date in music history

18:42 Albums released on this date in music history

23:41 Singles released on this date in music history

27:13 Birthdays of music artists on this date in music history

36:08 Passings of music artists on this date in music history

45:38 What's on tomorrow's episode

Neil Peart Plays With Rush For The First Time: Music History Today Podcast August 1 Aug 14, 2026

Show notes

On today's show, the Commitments premieres and the sequel to High School Musical is released.

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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

10:39 Music award ceremonies that were held on this date in music history

11:42 Albums released on this date in music history

16:09 Singles released on this date in music history

18:39 Birthdays of music artists on this date in music history

30:24 Passings of music artists on this date in music history

37:04 What's on tomorrow's episode

Bob Dylan Releases Blowin' In The Wind: Music History Today Podcast August 13 Aug 13, 2026

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On the August 13 edition of the Music History Today podcast, two stage mishaps have tragic consequences, one band debuts, while another one breaks up. Plus, it's the birthday of the man with Tiny Bubbles, Don Ho.

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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

17:09 Music award ceremonies that were held on this date in music history

18:06 Albums released on this date in music history

25:51 Singles released on this date in music history

27:57 Birthdays of music artists on this date in music history

38:27 Passings of music artists on this date in music history

47:33 What's on tomorrow's episode

Should The Black Keys Be Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall: Music Halls of Fame Podcast Aug 12, 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 The Black Keys into the Hall.

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:17 The Black Keys History

06:02 The Black Keys Commercial Success

07:55 The Black Keys Awards

10:41 The Black Keys Influenced

14:47 Why The Black Keys Should Be Inducted

18:48 Why The Black Keys Shouldn't Be Inducted

22:50 My Opinion About Whether The Black Keys Should Be Inducted

26:42 Outro

The Beatles Start Their Last US Tour: Music History Today Podcast August 12 Aug 12, 2026

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From the Music History Today Podcast Network, This is the Music History Today podcast for August 12. On today's show, #FreeBritney unofficially frees Britney, Shakira goes unplugged, and Janis Joplin goes on stage for the last time.

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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

12:17 Music award ceremonies that were held on this date in music history

13:40 Albums released on this date in music history

20:38 Singles released on this date in music history

23:11 Birthdays of music artists on this date in music history

30:13 Passings of music artists on this date in music history

35:50 What's on tomorrow's episode

Hip Hop is Born in the Bronx, Help! Arrives in America: Music History Today Podcast August 11 Aug 11, 2026

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From the Music History Today Podcast Network, This is the Music History Today podcast for August 11. On today's show, a birthday party in the Bronx leads to the birth of hip hop, The movie Help! opens, and the world loses Jani Lane.

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

10:44 Music award ceremonies that were held on this date in music history

12:11 Albums released on this date in music history

19:12 Singles released on this date in music history

21:07 Birthdays of music artists on this date in music history

36:58 Passings of music artists on this date in music history

48:08 What's on tomorrow's episode

Jim Morrison Goes On Trial, Electric Guitar Gets A Patent: Music History Today Podcast August 10 Aug 10, 2026

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From the Music History Today Podcast Network, This is the Music History Today podcast for August 10. On today's show, Simon LeBon gets rescued, the Rickenbacker Frying Pan gets a patent, and Jim Morrison goes on trial.

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

10:18 Music award ceremonies that were held on this date in music history

12:11 Albums released on this date in music history

20:37 Singles released on this date in music history

22:29 Birthdays of music artists on this date in music history

35:41 Passings of music artists on this date in music history

40:30 What's on tomorrow's episode