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The Music History Today Podcast Network is your dose of daily music history podcasts. Search for us under Music History Today wherever you get your audio & video podcasts, including on YouTube & Spotify
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R.I.P. Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead, who passed away at the age of 78

#music #musicsky #bobweir #gratefuldead
January 11, 2026 at 1:00 AM
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Merry Christmas!! On the December 25 edition of the Music History Today podcast, many legends pass away, including Dean Martin, Eartha Kitt, James Brown, George Michael, & happy birthday to Annie Lennox, Noel Redding, & Jimmy Buffet  

#music #musicpodcast #musicsky #christmas

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George Michael & James Brown Pass Away On Christmas Day: Music History Today Podcast December 25
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December 25, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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RIP Chris Rea, who passed away at the age of 74 after a brief illness

#music #musicsky #chrisrea

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Chris Rea - Fool If You Think Its Over (Official Music Video)
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December 22, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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For the love of me, I cannot get this song out of my head today. Such an underrated group

#music #musicsky #xtc

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XTC - Mayor Of Simpleton
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December 22, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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On the December 22 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Joe Cocker, Ma Rainey, & Joe Strummer pass away, Nikki Sixx nearly passes away, & happy birthday to DJ Paulette & Jordin Sparks

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Joe Strummer Passes Away & Nikki Sixx Nearly Does: Music History Today Podcast December 22
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December 22, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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Happy Birthday to Tina Weymouth, multi-Instrumentalist and songwriter, beat known as the bass player in The Talking Heads, and for being half of The Tom Tom Club. Born in the rock 11/22/1950. #TinaWeymouth #TalkingHeads #TomTomClub #RockHonorRoll photo Kevin Cummings
November 22, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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This week on the Music History In Depth Podcast, a top selling album from a legendary rock band gets released, a trendsetting music video from legendary rock band Queen is filmed, and two Canadian music legends (Joni Mitchell & Neil Young) are born.
#music #musicsky #podcast

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Led Zeppelin IV Gets Released: Music History In Depth Podcast November 6 - 12
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November 5, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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On the November 5 edition of the Music History Today Podcast, Robin Gibb becomes a hero, Nat King Cole debuts, & Elvis leaves the building. Also, happy birthday to two Adams with no relation.

#music #history #musichistory #podcast #musicpodcast #musicsky #otd

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Elvis Leaves the Building & Robin Gibb Becomes A Hero: Music History Today Podcast November 5
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November 5, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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On the November 4 edition of the Music History Today Podcast, Bob Dylan plays Carnegie Hall to not a lot of people & Dylan also has a bad rumor said about him.

#music #history #musichistory #podcast #musicpodcast #musicsky #otd #bobdylan

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Bob Dylan Plays Carnegie Hall For The First Time - Music History Today Podcast November 4
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November 4, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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On November 4, 1961, Bob Dylan played Carnegie Hall for the first time. It was in front of 53 people

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November 4, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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On the November 3 edition of the Music History Today Podcast, 2 Broadway shows open, a classic rendition of a song is released, & Vanilla Ice sets a record. Also, happy birthday to Adam Ant

#music #musicpodcast #history #musichistory #podcast #musicsky #otd

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Michael Jackson Starts a Dance Craze & It's Not the Moonwalk: Music History Today Podcast November 3
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November 3, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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On November 3, 2024, Quincy Jones passed away at the age of 91

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November 3, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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On November 1, 1985, the recording industry agreed to post Parental Advisory Explicit Lyrics stickers on albums, due to pressure from the bipartisan Parents Music Resource Center, led by Al Gore's then wife Tipper Gore

#music #musicpodcast #history #musichistory #podcast #musicsky #otd #politics
November 1, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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On this week's episode, we look at the case for putting Ted Nugent into next year's class of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & give some reasons as to why it probably won't happen anytime soon. Contrary to what he says, it's only partially about his politics.

#tednugent #musicsky

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Does Ted Nugent Deserve To Be in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Music Halls of Fame Podcast
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November 1, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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On the November 1 edition of the Music History Today podcast, we have James Brown, George Harrison, & Def Jam. Also, happy birthday to Anthony Kiedis of Red Hot Chili Peppers

#music #musicpodcast #history #musichistory #podcast #musicsky #otd

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Takeoff of Migos Passes Away - Music History Today Podcast November 1
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November 1, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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On October 30, 1987, George Michael’s debut solo album Faith was released

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October 31, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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Happy Halloween!!! On the October 31 edition of Music History Today podcast, we've got Queen, the Stooges, Kiss, & Lifehouse. Also, happy birthday to members of U2, Chic, the Beastie Boys, & Vanilla Ice.

#music #history #musichistory #podcast #musicpodcast #musicsky #otd

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Phish Start Their Halloween Costume Concerts - Music History Today Podcast October 31
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October 31, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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On Halloween, 2008, 1,227 people dressed up in zombie costumes & danced the zombie dance from Thriller, setting the Guinness World Record for biggest gathering of zombies

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October 31, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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On October 29, 1993, the animated movie musical The Nightmare Before Christmas opened. The movie had the music & voice of composer Danny Elfman, who was the former frontman for Oingo Boingo

#music #history #musichistory #podcast #musicpodcast #musicsky #otd #film #motionpicture
October 29, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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On the October 28 edition of Music History Today podcast, Bill Berry leaves & John Lennon & Elvis Presley both make history. Also, happy birthday to Frank Ocean.

#music #musicpodcast #history #musichistory #podcast #musicsky #otd

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Steve Perry Joins Journey - Music History Today Podcast October 28
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October 28, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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On October 28, 1977, Steve Perry performed for the first time with Journey

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October 28, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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On the October 27 edition of Music History Today podcast, Lou Reed, Nas & Jay-Z's feud, & Vine all pass away. Also, happy birthday to Scott Weiland & Simon Le Bon.

#music #history #musichistory #podcast #musicpodcast #musicsky #otd

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Lou Reed Passes Away, Johnny Cash Makes An Announcement - Music History Today Podcast October 27
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October 27, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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On October 27, 2014, Taylor Swift released her fifth album 1989

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October 27, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

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You’re not alone.
October 26, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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On today's show, a hostage situation in a theater ends badly, Nick & Jessica get married, & Dylan signs.

#music #history #musichistory #podcast #musicpodcast #musicsky #otd

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50 Cent Pranks Ja Rule, Moscow Theater Crisis Ends Badly: Music History Today Podcast October 26
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October 26, 2025 at 4:17 PM