Marty Miller’s Music History - Jan 12th

Marty Miller’s Music History - Jan 12th

Author: Radio Nova January 12, 2026 Duration: 6:35
Join Marty Miller on another quick journey through music history, this week covering events from January 12th to 16th! We'll explore the moment Freddie Mercury’s Rolls-Royce, beloved by the Queen frontman, sold at auction. Discover the story behind EMI's tough stance on the Sex Pistols in 1977 and the controversy that surrounded their groundbreaking album "Nevermind the Bollocks." We'll dive into legendary performances, including Johnny Cash's unforgettable live album recording at Folsom Prison and the Rolling Stones' cheeky adjustment of lyrics on The Ed Sullivan Show. Plus, Joe Strummer of The Clash has a city square in Spain is named after him. It's this week in music history - in less than 10 minutes!

Each week on This Week In Music History Podcast With Marty Miller, Marty Miller digs into the archives to uncover the stories behind the songs. From Radio Nova, this podcast isn't just a list of dates and names; it's a chance to rediscover the moments that shaped the soundtracks of our lives. You'll hear about landmark album releases, unexpected chart battles, and the behind-the-scenes dramas that unfolded during this very week, years or even decades ago. Marty's delivery feels like a chat with a knowledgeable friend who's just as passionate about the music as you are, weaving together context, trivia, and of course, plenty of the classic tracks themselves. It's a regular dose of musical time travel that reminds you why these songs have endured. Tune in for a fresh slice of nostalgia and a deeper appreciation for the artists and events that made history. Whether you lived through these eras or are just curious about them, this podcast offers a compelling and entertaining look back, one week at a time.
Author: Language: en-ie Episodes: 100

This Week In Music History Podcast With Marty Miller
Podcast Episodes
Marty Miller’s This Week In Music History - May 6th [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:26
Hello there. This time we're taking a look at the week of May 6th to 10th. One of the tunes that’s a staple of the Rolling Stones setlist came to life this week in 1965 Bono and Edge as the bombs fall appear in Kyiv in 2…
Marty Miller’s This Week In Music History - April 29th [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:32
Hello there. Thanks for taking a listen. The week in Music History, Bruce Springsteen broke into Graceland to meet Elvis back in 1976 Keith Moon, same year of '76 went a bit nuts but had to play for the pleasure and this…
Marty Miller’s This Week In Music History - April 22nd [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:09
Ready for some time travel? This week sort of had Beatles For Sale in 1976, in 1990, the guitar Jimi Hendrix played at Woodstock earned a few quid and no matter who sings Happy Birthday, it can still sound ropey! Looking…
Marty Miller’s This Week In Music History - April 15th [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:45
Hello there. The week on the podcast we talk about the time Pink Floyd set a fella on fire. In the name of art. In 2021, The Simpsons took on Morrissey. Morrissey wasn’t happy And 2Pac tried to shock the people in 1996 w…
Marty Miller’s This Week In Music History - April 8th [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:32
Welcome to this week in Music History - Looking at April 8th to 12th This week in 1967 John Lennon got the car spruced up! David Bowie in 1983 was being the best he could be and downloading music via your computer for fr…
Marty Miller’s This Week In Music History - April 1st [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:22
Hello there This week in Music History, looking at April 1st to 5th. The Beatles get bored in studio waiting for Phil Spector to do his Job. Doors get cancelled because of their front man Jim Morrison and Marvin Gaye, sh…
Marty Miller’s This Week In Music History - March 25th [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:17
Hello there. Busy week to get through. 2 years gone already this week. Taylor Hawkins of Foo Fighters In 1985 Stevie Wonder got 'radio' in South Africa really fired up and pissed! And in 1987, U2 were getting grief from…
Marty Miller’s This Week In Music History - March 18th [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:11
This week is tough sad one. Looking at March 18th to 22nd, when David Bowie was busted and arrested in 1976. Pure tragedy for Eric Clapton in 1991, living nightmare stuff. And a good bye to guitarist Randy Rhodes again,…
Marty Miller’s This Week In Music History - March 11th [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:28
Hi there Thanks for popping in! Lots to get through in a very quick amount of time, talking March 11th to 15th, when in 1969 Linda McCartney was feeling "terribly happy". In 2006 Sex Pistols stick it to the man And Rob S…

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