Stevie Wonder Car Crash

Stevie Wonder Car Crash

Author: Rewind 92.1 (WXXM-FM) August 20, 2018 Duration: 5:17
In this week's episode Mike chronicles Stevie wonder’s near death car accident in 1973, the death of Rick James this week in 2004, and all the hits Jonathan W. Little was playing on our sister station Z104 this week back in 1980, and much much more!

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
Mike Foster Celebrates 16 Years on the Air in Madison [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:08
This week Mike chronicles Paul Simon going solo this week in 1972, Billy Idol’s motorcycle crash this week in 1990, the Beatles first arriving in America this week in 1964, and the top hits you were listening to on our s…
Top Hits on Z104 from 1984 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:31
This week Mike chronicles the theme from All in the Family nearly missing the top 40 this week in 1972, The BeeGees diving into the disco sound this week in 1975, the debut of 45s this week in 1949, and all the top songs…
This week in Madison Radio 1979 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:43
This week Mike chronicles what Madison was listening to on the radio in 1979, Tom Petty and Jeff Lynne receiving writing credit on Sam Smith's hit song "Stay with Me" this week in 2015, Prince’s US television debut on Am…
Did you know we use to be known as Fun Loving WYXE???? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:24
This week Mike chronicles what Jonathan Pocket was playing on this radio station back in 1974 when it was known as Fun Loving W-Y-X-E, The Beatles induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this week in 1988, and Flee…
What Madison was listening to this week in 1978 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:07
This week Mike chronicles Aretha Franklin becoming the first female artist to be inducted in to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame back in 1987, Prince’s first public concert in 1979, and the release of Bruce Springsteen’s d…
Mike Foster remembers former Z104 Morning Guy JD Barber [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:01
This week Mike chronicles the death of Dean Martin back in 1995, Shania Twain’s marriage to Mutt Lange in 1993, and Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen’s car crash that resulted in the lose of his left arm and thus creating o…
Remember former WIBA-FM Mid-Day personality Christa Lane???? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:54
This week Mike chronicles Joe Walsh officially joining The Eagles this week in 1975, The death of Motley Crue guitarist Nikki Sixx for two minutes back in 1987, and Elton John making his debut on the top 40 with his fist…
Happy Birthday to Legendary Madison DJ Jonathan W. Little!!!! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:27
This week Mike chronicles some of the biggest events in music history including Kiss guitarist Ace Frehly nearly being electrocuted while on stage back in 1973, Bob Dylan winning the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2016, a…
Remembering John Lennon [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:35
December 8th marks 37 years since the untimely passing of John Lennon and Mike takes through Lennon's life and the events leading up to his murder in 1980.