Paul meets John

Paul meets John

Author: Rewind 92.1 (WXXM-FM) July 9, 2018 Duration: 5:12
This week Mike chronicles the death of Jim Morrison, Paul McCartney and John Lennon meeting for the first time, and all the hits Matt "Mad Dog" Hudson was playing on our sister station Z104 this week in 1985

Every seven days, This Week in Music History w/Mike Foster opens up the archive, dusting off the stories behind the songs and artists that defined specific moments in time. Hosted by Rewind 92.1's Mike Foster, this isn't just a dry recitation of dates and chart positions. Instead, each episode feels like a conversation about a shared cultural memory, whether it's the unexpected debut of a legendary band, a scandal that rocked the industry, or a forgotten album that quietly changed a genre. You'll hear the music itself woven into the narrative, providing the essential soundtrack to the tales being told. The charm of this podcast lies in its specific focus-what was happening this very week, decades ago-which often leads to surprising connections and a fresh appreciation for how musical landscapes shift. Tune in for a consistently engaging blend of audio clips, insightful commentary, and Foster's genuine enthusiasm for the subject, all delivered with the warmth of a classic radio show. It’s a regular dose of context for the tunes you love, revealing the often messy, brilliant, and human stories behind the recordings.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 51

This Week in Music History w/Mike Foster
Podcast Episodes
The Top Hits of 1987 as you heard them on Z104! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:34
This week Mike takes you through the historical events that happened this week in the world of music including what Madison was listening to on Z104 with host Curt Johnson this week in 1987, the debut of “The Monkees” TV…
What was Madison Listening to in 1980? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:52
Mike Foster is back for another edition of This Week in Music History to chronicle what Jerry Jenson was playing on Z104 in 1980, What Johnathan Pocket had for Madison on Fun Loving WYXE in 1974, Elton John's emotional t…
Do you remember Fun Loving WYXE and Scott Summers?!?!?!? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:58
This week Mike recalls when this very station was known as fun loving WYXE and legendary DJ Scott Summers was on the Madison air waves, What the morning show was on Z104 from 1980 though 1990, and all the anniversaries a…
What was Madison Listening to this week in 1983? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:01
Join Mike as re-counts the top songs that you may have been listening to on our sister station Z104 in 1983, The 27th Anniversary of Stevie Ray Vaughn's passing at Alpine Valley right here in Wisconsin, and much much mor…
The Night Elvis came to Madison! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:52
This week marks the 40th anniversary of the passing of Elvis Presley. Mike Foster recounts the life of The King and tells the story of Elvis breaking up a fight on Madison's east side on June 24th 1977 when he was in the…