This Moment in Music History for 01-27-2025

# January 28, 1986: The Day "We Are the World" Won Big at the American Music AwardsForty years ago today, one of the most ambitious charitable musical projects in history took center stage at the 13th Annual American Music Awards. "We Are the World," the superstar-studded anthem ...  Show more

# January 27, 1984: Michael Jackson's Hair Catches Fire During Pepsi Commercial FilmingOn January 27, 1984, one of the most shocking and consequential accidents in pop music history occurred at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. Michael Jackson, at the absolute peak of his "Th ...  Show more

Billie Eilish, the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, has just released her highly-anticipated third studio album titled 'Hit Me Hard and Soft'. The album, which has been eagerly awaited by fans worldwide, was released in its entirety without any prior singles, a decision Eilish m ...  Show more

Every once in a while, something extraordinary happens in rock’n’roll…I hate the use of the cliché of “a perfect storm,” but that’s precisely what I’m talking about…a bunch of things involving culture, politics, demographics, economics and technology all collide and mix in just t ...  Show more

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

Rapper, writer, and thought leader Akala joins us on Quartertones live at Sole DXB to talk about his early career steps in London, the city's unique blends due to its history, and his drive to connect with diverse audiences. He shares insights into the impact of colonialism an ...