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 January 15th
On this day in music history… In 1977, the Eagles took the top spot on the albums chart for the third time in their career with Hotel California. The album yielded three hit singles: “New Kid
Herman’s Music Minute for January 14th
On this day in music history… In 1966, David Bowie released his “Can’t Help Thinking About Me” single. Bowie was backed by The Lower Third on the record. This was his first release as “David Bowie;”
Herman’s Music Minute for January 13th
On this day in music history… In 1968, Johnny Cash performed two concerts at Folsom State Prison in Folsom, California. The first performance took place at 9:40 a.m., and the second followed at 12:40 p.m. The
Herman’s Music Minute for January 12th
On this day in music history… In 1969, Led Zeppelin released their self-titled debut album in the U.S. Despite numerous negative reviews, the album was a commercial success, charting at number 10 on the U.S. albums chart.
Herman’s Music Minute for January 9th
On this day in music history… In 1963, drummer Charlie Watts joined The Rolling Stones. Three days later, Watts played his first show with the Stones at the Ealing Club in West London, England. Watts drummed
Herman’s Music Minute for January 8th
On this day in music history… In 1980, Prince made his national television debut on NBC. On The Midnight Special, he performed “I Wanna Be Your Lover” and “Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad?,” the
Herman’s Music Minute for January 7th
On this day in music history… In 1980, Led Zeppelin’s In Through the Out Door album was certified Platinum by the RIAA. In Through the Out Door was the band’s eighth studio album, and it was
Herman’s Music Minute for January 6th
On this day in music history… In 1957, Elvis Presley appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show for the third and final time. Presley was only filmed from the waist up this time; his body movements on The
Herman’s Music Minute for January 5th
On this day in music history… In 1973, Bruce Springsteen released his debut album, Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J. The title referenced the 24-year-old Springsteen’s neck of the woods, as he’d grown up near Asbury Park and
Herman’s Music Minute for January 2nd
On this day in music history… In 1971, George Harrison topped the U.S. albums chart with All Things Must Pass, his third solo album. It would stay at number 1 for seven weeks. The album also