This Week In Music History Podcast With Marty Miller

Join Marty Miller as we take a journey through music history for the week of November 24th to 28th!

In this episode, we commemorate the life and legacy of Freddie Mercury, who tragically passed away this week in 1991, just one day after revealing his battle with AIDS.

We’ll also relive John Lennon’s final concert appearance alongside Elton John in 1974, a night filled with unforgettable moments.

Plus, we celebrate Cream's farew...

Join Marty Miller as we take a journey through music history for the week of November 17th to 21st!

In this episode, we remember Malcolm Young of AC/DC, whose songwriting and guitar riffs were the backbone of the band's success.

We also revisit a dramatic moment when David Crosby faced personal challenges in the early 90s, and check out one school headmaster's infamous ban on Beatle haircuts at a Surrey grammar school in 1963.

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Join Marty Miller as we take another dive into music history for the week of November 10th to 14th!

In this episode, we remember Elvis Presley's final performance before enlisting in the Army in 1957, and celebrate the incredible achievements of bands like The Rolling Stones, who made waves in 1964.

We’ll also pay tribute to session guitar legend Tommy Tedesco, whose work you’ve undoubtedly heard, yet might not recognize. Plus,...

Join Marty Miller as we take a trip through music history for the week of October 27th to 31st!

In this episode, we explore the stories behind pivotal moments, from Bruce Springsteen gracing the covers of Time and Newsweek simultaneously in 1975 to Jim Morrison's infamous Miami Incident that challenged artistic expression in 1970.

We’ll also dive into the discovery of a hidden John Lennon letter that dramatically increased in v...

Join Marty Miller as we dive into music history for the week of October 20th to 24th!

This episode brings both celebration and reflection.

We remember the tragic plane crash that took the lives of three members of Lynyrd Skynyrd in 1977, while also highlighting Def Leppard's incredible feat of playing three gigs across three continents in just 24 hours in 1995.

From George Michael’s intense legal battle with Sony in the ‘90s t...

Join Marty Miller as we embark on another journey through music history, this time exploring the week of October 13th to 17th! In this episode, we dive into the remarkable story behind Def Leppard's "Hysteria," which set records and took an astonishing three years to create or did it?

.We also look back at Bono’s infamous apology in 2014, following U2’s controversial iTunes album drop.

Remember the legendary CBGB club? We share me...

Join Marty Miller as we travel through the week of October 6th to 10th in music history! In this episode, we celebrate the life of legendary drummer Ginger Baker, who passed away in 2019, and pay tribute to Phil Chevron of The Pogues, an Irish icon we lost far too soon. We also discuss George Harrison’s landmark A-side single from 1969, and the infamous run-in with the law for Mama Cass in London. From John Lennon’s Green Card aw...

Join Marty Miller as we head on another trip through music history, focusing on the week of September 29th to October 3rd.

This episode we visit the 1987 photo shoot for Pink Floyd’s album "A Momentary Lapse of Reason," featuring 800 Victorian hospital beds on an English beach.

We also nod the launch of BBC Radio 1 in 1967 and its first DJ, Tony Blackburn, captivating millions.

Plus,dive into Oasis's legendary album "What's the...

Join Marty Miller as we explore the week of September 15th to 19th in Music History!

In this episode, we pay tribute to the legendary Johnny Ramone, whose pioneering punk guitar style left an indelible mark on music.

We'll also revisit the controversy surrounding U2's unexpected album download in 2014 and the tragic passing of Rick Ocasek from The Cars.

But that's not all!

We’ll delve into the wild tale of Queen's infamous Bicycle...

Join Marty Miller for another journey through music history as we explore the week of September 8th to 12th.

In this episode, we dive into the iconic collaboration between David Bowie and Bing Crosbyfor a 1977 Christmas special that has become a legendary moment in music.

We also celebrate the debut of The Monkees on American TV and discover the surprising career shift of Bruce Dickinson from Iron Maiden to airline pilot, just becu...

Back after the break, Marty Miller has another journey through music history, exploring the week from September 1st to 5th!

In this episode, we encounter the chaotic debut of the Sex Pistols on TV in 1976, where the band's audacious energy marked the end of an era.

We also celebrate Blondie's signing with Chrysalis Records in 1977 and uncover the intriguing story behind Debbie Harry's time as a Playboy Bunny. Discover the emot...

Join Marty Miller for a journey through time and music history, covering the week of August 4th to 8th!

In this episode, we explore curious tales, like the infamous cowbell in early Guns N' Roses tracks and the legendary performances of Elvis, whose Peacock jumpsuit fetched a staggering $300,000 at auction, still holding traces of his perspiration.

We dive into the chaos of a Guns N' Roses and Metallica gig turned riot, and remini...

Join Marty Miller for another dive into music history as we explore the week of July 28th to August 1st!

In this episode, we revisit the chilling story behind The Boomtown Rats' number one hit "I Don't Like Mondays," which arose from a tragic shooting spree by a 16-year-old girl.

We also delve into the high-profile divorce of Prince and the remarks made by John Lennon in the '60s that sparked outrage across America.

Plus, we pay...

Join Marty Miller as we travel through another week in music history, from July 21st to 25th!

This episode highlights iconic moments, including the groundbreaking release of Guns N' Roses' "Appetite for Destruction" in 1987, an album that shook the music world.

We'll revisit Roger Waters' monumental concert at the Berlin Wall in 1990, featuring jaw-dropping visuals and an audience of 350,000.

Plus, we reflect on the poignant loss o...

Join Marty Miller for another look into music history, diving into the events from July 14th to 18th!

In this episode, we reflect on the tragic loss of singer-songwriter Harry Chapin, who died too soon in a car accident at just 38.

We also remember Deep Purple co-founder John Lord, who passed away at 71, leaving behind a legacy of unforgettable music.

Zipping through the decades, we'll revisit the infamous breaking point of the E...

Join Marty Miller for another superfast journey through music history, from July 7th to 11th!

In this episode, we take a nostalgic trip back to 1967 as The Monkees hit the road with the legendary Jimi Hendrix as their opening act—albeit briefly due to audience reactions!!!

We remember Pink Floyd's Sid Barrett, who passed away in 2006 at the age of 60. Then, we'll explore the unforgettable concert with Bob Dylan and Van Morrison ...

Join Marty Miller as we take a trip through music history from June 30th to July 4th!

This week, we explore KISS’s infamous comic book launch that literally mixed their blood with ink and the creative genius behind 10cc's timeless hit "I'm Not In Love."

We'll also revisit pivotal moments, like when Brian Jones tragically joined the 27 Club and Axl Rose's riotous antics at a Guns N' Roses gig.

Plus, we touch on the launch of th...