This Week in Music History w/Mike Foster: Recent Episodes
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In this week's episode Mike chronicles the death of Elvis Presley this week in 1977, the Woodstock Music Festival happening this week in 1969, and all the hits our sister station Z104 was playing this week back in 1977, and much much more!
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!
In this week's episode Mike chronicles The launch of MTV this week in 1981, The death of legendary record producer Sam Phillips, all the hits Dave Anthony had on our sister station Z104 this week back in 1987, and much much more!
In this week's episode Mike chronicles Bob Dylan going electric this week in 1965, the break-up of Ike and Tina Turner’s marriage this week in 1976, and all the hits you heard Buddy Albert playing on our sister station Z-104 this week in 1988.
In this week's episode Mike chronicles the marriage of Bobby Brown and Whitney Houston this week in 1992, Def Leppard’s first performance this week back in 1978, and the death of Harry Chapin this week in 1981.
In this week's episode Mike dives into the first rock and roll song hitting #1 on the billboard charts in 1955, the Live AID Concerts happening this week in 1985, and all the hits you would have heard JD Barber playing on our sister station Z104 this week in 1983
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
The re-counts the 9th anniversary of the passing of Michael Jackson, the top songs on Fun Loving WYXE this week in 1972, plus much more!
Mike recaps the concerts he has attended this week in Music History, The Top Songs on Z104 this week in 1979, plus much more!!
This week Mike chronicles the breakup of The Go-Go’s this week in 1985, Led Zeppelin showing up at a Elivs Concert this week in 1974, and all the hits you heard Dr. Jonathan W. Little playing on our sister station Z104 this week in 1987.
This week Mike chronicles Bruce Springsteen auditioning for CBS Records this week in 1972, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards creating the opening riff for their first #1 single “I can’t get no satisfaction” this week in 1965, and all the songs you heard Scott Summers playing on this very station in 1974 when we were known as Fun Lovin WYXE!!
This week Mike chronicles Ringo Starr’s marriage to Barbara Bach this week in 1981, Paul McCartney and John Lennon almost reuniting on Saturday Night Live this week in 1976, and all the hits you heard on our sister station Z104 this week in 1978.
This week Mike chronicles Brian Johnson becoming the lead singer of AC/DC this week in 1980, Michael Jackson undergoing emergency surgery after being injured shooting a Pepsi commercial in 1984, The top 5 country songs you heard on The Big 1070 this week in 1980, and all of the songs Matt Hudson was playing on our sister station Z104 this week in 1989.
This week Mike chronicles Wham! Becoming the first Western pop group to perform in China, The Beatles holding the top 5 spots on the Billboard Hot 100 chart this week in 1964, Nirvana coming to Smart Studios in Madison to work on demo tapes for their upcoming album, and all of the songs you heard on Z104 this week in 1976.
This week Mike chronicles Billy Joel’s song “Piano Man” being selected by the Library of congress for preservation on the national recording registry in 2016, Madonna’s fateful appearance on David Letterman this week in 1994, Genesis’ first North American tour featuring new lead singer Phil Collins, and all of the songs you heard Tom Lockwood playing on Z104 this week in 1988.
This week Mike chronicles the marriage of John Lennon and Yoko Ono this week in 1969, the 25th anniversary of MoTown Records this week in 1983, and all the hits you heard Jeff Tyler playing on our sister station Z104 this week back in 1985.
This week Mike chronicles our history as Fun Loving WYXE back in 1973, the formation of Bon Jovi this week in 1983, Paul McCartney’s marriage to Linda Eastman this week in 1969, and all the hits you heard Buddy Albert playing on our sister station Z104 this week back in 1981
This week Mike chronicles Elvis’ US television debut this week in 1955, the opening of “Coal Miners Daughter” the biography of Loretta Lynn in theaters this week in 1980, and all the hits you heard on our sister station Z104 this week back in 1975
This week Mike chronicles the breaking up of Wham! this week in 1986, Michael Jackson dominating the Grammy Awards this week in 1984, and the hits you were listening to this week in 1987 on Z104 and 1982 on The Big 1070.
This week Mike chronicles Ozzy Osbourne urinating on the Alamo this week in 1982, the marriage of Curt Cobaine and Courtney Love, and the songs you were listening to on Z104 this week in 1986.
