On July 9th, 1955, one of the most electrifying moments in early rock and roll history unfolded when a young truck driver from Memphis walked into the RCA Victor studios in New York City to record what would become his first national television appearance soundtrack. But let me back up and tell you about an even more significant event on this date.
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Yesterday
July 18: Elton John's Secret Duet and a Bluegrass Prodigy
On July 18, 1969, one of the strangest and most talked about moments in rock history quietly unfolded, though its aftermath would dominate headlines for years. That was the day after Mary Jo Kopechne died in the car driven by Senator Ted Kennedy at Chappaquiddick, and while that ... Show More
3m 44s
Jul 10
Telstar Satellite Inspires Iconic British Instrumental Hit
On July 10th, 1962, something extraordinary happened that would forever change the landscape of popular music and telecommunications. The Telstar satellite, launched just the day before, successfully relayed the first transatlantic television signal, and this technological marvel ... Show More
3m 24s
Jul 8
Beatles Transform Album Art with Sgt Pepper Release
On July 8th, 1967, something extraordinary happened in the world of popular music that would reshape how artists thought about album artwork forever. The Beatles released "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" in the United States, an album that had already been causing a sensat ... Show More
3m 30s
Oct 2023
The Beatles: 1. Rock n' Roll
Martin Freeman tells the story of the Fab Four’s rise, fall and rebirth - and how they changed the world along the way. In the space of just 8 years, their journey took them from the smoky clubs of Hamburg and Liverpool, to Abbey Road and unprecedented global fame. And when their ... Show More
28m 13s
Oct 2023
The Beatles: 1. Rock n' Roll
Martin Freeman tells the story of the Fab Four’s rise, fall and rebirth - and how they changed the world along the way. In the space of just 8 years, their journey took them from the smoky clubs of Hamburg and Liverpool, to Abbey Road and unprecedented global fame. And when their ... Show More
28m 13s
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
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
Dec 2022
152: Thriller 40 Roundtable
Michael Jackson’s album, Thriller, is undoubtedly one of the most iconic and important albums in music history. Released 40 years ago, on November 30, 1982, it changed the landscape of Continue Reading →
2h 29m
Dec 2023
The Rock And Roll Hall of Fame
The Rock And Roll Hall of Fame1988 was an unusual time: The biggest Beatle was George, rock stars were dealing with the unthinkable (their forties), people were paying attention to Mike Love, and the rebellion of rock & roll had been replaced by a gentlemen’s club. Live on tape f ... Show More
1h 7m