Join Marty Miller as we take a whirlwind trip through music history for the week of March 24th to 28th!
From Stevie Wonder's powerful stance against apartheid to U2 creating chaos in Los Angeles, this episode highlights pivotal moments that shaped the music scene. Discover how Debbie Harry broke new ground with "Rapture" and the story behind John Lennon an ... Show More
Feb 2025
This Moment in Music History for 02-25-2025
On February 25th in music history, one significant event took place in 1964 when The Beatles started filming their first movie, "A Hard Day's Night," at Marylebone Railway Station in London.
The film, directed by Richard Lester, was a comedic, fictionalized account of a typical d ... Show More
1m 55s
Dec 2024
Santa Claus is coming to town and stalking America
The first time you hear "Santa Claus is Coming to Town," it probably registers as just another cheery holiday standard. But hiding within this seemingly simple song is a remarkable story of American transformation - musical, technological, and social. Each time artists reimagine ... Show More
33m 5s
Dec 2024
This Moment in Music History for 12-25-2024
On December 25, 1954, the iconic song "White Christmas" by Irving Berlin became the first single in history to reach 30 million sales. The song, originally recorded by Bing Crosby in 1942, quickly became a holiday classic and has been covered by numerous artists over the years.
C ... Show More
2m 14s
Jun 8
This Moment in Music History for 06-08-2025
On June 8, 1969, the legendary guitarist Brian Jones, one of the founding members of The Rolling Stones, was asked to leave the band due to his excessive drug use and increasingly erratic behavior. This event marked a significant turning point in the history of the band and rock ... Show More
2m 24s
Jan 2025
This Moment in Music History for 01-15-2025
On January 15th in music history, one significant event took place in 1994. On this day, the popular American singer-songwriter Harry Nilsson passed away at the age of 52 due to a heart attack in his home in Agoura Hills, California.
Harry Nilsson was known for his distinctive vo ... Show More
2m 1s
Apr 22
Guitars, lettuce, vibrations and stories: Catching up with Go-Jo
He’s full of all the good vibrations and is taking them to Basel. Go-Jo has been wowing Europe with his energy and talent (and looks, to be honest) ahead of Eurovision.
Australia’s new milkshake maker talked with Michael and Io about his life and how these stories have made Marty ... Show More
21s
Oct 2024
This Moment in Music History for 10-17-2024
On October 17th, 1991, Tennessee Ernie Ford, a celebrated American singer and television host, passed away at the age of 72. Ford was best known for his hit recording of "Sixteen Tons," a song about the hardships of coal mining, which topped the Billboard charts in 1955 and sold ... Show More
1m 39s
Nov 2024
This Moment in Music History for 11-03-2024
On November 3rd in music history, one significant event took place in 1956. On this day, the legendary Carl Perkins, known for his rockabilly style and hit song "Blue Suede Shoes," was involved in a serious car accident near Wilmington, Delaware. Perkins and his band were on thei ... Show More
1m 51s