Category Archives: Music History

Today in music history, 1996: American punk rock band the Ramones performed their 2,263rd and final concert. It was recorded and released as the fourth and final live album We’re Outta Here. The concert also featured musicians of other rock … Continue reading →

Today in music history, 1957: American Bandstand debuts on ABC. Hosted by Dick Clark, teenagers danced to Top 40 radio hits on the show, and at least one musical guest lip-synced a recent single. American Bandstand ran for 37 years, … Continue reading →

Today in Music History, 1981: At 12:01 am, the best of television combined with the best of radio, MTV, Music Television, aired its maiden broadcast. The first words broadcasted were, “Ladies and gentlemen, Rock and roll.” Then played the all-too … Continue reading →

Today in music history, 1967: The Doors hit No. 1 on the charts with “Light My Fire.” Their first single, “Break On Through,” from their debut album didn’t quite break on through. It was “Light My Fire” that made them … Continue reading →

Today in music history, 1983: American singer Madonna releases her self-titled debut album. She quickly became a staple on dance and pop radio and MTV. Here is her first Billboard top-five hit, “Lucky Star.”

Today in Music History, 1788, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart completes his Symphony No. 40 in G minor. Mozart’s income was sliding, and he found himself in debt. A friend of his had just opened a new casino Vienna, and they planned … Continue reading →

Today in music history, 1977, Elvis Costello released his debut album, My Aim Is True. It is considered to be groundbreaking work in the punk genre even though Costello himself didn’t come from it. His attitude reflected punk, however. Enjoy … Continue reading →