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 the iconic Sony Walkman and the unforgettable moment when Jim Morrison’s...
Jun 30, 2025•9 min
Join Marty Miller as we dive into an jam-packed week of music history from June 23rd to 27th! This episode takes a poignant look at the legacy of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, who tragically passed away in 2009 at just 50 years old. We’ll also explore the auction of a lock of David Bowie's hair that fetched an astounding $18,750! Discover the allure of Elvis Presley’s crypt, put up for auction in 2012, and relive Eric Clapton's charitable guitar auction that amassed £5 million for his rehab ...
Jun 23, 2025•9 min
Join Marty Miller as we take a trip through music history from June 16th to 20th! This week, we dive into the dramatic moment in 2016 when Meatloaf collapsed on stage, leaving fans in shock. We'll also explore David Bowie's creative genius with the release of "Ziggy Stardust" in 1972, and how his vision of an alien persona was influenced by his understanding of Japanese culture. We'll touch on essential milestones like the mass production of vinyl records and how John Lennon's handwritten lyrics...
Jun 16, 2025•7 min
Join Marty Miller as we zip through another week in music history, covering June 9th to 13th! Remember the buzz in 2006 about Led Zeppelin's secret rehearsals? Listen in on the actual rehearsal happening! Plus, we’ll chat about Paul McCartney’s "low-key" wedding in Ireland in 2002, and the wild punch-up between Liam Gallagher and Mick Hucknall in 1998. From The Beatles’ explosive arrival in Australia in 1964 to Dave Grohl’s shocking onstage accident in 2015, this episode is packed with unforgett...
Jun 09, 2025•8 min
Join Marty Miller as we journey through the week of June 2nd to June 6th in music history! We revisit Phil Lynott's unforgettable question about Irish heritage and the mad tale of Ray Davies making a transatlantic trip just to change one word in a song. We'll also dive into moments like Wings setting a record with a massive indoor concert, and Bill Wyman's controversial marriage. Plus, remember the talents of Billy Preston and the chaos of the Faces. All this, and more, in under 10 minutes!...
Jun 02, 2025•10 min
Join Marty Miller as we embark on another trip through time in This Week in Music History, exploring the week of May 26th to 30th! Discover the groundbreaking moment when the Rolling Stones topped the charts with the first number one featuring a sitar. We'll also delve into John and Yoko's iconic bed-in for peace that started on May 26th, and reminisce about the late Andy Fletcher of Depeche Mode, a true backbone of the band. Plus, witness the drama of Paula Yates in court over Michael Hutchence...
May 26, 2025•8 min
Quick, educational, entertaining, but mostly quick!! This is May 19th to 24th in Music History. Jerry Lee Lewis and his 14 year old bride feature. She was also his 3rd cousin. Hear from Patti Boyd about leaving George Harrison for Eric Clapton and loads more. All in less than 10 minutes.
May 19, 2025•9 min
Join Marty Miller for another episode of This Week in Music History, zooming through the week of May 12th to 16th! This time, we celebrate pivotal moments, starting with the iconic signing of the Sex Pistols by Richard Branson in 1977, which changed the game forever. We’ll also catch up with Bruce Springsteen’s candlelit wedding to Julianne Phillips in 1985. Plus, we’ll remember the legendary B.B. King, who left our world in 2015, and dive into wild stories like the Rolling Stones’ car chaos and...
May 12, 2025•7 min
Get ready for another time-traveling journey with Marty Miller in This Week in Music History, as we zip through the week of May 5th to 9th! In this episode, The Rolling Stones telling Donald Trump to stop playing their music during his campaign. We also look back to 1965 when Mick and Keith crafted the iconic riff for “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” in a Florida hotel room. Plus, hear about Bruce Springsteen’s long-awaited television debut on SNL and reminisce about the legacy of Little Richard,...
May 05, 2025•7 min
Ready for another blast of time travel? It's This Week In Music History with Marty Miller as we dive into the week of April 28th to May 2nd! This episode reveals some wild tales, including the time in 1982 when Led Zeppelin faced accusations of summoning Satan through their classic "Stairway to Heaven." Plus, hear about Bruce Springsteen's daring visit to Elvis Presley’s Graceland and the antics of Keith Moon, who famously blocked off a New York street to throw his hotel contents from the window...
Apr 28, 2025•8 min
Join Marty Miller as we blast off into another edition of This Week in Music History, taking a look at the happenings from April 21st to 25th! This week, we’ll explore the mysterious disappearance of The Clash's Joe Strummer, and the unexpected circumstances that led him to Paris. We also remember the iconic Prince, who was tragically found at Paisley Park in 2016. Plus, relive the unforgettable moment when Paul McCartney and John Lennon almost reunited for SNL in 1976. This Week in Music Histor...
Apr 21, 2025•10 min
Ready for another journey through music history with Marty Miller as we explore the week of April 14th to 18th! This episode pays tribute to punk legend Joey Ramone, who passed away in 2001, with memories from fans and friends. We also rewind to 1972 when David Bowie released “Starman,” changing the music landscape forever. From Kiss’s shocking reunion at the Grammys to Morrissey's curious stage exit at Coachella, Plus, we remember the influential Storm Thorgerson, the graphic designer and artis...
Apr 14, 2025•8 min
Buckle up for a ride through music history with Marty Miller in this week's episode! From psychedelic Rolls-Royce makeovers by John Lennon in 1967 to George Michael's unexpected arrest in 1998, we've got tales that span the decades. Celebrate Bruce Springsteen’s first full-scale tour outside of North America and the unforgettable moment Kurt Cobain was discovered in 1994. We'll highlight Nirvana's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Plus, Pink Floyd returns with new music in 2022, ref...
