Jay J. Madison's This Day in Rock 'n' Roll History

Jay J. Madison's This Day in Rock 'n' Roll History

Author: WZRX-FM (WZRX-FM) Language: English Episodes: 100
Tune in to Jay J. Madison's This Day in Rock 'n' Roll History for a daily dose of musical nostalgia, brought to you by the team at WZRX-FM. Rather than just listing dry facts, Jay digs into the stories behind the sounds, exploring the pivotal moments, surprising collaborations, and cultural shifts that defined generations. Each episode feels like a conversation with a deeply knowledgeable friend who has an endless archive of tapes and trivia at his fingertips. You'll hear about landmark album releases, infamous concert nights, and the personal anecdotes of artists that changed the trajectory of popular music. This podcast connects the dots across seven decades, showing how a single date can be linked to events that shaped rock's enduring legacy. It’s a consistent, engaging listen for anyone who wants to understand not just what happened, but why it mattered. The daily format offers a perfect bite-sized escape, turning a random Tuesday into a chance to rediscover the soundtrack of history.
Episodes
September 23rd [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04
When it seems like the night will last foreverAnd there's nothing left to do but count the yearsWhen the strings of my heart start to severAnd stones fall from my eyes instead of tearsI will walk alone by the black muddy…
September 22nd [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04
Joan Marie Larkin is born
September 21st [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:16
R.E.M. call it quits
September 20th [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02
Arlo Guthrie gives us the anti-war, Thanksgiving song we didn't know we needed.
September 16th [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09
I danced myself into the tombIs it strange to dance so soon?
September 15th [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:56
The world loses another Ramone
September 14th [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06
Fred Sonic Smith is born
September 13th [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12
September 12th [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12
A possum is born
September 9th [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06
You may say I'm a dreamerBut I'm not the only oneI hope someday you'll join usAnd the world will be as one