On September 11th in music history, one significant event occurred in 1987 when the iconic rock band Pink Floyd released their thirteenth studio album, "A Momentary Lapse of Reason." This album marked a crucial turning point for the band, as it was their first release following the departure of longtime bassist and primary songwriter Roger Waters.
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Today
Cleveland's 1995 Rock Hall Opening: Rock and Roll's Family Reunion
On September 2nd, 1995, the city of Cleveland, Ohio, transformed into the epicenter of the rock and roll universe as the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum officially threw open its doors. This wasn't just a ribbon-cutting ceremony with polite applause and finger sandwiches. O ... Show More
4m 10s
Yesterday
Gloria Estefan: The Voice That Conga'd Into History
Well, get ready to salsa into the history books, because September 1st marks the birthday of one of the most electrifying voices to ever cross over from Latin music into mainstream American pop: Gloria Estefan, born on this day in 1957 in Havana, Cuba. Gloria's family fled Cuba f ... Show More
3m 34s
Aug 31
Hendrix's Last Blaze: Isle of Wight, One Final Performance
On August 31st in music history, we land in the misty early hours of 1970 on the Isle of Wight, off the southern coast of England, where Jimi Hendrix took the stage for what would become one of the most poignant performances of his career. The Isle of Wight Festival that year had ... Show More
3m 41s
Nov 2022
Pink Floyd: The Dark Side of the Moon
<p>For the 100th episode of Strong Songs, Kirk takes a deep dive into one of the most famous concept albums ever recorded. </p><p>Pink Floyd's "The Dark Side of the Moon" is an instantly recognizable, widely discussed album, played and replayed to the point that it's easy to forg ... Show More
1 h
Sep 2019
Music: Syd Barrett, Pink Floyd
Syd Barrett's creative vision propelled Pink Floyd from the underground into the mainstream. But the demands of fame quickly became too much. Eventually, he was cast out of the band he helped create, and sadly didn't get the help he needed until late in life. Learn more about you ... Show More
50m 34s
Oct 2023
The Beatles: 4. Revolution
When tragedy strikes at the end of 1967, the Beatles are faced with an uncertain future. In the months and years to come, cracks begin to show in the foundations of the world’s most powerful musical unit. As each member matured and developed as artists, the end became inevitable. ... Show More
28m 18s