The Music History Podcast
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The Music History Podcast
Welcome to the Music History Podcast! Have you ever wondered what a certain song is really about? Did Robert Johnson really sell his soul to the devil? Why did the Beatles really break up? This podcast explores the songs and stories that have shaped American music since the early 20th century. Each...
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6 epizodEpisode 3 - The Birthplace Of Country Music
On episode 3 of season one we take a trip to the Blue Ridge Mountains and look at the early days of country music, which was created by the poor worki...
Episode 6 - The Legacy Of Punk Rock
Did punk rock ever accomplish anything? Did it sell out to commercial interests? Or is the legacy of punk rock now so cemented in our culture that we...
Episode 5 - How Gospel Influenced Modern Music
Gospel music is often listed as a great influence on the development of R&B and rock and roll. I've always been skeptical of this claim, feeling it im...
Episode 4 - Motown Records: Hitsville USA
This episode is all about some of the greatest pop music ever made, by Motown Records and Barry Gordy. Famous author Peter Benjaminson, who has publis...
Episode 2 - The Early Female Rock Pioneers
Episode 2 looks at the women who helped shape the early days of rock and roll, and how many of them were pushed into the background while their white...
Episode 1 - Did Robert Johnson Sell His Soul To The Devil?
The premier podcast of season one deals with the legend that blues musician Robert Johnson sold his soul to the devil to become a great guitar player....