Apr 07, 2025•7 min
Dive into another episode of "This Week in Music History" with Marty Miller! In just under 10 minutes, we journey through iconic moments from March 31st to April 4th. Discover how Bob Dylan finally accepted his long-awaited Nobel Prize in Literature, and hear the story behind Phil Spector's lengthy production of The Beatles' "Let It Be." We also revisit Jimi Hendrix's legendary guitar stunt, Marvin Gaye’s tragic fate, and the unfortunate passing of Lynyrd Skynyrd's original drummer, Bob Burns. P...
Mar 31, 2025•8 min
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 and Yoko Ono’s iconic bed-in for peace. We also reflect on the untimely loss of talent like Taylor Hawkins and Paul Hester, reminding us of the ...
Mar 24, 2025•7 min
March 17th to 21st in Music History sounds like this. Back in 1967 the first woman to appear on a Beatles record makes her mark. Disaster and horror for Ozzy Osbourne this week in 1982 And we didn’t know it at the time, this week aylor Hawkins would play his last ever show with Foo Fighters.. or anyone for that matter.
Mar 17, 2025•8 min
Hello there and welcome to another week in Music History. Another chance to "time travel" the decades of March 10th to 14th The week Sex Pistols continued the give 2 fingers to the establishment, Rod Stewart couldn't get his Ferrari down what and the week Paul McCartney hitched Linda. With a quick lunch and back to the studio! Thanks for listening
Mar 10, 2025•9 min
Hello there. Fancy bashing through a week of Music History in jig time!?? You're at the right place. Here we 'time travel' March 3rd to 7th in less than 10 minutes. Visiting history making events with Led Zeppelin and John Lennon. There's breakups, scandal and more...
Mar 03, 2025•8 min
Hi there. New Podcast Alert! Looking at Feb 24th to 28th in Music History. Trouble in 2016 for Dolores O Riordan, same deal for Keith Richards in 1977 - Trouble and in 2015, a bargain related to Paul McCartney. Listen to the week in Music History, the podcast now.
Feb 24, 2025•8 min
This week in Music History, Freddie Mercury's final stage appearance, he doesn't say much. Ozzy back at The Alamo after paying his disrepect's in 1982 and The Beatles reinventing themselves in 1967. Hear about these stories and much more too, this week in Music History. Feb 17th to 21st
Feb 17, 2025•7 min
Hello there. This week looking at the week of Febuary 10th to 14th in Music History. The true cost of marriage as one Beatle pays out this week in 2008. We drop in on 1977 and sounding great, introducing The Police and their first single. And in 1973, confusion and worry at a David Bowie gig in Radio City NY
Feb 10, 2025•8 min
This was the week the music died. Back in 1959. Buddy Holly was gone. (Sidenote Buddy, BTW was one of the reasons that John Lennon wore his glasses in public) Sticking in the 50’s for the news report alone, Rock'N'Roll was visiting the UK and it was a big deal! And in 2011 this week it was goodbye to an Irish guitar hero. Find out how this week shapes up in Music History now.
Feb 03, 2025•9 min
This week in Music History, the very beginning of the end for Michael Jackson, even if it was 1984, Stevie Nicks tells it like it was and in 1969 The Beatles bring London to a standstill, meet the copper sent to quieten them down! Time travel through a week in music history in less than 10 minutes. Thanks for listening.
Jan 27, 2025•7 min
Time travelling through the week of January 20th to 24th, the week we said goodbye to Meatloaf, Lisa Marie Presley and a few more, like Allen Collins from Lynyrd Skynrd and Jimmy Bain. Jimmy died performing with Def Leppard. Hear the week here and now, in less than 10 minutes.
Jan 20, 2025•9 min
Looking at the week Phil Spector checked out, it was a goodbye too, to Limericks Dolores O Riordan and the inspiration for a big song was printed this week in 1967. Let's time travel the week of Jan 13th to 17th in less than 10 minutes.
Jan 13, 2025•8 min
Hello! This week it's Dec 16th to 20th in music history. The week, the inspiration for part of a huge Beatles track appeared in the paper, 1982 had a rotten Christmas Number 1 and a disappearance in 1995 for Manic Street Preachers. Hear about all that and more in less than 10 minutes with Marty Miller's Music History.
Dec 16, 2024•8 min
This week looking at the December 9th to 13th, When in 1988 the best song to what topped a poll! Bob Dylan in 2016 is honoured beyond his wildest dreams. And Happy Mondays were in court because of a contract that "done nuts in"!
Dec 09, 2024•8 min
Hello there. Thanks for checking out the podcast. This is a week of Music History in less than 10 minutes. Looking at December 2nd to 6th when in 1978 Elton John rats out Rod Stewart - with friends like that! Pigs fly for real. Well A pig. Belonging to Pink Floyd in 1976 And who was gone at just age 52 in 1988 this week...
Dec 02, 2024•10 min
After 6 mins* together Jack Bruce, Ginger Baker and Eric Clapton as Cream called it a day this week in 1968. *2 years Freddie got his own statue in Montreux 5 years after his death And Kurt Cobain does his best Morrissey on Top Of The Pops in 1991
Nov 25, 2024•9 min
The week in 1997 INXS front man Michael Hutchence was found dead in Sydney In 1990, Bill Wyman's marriage was over... to the girl he met when she was 13. So wrong And in 2012, the courts were investigating the death of the former ELO cellist Mike Edwards. What a freak accident that was.
Nov 18, 2024•8 min
