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 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:40
Yellow Submarine, the motion picture, came out this week. A Beatles movie, animated without.... what? Plus Police Drummer Stewart Copeland arrived in the world, yes he did break one of Sting's ribs. What else happened be…
Marty Miller’s This Week In Music History - July 8th [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:35
Busy week this one. Jimi Hendrix fired after 6 shows opening for who in 1967 Who is Gail Renard? And how did John Lennon make her a fortune? He did in 2008 And a 6 million dollar will. Decided on papers found IN a sofa.…
Marty Miller’s This Week in Music History [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:33
Hello there. Busy week this one. July 1st to 5th. Johnny Cash plays live for the last time ever in 2003. In 1991 Axl Rose is an arse, you get to hear it first hand! And famous faces come to Dublin for a hitching! Let's t…
Marty Miller’s This Week In Music History [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:17
What a week, Elvis memorabilia of the highest order for sale in 2012 In 2016 David Bowie's hair is for sale – Talk about paying for haircut!! And Freddie gets with Roger and Brian in 1970. This is June 24th to 28th In Mu…
Marty Miller’s This Week In Music History [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:04
The week in 1948 Vinyl became THE thing as mass production kicked off – Know the science? Prince in 1990 was on the move and came to Cork for a "funky grooooove" And David Bowie dips his toe in leaving planet Earth. And…
Marty Miller’s This Week In Music History Podcast [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:33
Hi there This week Paul McCartney gets hitched. Again. This one was in Ireland! Speaking of Paul. The Beatles headed down under in 1964 and in 1987 a photo shoot with no Photoshop! Check out this week in Music History he…
Marty Miller’s This Week In Music History [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:42
It’s a week of goodbyes I’m afraid. This week in 97 we lost Faces man Ronnie Lane at age 51. 2002 it was the turn of Dee Dee Ramone And Beatles buddy Billy Preston was gone this week in 2006. In good news Def Leppard got…
Marty Miller’s This Week In Music History - May 27th [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:37
Hello there. Let's go time travel again. Looking at the week of May 27th to 31st featuring David Bowie, Michael Hutchence, The Beach Boys and the Stones. All up to stuff, this week, years gone by. Thanks for listening. M…
Marty Miller’s This Week In Music History - May 20th [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:51
Hello there. Looking and hammering through the week of May 20th to 24th in less than 10 minutes. A smashed Kurt Cobain guitar sells big in 2023. David Bowie in '83 was Number 1. And in 2006 rock royalty get prize from an…
Marty Miller’s This Week In Music History  - May 13th [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:20
This week we're time traveling through May 13th to 17th in Music History. George Michael was in trouble in LA. Poor Johnny Cash said good bye to the love of his life and parting is such sweet sorrow, as Paul McCartney pa…