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 March 2nd
On this day in music history… In 1986, ZZ Top performed for a crowd of about 10,200 people at SIU Arena in Carbondale, Illinois. The band opened the show with “Got Me Under Pressure” and proceeded to
Herman’s Music Minute for February 27th
On this day in music history… In 1976, Bachman-Turner Overdrive performed for a crowd of about 5,600 people at SIU Arena in Carbondale, Illinois. At the time of the concert, BTO’s Head On album was charting at
Herman’s Music Minute for February 26th
On this day in music history… In 1997, The Beatles won the Grammy Awards for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal and Best Music Video, Short Form for “Free as a Bird.” The
Herman’s Music Minute for February 25th
On this day in music history… In 1984, Van Halen topped the singles chart with “Jump,” the lead single from their 1984 album. It ended up being the highest-charting single of Van Halen’s career. In
Herman’s Music Minute for February 24th
On this day in music history… In 1975, Led Zeppelin released their sixth studio album, Physical Graffiti. Produced by the band’s own Jimmy Page, the album was Led Zeppelin’s first to be released on their own Swan
Herman’s Music Minute for February 23rd
On this day in music history… In 1979, Dire Straits kicked off their first North American tour at the Paradise Theater in Boston. Throughout the tour, the band often played two shows per day. In
Herman’s Music Minute for February 20th
On this day in music history… In 2003, Jack Russell’s Great White was playing a show at The Station, a nightclub in West Warwick, Rhode Island. During the opening song, the band’s tour manager set off
Herman’s Music Minute for February 19th
On this day in music history… In 1977, Manfred Mann’s Earth Band topped the singles chart with “Blinded by the Light,” the lead single from their Roaring Silence album. The song was written by Bruce Springsteen,
Herman’s Music Minute for February 18th
On this day in music history… In 1974, Kiss released their self-titled debut album on the Casablanca label. The album went on to peak at number 87 on the chart. Casablanca president Neil Bogart was a
Herman’s Music Minute for February 17th
On this day in music history… In 1978, Kate Bush released her debut album, The Kick Inside. Bush was just 19 years old at the time. The album, which featured appearances by David Gilmour of Pink Floyd