Listen to STEVE-FM weekday mornings at 6:35 for a look back in music history with Brandon Herman. Listen again at 12:35pm and 4:35pm, or relive other days in music history in the links below.
Herman’s Music Minute for June 6th
On this day in music history… In 1962, at EMI Studios in London, The Beatles had their first recording session. The quartet—then made up of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Pete Best—recorded “Love Me Do.”
Herman’s Music Minute for June 5th
On this day in music history… In 1964, The Rolling Stones played their first American concert at the Swing Auditorium in San Bernardino, California. They would perform 12 more shows over the following 15 days to complete
Herman’s Music Minute for June 4th
On this day in music history… In 1984, Bruce Springsteen released his seventh studio album, titled Born in the U.S.A. The album was a huge success, topping the U.S. chart for seven weeks and yielding seven top
Herman’s Music Minute for June 3rd
On this day in music history… In 1967, Aretha Franklin topped the U.S. singles chart for the first time with “Respect,” the second single from her I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You album.
Herman’s Music Minute for June 2nd
On this day in music history… In 1972, Pink Floyd released their seventh studio album, titled Obscured by Clouds. The album’s songs were written for the French film La Valée. Obscured by Clouds charted at No. 46
Herman’s Music Minute for May 30th
On this day in music history… In 1990, Midnight Oil performed an impromptu lunchtime set outside the Exxon building in New York, protesting the company’s handling of the Exxon Valdez oil spill that had occurred the previous
Herman’s Music Minute for May 29th
On this day in music history… In 1969, Crosby, Stills & Nash released their self-titled debut album. Each member of the trio had already seen success in other bands: David Crosby in The Byrds, Stephen Stills in
Herman’s Music Minute for May 28th
On this day in music history… –In 1971, Graham Nash released his debut solo album, titled Songs for Beginners. The album would peak at No. 15 on the albums chart, and Nash’s former CSNY bandmates all had
Herman’s Music Minute for May 27th
On this day in music history… –In 1977, Neil Young released his eighth studio album, titled American Stars ‘n Bars. Crazy Horse served as Young’s backing band once again—two of Young’s previous albums had also been recorded
Herman’s Music Minute for May 23rd
On this day in music history… –In 1987, The Doobie Brothers played the third of 12 reunion dates benefitting the Vietnam Veterans Aid Foundation. The show took place at the Hollywood Bowl, and it resulted in the