Jay J. Madison's This Day in Rock 'n' Roll History
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
November 18th
Kirk Hammett is born
November 17th
Jeff Buckley is born Scottie Moorhead
November 16th
Hey! Teacher! Leave them kids alone
November 15th
Say a word for Jimmy BrownHe ain't got nothing at all
November 11th
Alice unleashes an assault of anthemic, eighteen year old, angst.
November 10th
Elton John tops the chart
November 9th
John Lennon is on the cover of Rolling Stone
November 8th
The world gets their first listen to "Stairway to Heaven"
November 7th
Leonard Cohen dies