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This week on the Music Halls of Fame Podcast, we honor the year in music for 1995, along with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class of 1995 inductee The Rev. Al Green. We also look at the case for putting The Smashing Pumpkins into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Plus, our spotlight this week is on the Library of Congress National Recording Registry in Washington, D.C. Music Podcast Playlist - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSMDYrumQfYQd6hJmyQ-C5CxnJn_ozuM4 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 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - RockHall.com Library of Congress National Recording Registry - loc.gov/programs/national-recording-preservation-board/recording-registry/complete-national-recording-registry-listing/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musichistorytodaypodcast/support

On the October 17 edition of the Music History Today podcast, an earthquake postpones the start of a band, RCA is founded, & Lynyrd Skynyrd releases its last album with Ronnie Van Zandt. Plus, it's Eminem's birthday. For more music history, subscribe to my YouTube 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musichistorytodaypodcast/support

On the October 16 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Creedence breaks up, the Grand Ole Opry gets more diverse, & Little Richard records. Plus, it's John Mayer's birthday. 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 On this date: * In 1951, Little Richard recorded for the first time. * In 1956, Elvis' film Love Me Tender premiered. * In 1962, Motown started their package concert tour with Mary Wells, Marvin Gaye, The Supremes, Little Stevie Wonder, & the Contours. * In 1965, singer and actress Leslie Uggams married her longtime friend Grahame Pratt. * In 1972, Creedence Clearwater Revival broke up. * In 1975, Bruce Springsteen performed at the Roxy in Los Angeles, which led to him getting noticed by the mainstream media. * In 1976, the disco novelty song by Los Angeles radio DJ Rick Dees, Disco Duck hit #1 on Billboard's hot 100 singles chart. * In 1976, Stevie Wonder hit #1 with the album Songs in the Key of Life. * In 1986, Chuck Berry held his 60th birthday concert, which was filmed for his film documentary Hail Hail Rock N Roll. * In 1986, Marie Osmond married her husband Brian Blosil. * In 1988, the Smile Jamaica charity concert to help Hurricane Gilbert victims was held in London. * In 1992, Sinead O'Connor was booed when she performed at the Bob Dylan tribute concert at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The audience was reacting to the incident on Saturday Night Live a couple of weeks earlier when she ripped up a photo of Pope John Paul II. * In 2003, Apple released the Windows version of the ITunes store. * In 2010, Nicki Minaj set a record for most songs to debut on the Billboard singles chart in the same week with 7, with Bottoms Up with Trey Songz debuting at #11. The record has since been shattered a number of times. * In 2011, singer-songwriter Paul McDonald married actress & screenwriter Nikki Reed. * In 2013, actress & singer Kristen Bell married actor Dax Shepard. * In 2017, Ed Sheeran broke his wrist & elbow in a biking accident, which made him cancel part of his Asian tour. In the world of classical music: * In 1942, Aaron Copland's ballet Rodeo premiered in NYC. In award ceremonies that were held on October 16: * In 2012, the Grand Ole Opry inducted only its third African American member, after DeFord Bailey & Charley Pride. It was Darius Rucker, lead singer of Hootie & the Blowfish and successful solo country music singer. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musichistorytodaypodcast/support

On this week's episode of the Music History In Depth Podcast, two decisions concerning one item saves Aerosmith but dooms members of Lynyrd Skynyrd. Also, hot grits can make you feel born again but not in the way you might think, especially in Al Green's Case. Plus, we celebrate a lot of birthdays but we specifically single out the icon Tom Petty for what he did for musicians everywhere and another icon (Chuck Berry) for creating what we know as rock and roll today. 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musichistorytodaypodcast/support

