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 July 30th
On this day in music history… In 2003, the Molson Canadian Rocks for Toronto benefit concert took place at Downsview Park in Toronto. Toronto had suffered a series of SARS outbreaks earlier that year, which negatively
Herman’s Music Minute for July 29th
On this day in music history… In 1978, Grease: The Original Soundtrack from the Motion Picture topped the albums chart. It went on to spend seven weeks at number 1 in the U.S. The album was
Herman’s Music Minute for July 28th
On this day in music history… In 1979, “I Don’t Like Mondays” by The Boomtown Rats hit number 1 on the U.K. singles chart. It was the first single from the Rats’ The Fine Art of Surfacing
Herman’s Music Minute for July 25th
On this day in music history… In 1980, AC/DC made an explosive comeback, releasing their Back in Black album. It was the group’s first album with lead vocalist Brian Johnson. The band’s former frontman Bon Scott had
Herman’s Music Minute for July 24th
On this day in music history… In 1978, the Michael Schultz film Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band was released. The cast was loaded with musical stars, including Peter Frampton, Alice Cooper, Billy Preston, The Bee Gees,
Herman’s Music Minute for July 23rd
On this day in music history… In 1982, the Colin Higgins film The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas hit theaters. The movie featured Dolly Parton in her second starring role on the big screen, and starring
Herman’s Music Minute for July 22nd
On this day in music history… In 1968, Mike Bloomfield, Al Kooper, and Stephen Stills released their Super Session album. The three musicians were already known for their work in multiple notable groups. Kooper had been
Herman’s Music Minute for July 21st
On this day in music history… In 1973, “Bad, Bad Leroy Brown” by Jim Croce hit number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was the second single from Croce’s Life and Times album, which was
Herman’s Music Minute for July 18th
On this day in music history… In 2008, Billy Joel played the last concert at Shea Stadium before its demolition the following year. Dubbed “The Last Play at Shea,” Joel played two dates—July 16 and 18—and he
Herman’s Music Minute for July 17th
On this day in music history… In 1967, The Jimi Hendrix Experience played their last concert opening for The Monkees. Despite The Monkees being fans of Hendrix, Monkees fans weren’t very interested in The Jimi Hendrix Experience.