It's Louis Armstrong's Birthday: Music History Today Podcast August 4

On this week's episode, we look at the case for putting Husker Du into next year's class of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the aud...

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On the August 21 edition of the Music History Today podcast, the Tragically Hip get together 1 last time, Bono gets married, the inventor of the Moog synthesizer passes away, & happy birthday to Count...

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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, s...

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On this week's show, we discuss an iconic movie musical that owes its later pop culture status to television, the death of a manager, and we say happy birthday to a few musical legends.For more music ...

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On the August 19 edition of the Music History Today podcast, MTV premieres celebrity reality, Lou Pearlman passes away, and Leonard Bernstein ends a career. Plus, it's Ginger Baker's birthday.For more...

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On the August 18 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Jimi plays Woodstock, the Beatles get street names, and FM radio premieres. Plus, jump up, jump up and get down for Everlast. It's his birt...

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On the August 17 edition of the Music History Today podcast, two legends pass away, one tries to pass away, and a legendary music video is recorded. Plus, it's Mae West's and Maureen O'Hara's birthday...

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On the August 16 edition of the Music History Today podcast, the King & Queen are dead; long live the King & Queen. Also, the hair band era starts in earnest, the Ramones play at CBGBs, and it's Madon...

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