On October 18th, 1968, the Beatles gathered at Abbey Road Studios and found themselves under a very different kind of spotlight than usual, because London police conducted a drug raid on John Lennon and Yoko Ono's flat on this day, leading to Lennon's arrest for cannabis possession. While that event looms large in Beatles lore, October 18th also marks someth ... Show More
Yesterday
Talking Book at 50: Stevie Wonder's Creative Awakening
October 17th holds a sweet spot in music history thanks to Stevie Wonder, who on this day in 1972 released the album Talking Book, a record that basically rewired what pop and soul music could sound like. Stevie was only twenty two years old, already a veteran performer who had g ... Show More
2m 46s
Oct 16
October 16th in Music History: Hits, Capes and Controversy
On October 16th, 1964, London's Royal Albert Hall and clubs across the city were buzzing as the British blues and rock scene kept cooking, but if we zoom in on this exact date in music history, one of the juiciest stories lands in 1979, when the Buggles were riding high in the UK ... Show More
3m 14s
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