. This week Mike chronicles Frank Sinatra launching his own record label this week in 1961, Wayne’s World opening in theatres this week in 1992, Cher launching her own variety show this week in 1975, and the songs you were listening to on Z104 this week in 1974.
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 sister station Z104 this week in 1982 with Dr. Jonathan W. Little.
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 you heard this week in 1984 on our sister station Z104.
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 American Bandstand this week in 1980, and the recording of the song “We Are The World” this week in 1985
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 Fleetwood Mac reuniting for the first time since 1982 to perform at the Inaugural Gala in 1993 for President Bill Clinton
This week Mike chronicles Rush becoming Canadian musical ambassadors by the Canadian Government, Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts joining the group in 1963, and Van Morrison no showing the 1993 Rock and Roll fame induction ceremony, the first living member to. Also the ever popular birthday's segment!!
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 debut album “Greetings from Asberry Park, New Jersey” back in 1973.
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 one of the most innovative drumming styles in music history.
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 hit “Your Song” this week in 1970
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, and the first Beatles song was broadcast on American radio this week in 1963 .
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.
Mike takes you through the historical events that happened this week in the world of music including John Lennon’s last concert performance in 1974, the release of one of the bestselling albums of all time “Thriller” this week in 1982, and the tragedy at Cincinnati’s River Front stadium at a WHO concert in 1979.
Mike takes you through the historical events that happened this week in the world of music including The Beatles launching their first website this week in 2000, the truth finally coming out that Milli Vanilli were not actually singing on their albums, and finally Michael Jackson’s marriage to Debbie Rowe this week in 1996.
Mike takes you through the historical events that happened this week in the world of music including David Bowe’s first American TV appearance in 1972, The launch of Rolling Stone Magazine this week in 1967, and finally the IRS came calling for Willie Nelson and Family this week in 1990 .
Mike takes you through the historical events that happened this week in the world of music including the launch of our sister station Z104 in 1974, Jerry Lee Lewis bursting onto the music scene with the release of his hit “Great Ball of Fire”, and the marriage between Carly Simon and James Taylor this week in 1972.
This week Mike takes you through the historical events that happened this week in the world of music including Led Zeppelin’s first TV appearance this week in 1976, Bruce Springsteen becoming the first musical artist to appear on both Time and News Week magazines in the same week, and Sonny and Cher’s marriage this week in 1964.
Don’t forget to check out Mike Foster’s podcast “This Week in Music History” at Rewind 921.com. This week Mike takes you through the historical events that happened this week in the world of music including the breakup of Credence Clearwater Revival in 1972, Stevie Wonder’s first tour for Mo-Town records in 1962, and all the birthdays of our favorite artists from this week.
This week Mike takes you through the historical events that happened this week in the world of music including Elvis’ divorce in 1973, the introduction of record players in Chrysler vehicles in 1955, and Bob Dylan winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 2016. Also if you’ve missed an episode don’t worry as every episode is available on demand at Rewind921.com
This week Mike takes you through the historical events that happened this week in the world of music including the abduction of Tammy Wynette in 1978, the end of Pink Floyd’s “Darkside of the Moon” album’s record setting run on the Billboard Album Chart, and Jose Faliciana’s controversial rendition of the Star Spangled Banner in 1968. Also if you’ve missed an episode don’t worry as every episode is available on demand at Rewind921.com
Before "The Morning Rewind" there was Mornings with Tuck and Fortner on this very radio station and Mike Foster takes you through some of music we were playing in 1972 along with The debut of “The Partridge Family” in 1970, The death of Led Zeppelin drummer Jon Bonham, and much much more!!!!
This week Mike takes you through the historical events that happened this week in the world of music including the debut of “Radio” on TV with WKRP in Cincinnati hitting the airwaves this week in 1978, The launch of “Farm Aide” this week in 1985, Kiss appearing for the first time without their trademark “Make-up” this week in 1983, and The Country Hits you heard on WTSO in 1982
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 series on NBC in 1966, and the start of a 106 week run on the billboard chart for Jimi Hendrik’s debut album “Are You Experienced” this week in 1967
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 tribute to Princess Diana with the re-written version of his song "Candle in The Wind" this week 20 years ago, and much much more!
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 and birthdays from this week in Music History!
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 more!!
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 Capital City for his 3rd to last public performance.