On the October 15 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Chuck Berry gives his final performance, as does CBGB, plus Rick Nelson gets booed & writes a song about it. Also, happy birthday to Chris de Burgh. 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 On this date: In 1937, singer Jo Stafford married singer John Huddleston. * In 1955, the Grand Ole Opry TV show premiered on ABC TV. * In 1956, Little Richard recorded the song Good Golly Miss Molly. * In 1958, Jackie Wilson recorded his smash hit Lonely Teardrops. * In 1960, the Beatles, with Ringo Starr on drums instead of Pete Best, recorded together for the first time. * In 1963 Mary Travers of Peter, Paul, & Mary married photographer Barry Feinstein. * In 1965, Jimi Hendrix signed his first recording contract. * In 1966, The Four Tops hit #1 with the song Reach Out I'll Be There. * In 1966, The Monkees recorded the Neil Diamond - written song I'm a Believer. * In 1968, Led Zeppelin performed together for the first time, in England. * In 1971, Rick Nelson was booed at Madison Square Garden when he tried to perform newer songs instead of old hits during his concert. The experience went on to inspire him to write his comeback song Garden Party. * In 1973, Elvis entered the hospital for treatment of respiratory problems, which is where his doctor realized that Elvis was addicted to Demerol. * In 1977, Debbie Boone hit #1 with the song You Light Up My Life. * In 1981, Metallica formed. * In 1988, UB40 hit #1 with a cover version of Neil Diamond's song Red Red Wine. * In 1992, Madonna held her infamous Sex party in Manhattan to promote her Sex photo book. * In 2000, Dave Edmunds had triple bypass heart surgery. * In 2001, Slash of Guns N Roses married his wife Perla Ferrar. * In 2003, the Louis Armstrong House Museum opened in Queens, NY. * In 2006, Patti Smith was the final performer at the original New York City club CBGB. * In 2014, Chuck Berry played his final performance. It was at the Blueberry Hill Club in St Louis. * In 2016, the Lifetime Channel music docu-movie Surviving Compton: Dre, Suge, & Michel'le premiered. * In 2016, Winston Marshall of Mumford & Sons married singer and actress Dianna Agron. * In 2017, the music documentary series The Platinum Life premiered on the E! TV channel. In the world of classical music: * In 1886, Modest Mussorgsky's classical piece Night on Bald Mountain premiered in St. Petersburg, Russia. It would later become famous to an entire generation of kids in the Disney movie Fantasia. * In 1905, classical composer Claude Debussey's La Mer premiered. In 1925, the opera Beatrice from Willem Landre was performed for the first time. In 1994, Philip Glass premiered his Symphony No. 2 for string orchestra. In award ceremonies held on this date: * In 1969, Tammy Wynette & Johnny Cash won at the Country Music Association awards. * In 1973, Roy Clark won at the Country Music Association awards. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musichistorytodaypodcast/support

On the October 14 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Pearl Jam breaks a record, JoJo finally gets to release a record, & Pulp Fiction breathes life into older music. Also, happy birthday to Usher. 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 On this date: * In 1906, legendary entertainer and civil rights activist Paul Robeson was not allowed to play for the Rutgers University football team because their opponents that day, Washington and Lee University, refused to play against a team that had a black person on it. * In 1939, music company BMI started operations. * In 1954, the musical movie White Christmas premiered. * In 1964, Charlie Watts of the Rolling Stones married his wife Shirley Shepherd. * In 1966, Grace Slick first appeared with Jefferson Airplane. * In 1968, the Beatles finished work on the White Album. * In 1971, John Lennon & Yoko Ono appeared on the Dick Cavett Show. * In 1994, the movie Pulp Fiction premiered. From a musical standpoint, the movie helped revive interest in Dick Dale's music (he did the song Misirlou: the song with the crazy surf guitar & the screaming in the beginning of it). It also sparked interest in the early Kool & the Gang funk classic Jungle Boogie & Link Wray's classic Rumble. * In 2000, Pearl Jam broke a record on Billboard's albums chart when 5 of their released live albums from their European tour hit the chart in the same week. * In 2006, Rascal Flatts' opening act Eric Church was kicked off the tour after he repeatedly played over his allotted opening slot time. Apparently, that was the last straw with Rascal Flatts. Eric's replacement was a hotshot country newcomer at the time: Taylor Swift. * In 2006, singer Melina Leon married her husband Ruy Fernando Delgado. * In 2014, singer Kesha started her lawsuit against producer Dr. Luke in order to be released from her contract with him. * In 2017, country singer Kacey Musgraves married singer-songwriter Ruston Kelly. * In 2018, Steppenwolf performed in Baxter Springs, Kansas, which was their final show. * In 2023, Madonna started her Celebration tour, after having to delay it to deal with a bacterial infection which sent her to the hospital. In the world of classical music: * In 1924, the opera Die Gluckliche Hand premiered. * In 1956, the overture Robert Browning by Charles Ives premiered. In the world of theater: * In 1930, the Gershwin musical Girl Crazy premiered on Broadway & made stars out of Ginger Rogers & especially Ethel Merman. * In 1961, the Frank Loesser musical How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying premiered on Broadway. In award ceremonies that were held on this date: * In 1970, Merle Haggard won at the Country Music Association awards. * In 1974, Charlie Rich won at the Country Music Association awards. * In 1985, Ricky Skaggs won at the Country Music Association awards. In 2009, opera superstar Placido Domingo received the first Birgit Nilsson million dollar prize. In 2020, Post Malone & Billie Eilish were the big winners at the Billboard Music Awards. In 2022, Jefferson Airplane received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musichistorytodaypodcast/support

