This Moment in Music History for 12-25-2024

# January 30, 1969: The Beatles' Legendary Rooftop ConcertOn January 30, 1969, The Beatles staged what would become one of the most iconic and unexpected performances in rock history—a surprise lunchtime concert on the rooftop of their Apple Corps headquarters at 3 Savile Row in ...  Show more

# January 29, 1991: The Day Phil Collins Conquered Both Sides of the Atlantic (Literally)On January 29, 1991, Phil Collins achieved something so audaciously rock-and-roll that it seems almost impossible in the pre-internet age: he performed at two separate concerts on two differe ...  Show more

“Wind Of Change” by Scorpions has the rare distinction of being a history lesson within a huge rock ballad, released after the Berlin Wall came crashing down in 1989 in the band’s native Germany. In the years since, it has become a unifying theme song for the circumstances aro ...

Advances in musical notation allowed the first English folk songs to be preserved in writing in the early 1200s. These songs include “Mirie It Is While Sumer Ilast” and “Sumer Is Icumen In.” In this episode, we explore the Greek contribution to music, and trace those developments ...  Show more

In the 1990s four Canadian women dominated the charts, each with their own style and type of music. On this episode of History of the 90s we continue looking back at the era as we dig into the musical journeys of Sarah McLachlan and Alanis Morisette. Guest Info: Andrea Warner, au ...  Show more

Bad Bunny, the illustrious Puerto Rican artist known for his influence on the Latin trap and reggaeton genres, recently captivated audiences with his performance on "Saturday Night Live's" 50th anniversary celebration. During this special event, Bad Bunny showcased two tracks fro ...  Show more