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 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.
Herman’s Music Minute for July 16th
On this day in music history… In 1996, Styx drummer John Panozzo passed away. Panozzo suffered a gastrointestinal hemorrhage in addition to having cirrhosis of the liver after years of heavy drinking. It was in 1961 that
Herman’s Music Minute for July 15th
On this day in music history… In 1972, Elton John went to number 1 on the U.S. albums chart for the first time with Honky Château, which had been released a couple months earlier. John’s three previous
Herman’s Music Minute for July 14th
On this day in music history… In 1979, “Bad Girls” by Donna Summer hit number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, and it would stay in that position for five weeks. At that point, Summer’s only other
Herman’s Music Minute for July 11th
On this day in music history… In 1970, “Mama Told Me (Not to Come)” by Three Dog Night hit number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song featured Cory Wells on lead vocals, and it was
Herman’s Music Minute for July 10th
On this day in music history… In 1976, “Afternoon Delight” by Starland Vocal Band topped Billboard Hot 100. It stayed at number 1 for two weeks. The song came from the group’s self-titled debut album, which peaked
Herman’s Music Minute for July 9th
On this day in music history… In 1988, Cheap Trick topped the singles chart with “The Flame,” which was the lead single from their Lap of Luxury album. It was the band’s first number 1 hit, and
Herman’s Music Minute for July 8th
On this day in music history… In 1967, The Monkees performed at the Jacksonville Coliseum in Jacksonville, Florida on their North American tour. At this show, The Monkees welcomed a new opening act: The Jimi Hendrix Experience.
Herman’s Music Minute for July 7th
On this day in music history… In 1977, Styx released their seventh studio album, purposely doing so on 7-7-77. Titled The Grand Illusion, the album did one better than the seventh spot on the chart, peaking at