On the October 13 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Sting & Prince release albums, Bob Dylan wins an award & is loved, while John Denver wins an award but has a far different response than Dylan's. Also, happy birthday to Paul Simon, Marie Osmond, Sammy Hagar, & Jimin of BTS. 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musichistorytodaypodcast/support

On the October 12 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Faith Hill debuts, Sid Vicious gets arrested, & John Denver passes away. Also, happy birthday to Luciano Pavarotti. 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musichistorytodaypodcast/support

On the October 11 edition of the Music History Today podcast, there's 2 Saturday Night Live mentions, Lionel Richie can't slow down, & Sarah McLachlan debuts. Also, happy birthday to Daryl Hall. 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musichistorytodaypodcast/support

This week on the Music Halls of Fame Podcast, we honor the year in music for 2000, along with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class of 2000 inductee The Moonglows. We also look at the case for putting Ted Nugent into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Plus, our spotlight walk of fame is the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Hollywood, California and inductee Billy Idol. Music Podcast Playlist - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSMDYrumQfYTVQ71AvexrXzAcJvVCHXAo 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 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - RockHall.com Hollywood Walk of Fame - WalkOfFame.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musichistorytodaypodcast/support

On the October 10 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Bonnie & Clyde is released & 2 classic musicals premiere on Broadway. Also, happy birthday to Verdi, Monk, & Roth. 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musichistorytodaypodcast/support

On the October 9 edition of the Music History Today podcast, it's John Lennon's birthday with lots of Lennon & Beatles news!! Plus, there's a double dose of Springsteen news, & Styx & Van Morrison release albums. 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musichistorytodaypodcast/support

On this week's episode of the Music History In Depth Podcast, someone takes exception to someone winning an award & no, it isn't Kanye. We look back on October 15, & we celebrate the birthday of a Beatle. 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musichistorytodaypodcast/support

On the October 8 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Eddie Vedder meets Mookie Blaylock, we hail rock 'n roll, & we have John Lennon, Sex Pistols, & Prince sightings. Also, happy birthday to Bruno Mars & to three bands who each have two members with birthdays. 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musichistorytodaypodcast/support

On the October 7 edition of the Music History Today podcast, tragedy strikes Israel, including at the Nova Music Festival, Broadway gets Cats, & John Lennon gets to stay. Also, happy birthday to John Mellencamp. 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musichistorytodaypodcast/support

On the October 6 edition of the Music History Today podcast, the original Jazz Singer premieres, Howard Stern moves, & a power couple gets married. Also, happy birthday to Matthew Sweet. For more music history, subscribe to my YouTube 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musichistorytodaypodcast/support

On the October 5 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Apple CEO Steve Jobs, who helped to save the music industry (mainly from itself) with the ITunes Store, passes away, Kelly Clarkson breaks a record, & happy birthday to Brian Johnson of AC/DC. 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musichistorytodaypodcast/support

On the October 4 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Janis Joplin passes away, Dan Rather finds out what the frequency is, & two legends do something for the first time. Also, happy birthday to Jon Secada. 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musichistorytodaypodcast/support

This week on the Music Halls of Fame Podcast, we honor the year in music for 2006, along with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class of 2006 inductee Blondie. We also look at the case for putting Sonny and Cher into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Plus, our spotlight hall of fame is the ARIA Hall of Fame in Melbourne, Australia & disgraced former ARIA member Rolf Harris. Music Podcast Playlist - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSMDYrumQfYTrS_fLr1WlAjiSshkocsXU 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 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - RockHall.com ARIA Hall of Fame - ⁠artscentremelbourne.com.au⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musichistorytodaypodcast/support

On the October 3 edition of Music History Today podcast, Sinead O'Connor rips up a photo, 2 companies become RCA Victor, & the first Hip-Hop honors takes place. Also, happy birthday to Gwen Stefani. 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musichistorytodaypodcast/support