On the December 17 edition of Music History Today, Run DMC sets a record, David Bowie releases an album, & a radio station does something first. Also, happy birthday to Paul Rodgers.

On the December 22 edition of Music History Today, Joe Cocker, Ma Rainey, & Joe Strummer pass away, & Nikki Sixx nearly passes away, Also, happy birthday to Robin & Maurice Gibb & Jordin Sparks.

This week on Music History Today the Weekly Edition podcast, we start our look at the history of the big Grammy award categories with a look at the Best New Artist Grammy. We also review Camila Cabella's new album, & we make the case for you to vote for the Doobie Brothers to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

On the December 16 edition of Music History Today, Nirvana's MTV Unplugged concert premieres, Shania Twain sets a record, & Jimi Hendrix releases his first single. Also, happy birthday to Beethoven & Flo Rida.

On the December 15 edition of Music History Today, the Spice Girls premiere, Glenn Miller disappears, & the original version of Folsom City Blues is released. Also, happy birthday to Tim Reynolds of Dave Matthews Band.

On the December 14 edition of Music History Today, Saturday Night Fever opens, Puccini premieres an opera, & two Beatles go gold. Also, happy birthday to Vanessa Hudgens.

On the December 13 edition of Music History Today, the Beatles sign a contract, the first music store opens, & Beyonce surprise drops an album.  Also, happy birthday to Taylor Swift & Jamie Foxx.

This week on the Music Halls of Fame podcast, we honor a member of the class of 2012, make the case for you to vote for Whitney Houston to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, & our spotlight hall is the Country Music Hall of Fame.

On the December 12 edition of Music History Today, Ike Turner passes away, Ace Frehley nearly does, & Mick Taylor & Jim Morrison have finales. Also, happy birthday to Frank Sinatra, Dionne Warwick, Sheila E, & Dickey Betts.

On this week's edition of Music History Today in Depth, we discuss the mystery surrounding Sam Cooke's death, the strange & scary case of Justin Bieber and 3 men, & we say happy birthday to three people: two of them legends & one who's making a case for becoming one.